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PHRA 1413 Outpatient Didactic Exam
with complete solutions latest version
Dose - CORRECT ANSWER-- Varies among children, adults, elderly.
- Most should fall between recommended dosage range
Dosing Interval - CORRECT ANSWER-- Frequency of drug administration based on
release mechanism of the medication.
- Examples: ER, XR, SA, etc.
Indication - CORRECT ANSWER-Specific reason/diseases that a med is FDA approved
to treat
Contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER-- Reasons as to why a medication should not
be taken by a certain patient.
- i.e; allergies, pregnancies, etc.
Patient Information - CORRECT ANSWER-What the patient needs to know about the
medication
Adverse Drug Reactions - CORRECT ANSWER-Unwanted/unintended negative or
harmful effects experienced after the administration of a drug
Combination Medications - CORRECT ANSWER-Medications containing more than one
active ingredient
Pharmacologic Category - CORRECT ANSWER-Drug Class
Clinical Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWER-Science concerned with drugs and their
sources, appearance, chemistry, actions, and uses
Mechanism Of Action (MOA) - CORRECT ANSWER-- How drugs work on the body
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Pharmacokinetics - CORRECT ANSWER-- ADME
Carcinogen - CORRECT ANSWER-A substance capable of causing cancer
Mutagen - CORRECT ANSWER-Agents that cause genetic mutation in DNA
Teratogenic - CORRECT ANSWER-Drugs/Substances capable of causing birthing
defects and interfere with development of a fetus
Overdose - CORRECT ANSWER-Excessive/ dangerous dose of a drug
Dosage - CORRECT ANSWER-Size/frequency of a dose of a drug
Medication Package - CORRECT ANSWER-Inserts included with the manufacturer
package of meds and contains information about the drug and its uses
Medication Guides (MedGuides) - CORRECT ANSWER-FDA-approved patient info for
select prescription drugs that pose a serious public health concern
Drug Information Handbook - CORRECT ANSWER-Concise clinical drug reference
guide
- Considered one of the quickest and easiest sources for most simple drug questions
LexiComp Online - CORRECT ANSWER-Electronic drug info database
Drug Facts and Comparison - CORRECT ANSWER-Comprehensive reference on
prescription and non-prescription meds
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation - CORRECT ANSWER-Specific information
regarding the use of meds during pregnancy
Approved Drug Product With Therapeutic Equivalent Evaluations (Orange Book) -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Electronic and FDA approved reference that provides info
regarding generic meds equivalent to brand/trade name
Red Book: Pharmacy's Fundamental Reference - CORRECT ANSWER-- Provides info
on prescription and OTC drug pricing and packaging
- Available electronically with subscription
CDC Health Information for International Travel (Yellow Book) - CORRECT ANSWER--
Published every 2 years
- Provides info regarding travel health guidelines, pre-travel vaccine recommendations,
and other destination-specific health advice
ISPM Medication Safety Alert - CORRECT ANSWER-- Institute for Safe Medication
Practices (ISMP)
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PHRA 1413 Outpatient Didactic Exam
with complete solutions latest version
Dose - CORRECT ANSWER-- Varies among children, adults, elderly.
- Most should fall between recommended dosage range
Dosing Interval - CORRECT ANSWER-- Frequency of drug administration based on
release mechanism of the medication.
- Examples: ER, XR, SA, etc.
Indication - CORRECT ANSWER-Specific reason/diseases that a med is FDA approved
to treat
Contraindications - CORRECT ANSWER-- Reasons as to why a medication should not
be taken by a certain patient.
- i.e; allergies, pregnancies, etc.
Patient Information - CORRECT ANSWER-What the patient needs to know about the
medication
Adverse Drug Reactions - CORRECT ANSWER-Unwanted/unintended negative or
harmful effects experienced after the administration of a drug
Combination Medications - CORRECT ANSWER-Medications containing more than one
active ingredient
Pharmacologic Category - CORRECT ANSWER-Drug Class
Clinical Pharmacology - CORRECT ANSWER-Science concerned with drugs and their
sources, appearance, chemistry, actions, and uses
Mechanism Of Action (MOA) - CORRECT ANSWER-- How drugs work on the body
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Pharmacokinetics - CORRECT ANSWER-- ADME
Carcinogen - CORRECT ANSWER-A substance capable of causing cancer
Mutagen - CORRECT ANSWER-Agents that cause genetic mutation in DNA
Teratogenic - CORRECT ANSWER-Drugs/Substances capable of causing birthing
defects and interfere with development of a fetus
Overdose - CORRECT ANSWER-Excessive/ dangerous dose of a drug
Dosage - CORRECT ANSWER-Size/frequency of a dose of a drug
Medication Package - CORRECT ANSWER-Inserts included with the manufacturer
package of meds and contains information about the drug and its uses
Medication Guides (MedGuides) - CORRECT ANSWER-FDA-approved patient info for
select prescription drugs that pose a serious public health concern
Drug Information Handbook - CORRECT ANSWER-Concise clinical drug reference
guide
- Considered one of the quickest and easiest sources for most simple drug questions
LexiComp Online - CORRECT ANSWER-Electronic drug info database
Drug Facts and Comparison - CORRECT ANSWER-Comprehensive reference on
prescription and non-prescription meds
Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation - CORRECT ANSWER-Specific information
regarding the use of meds during pregnancy
Approved Drug Product With Therapeutic Equivalent Evaluations (Orange Book) -
CORRECT ANSWER-- Electronic and FDA approved reference that provides info
regarding generic meds equivalent to brand/trade name
Red Book: Pharmacy's Fundamental Reference - CORRECT ANSWER-- Provides info
on prescription and OTC drug pricing and packaging
- Available electronically with subscription
CDC Health Information for International Travel (Yellow Book) - CORRECT ANSWER--
Published every 2 years
- Provides info regarding travel health guidelines, pre-travel vaccine recommendations,
and other destination-specific health advice
ISPM Medication Safety Alert - CORRECT ANSWER-- Institute for Safe Medication
Practices (ISMP)
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