giant eagle pharmacy exam
auxiliary label
label that contain additional information, reminders or warnings for the customer
brand name
trademark name of a medication- the medication name given the original manufacturuer
cc
cubic centimeter- an abbreviation used on prescriptions generally considered equal to
one mL
controlled drugs
medications assigned as required extra security and oversight due to potential to abuse
counsel
procedures of a pharmacist instructing a patient about their medication or health
DEA Number
number assigned by the federal government to doctors and pharmacies authorized to
prescribe or dispense controlled substances
drug
substance used to treat or cure a symptom or disease
DUR ** (DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW)
conflict with a prescription that requires a pharmacist yo review (allergy, interaction,
unusual dose)
DV
process pharmacist performing a final check of the data entered on a prescription
before it is dispensed to the patient
expiration date
the last dare the manufacturer grantees the medication to be at full strength
facing the shelves
process of moving goods to the edge of shelves with the fronts facing outward
generic name
a name used to identify a drug other than the brand name- multiple manufacturers can
make products with the same generic name
gram
most common measurement for creams, ointments, and other applied medications
dea license
requires by a state regulatory board to prescribe or dispense controlled substances
lot number
identification number that allows manufacturer to identify the specific batch of a
medication
HIPAA
law passed in 1996 that ensures patient privacy of all protected health information
iu
internation unit- a measurement for some vitamins mostly vitamin d
mg milligram
most common measurement for capsules and tablets
ml milliliter
most common measurement for the quantity to dispense of liquid medication
, ndc
11 digit identifying number on every medication that specifies the manufacturer, drug
and bottle sizw
ophthalmic
referring to the eye
otic
referring to ear
pv
process of the pharmacist performing a final check of the produce before it get dispense
to patient
reconstitute
process of adding a measured amount of distilled water to a power to make a liquid
rotate stock
process of moving the oldest stock to the from of the shelf and placing the newest stock
at the nack
rph
Abbreviation for a registered pharmacist
Aerosols
Liquid or gaseous medications delivered via spray. Also contain propellants and valve
systems
Ampules
Sterile containers (usually glass) contains a single dose of medication
Caplets
Tablets shaped similar to a capsule
Capsules
Gelatin shells containing medication . Capsules can mask unpleasant taste or smell of
medication. Long acting capsules are formulated to dissolve slowly in the intestine
chewable
Tablets that are flavored to be pleasant tasting and chewed before swallowing. Used for
children medication
cream
A topical dosage form that contains viscous liquid or semi-solid emulsion oil and water
elixir**
A clear , sweetened liquid that traditionally contained alcohol
Emulsion
A liquid that will not dissolve in another liquid . Must be shaken before used
Enteric Coated EC
Tablets with a coating that prevents dissolution in the stomach and is dissolved in the
intestine
Extended release
Dosage form that is formulated to release over time - includes such terms as sustained
release, controlled release and timed release. Extended release forms can prolong the
effects of a medication
Gel
Semi solid suspension, usually in water , of very small particles - also called colloidal
suspensions
auxiliary label
label that contain additional information, reminders or warnings for the customer
brand name
trademark name of a medication- the medication name given the original manufacturuer
cc
cubic centimeter- an abbreviation used on prescriptions generally considered equal to
one mL
controlled drugs
medications assigned as required extra security and oversight due to potential to abuse
counsel
procedures of a pharmacist instructing a patient about their medication or health
DEA Number
number assigned by the federal government to doctors and pharmacies authorized to
prescribe or dispense controlled substances
drug
substance used to treat or cure a symptom or disease
DUR ** (DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW)
conflict with a prescription that requires a pharmacist yo review (allergy, interaction,
unusual dose)
DV
process pharmacist performing a final check of the data entered on a prescription
before it is dispensed to the patient
expiration date
the last dare the manufacturer grantees the medication to be at full strength
facing the shelves
process of moving goods to the edge of shelves with the fronts facing outward
generic name
a name used to identify a drug other than the brand name- multiple manufacturers can
make products with the same generic name
gram
most common measurement for creams, ointments, and other applied medications
dea license
requires by a state regulatory board to prescribe or dispense controlled substances
lot number
identification number that allows manufacturer to identify the specific batch of a
medication
HIPAA
law passed in 1996 that ensures patient privacy of all protected health information
iu
internation unit- a measurement for some vitamins mostly vitamin d
mg milligram
most common measurement for capsules and tablets
ml milliliter
most common measurement for the quantity to dispense of liquid medication
, ndc
11 digit identifying number on every medication that specifies the manufacturer, drug
and bottle sizw
ophthalmic
referring to the eye
otic
referring to ear
pv
process of the pharmacist performing a final check of the produce before it get dispense
to patient
reconstitute
process of adding a measured amount of distilled water to a power to make a liquid
rotate stock
process of moving the oldest stock to the from of the shelf and placing the newest stock
at the nack
rph
Abbreviation for a registered pharmacist
Aerosols
Liquid or gaseous medications delivered via spray. Also contain propellants and valve
systems
Ampules
Sterile containers (usually glass) contains a single dose of medication
Caplets
Tablets shaped similar to a capsule
Capsules
Gelatin shells containing medication . Capsules can mask unpleasant taste or smell of
medication. Long acting capsules are formulated to dissolve slowly in the intestine
chewable
Tablets that are flavored to be pleasant tasting and chewed before swallowing. Used for
children medication
cream
A topical dosage form that contains viscous liquid or semi-solid emulsion oil and water
elixir**
A clear , sweetened liquid that traditionally contained alcohol
Emulsion
A liquid that will not dissolve in another liquid . Must be shaken before used
Enteric Coated EC
Tablets with a coating that prevents dissolution in the stomach and is dissolved in the
intestine
Extended release
Dosage form that is formulated to release over time - includes such terms as sustained
release, controlled release and timed release. Extended release forms can prolong the
effects of a medication
Gel
Semi solid suspension, usually in water , of very small particles - also called colloidal
suspensions
