Ch 18: Pharmacy

Vocabulary terms Drug: a chemical substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body. Illegal Drug: drugs which have limitations on their ownership or use by a government. Drug abuse: patterned use of a drug in which the used consumes the substance in amounts or with methods which are harmful to themselves or others. Prescription: an instruction written by a physician that authorizes a patient to be provided a medicine or treatment. Misuse: using something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose. Dispense: distribute or provide for later use. Administer: direct application.

Vocabulary terms topical: applied externally to a specific part of the body. Side effects: a negative or detrimental effect which accompanies a drugs intended effect. Orally: done, taken or administered through the mouth. Generic: a product which is directly comparable to a brand name but without trademark. Discontinue: to cease or stop. Active ingredient: the biologically active part of a drug. Contraindications: something which makes a particular course of treatment unadvisable. Dose: amount of medicine to be taken.

Pharmacy careers Pharmacy aide: help licensed pharmacist with clerical duties. Aides are often clerks or cashiers. Pharmacy technician: work in a hospital or retail pharmacy, under the direction of pharmacist. Their main role is to help the pharmacist. Pharmacist: a professional who is licensed to prepare and dispense drugs.

Pharmacy aide Education: technical or on the job training. No certifications needed. Responsibilities: Establishing client profiles, preparing insurance forms, stocking and taking inventory of medications, cleaning equipment, and managing the cash register Skills: Strong customer services and communication skills Computer and organizational skills No prior record of drug or substance abuse Ability to work with a team, good mathematical skills.

Pharmacy technician Education: technical or college training of 6 months to 2 years, ending with a certificate or associates degree. Certification required. Skills: know the basics such as reading, filling, and dispensing prescriptions. Responsibilities: Receive prescriptions or request for prescription when there is no change to it. Verify accuracy and completeness of information Prepare the prescription labels and select type of containers. Answer the phone and perform clerical duties. Refer prescription questions to pharmacist. Complete claim forms, take inventory, order new supplies, and maintain equipment.

pharmacist Education: a minimum of 6 years at pharmacy school to earn a masters or doctorate. Must serve an internship under licensed pharmacist and pass examination requirements for state. Responsibilities: Provide clients with correct medication and amount. Counsel clients and answer questions about prescription and non prescription drugs. Complete insurance forms. Hire and supervise personnel and oversee pharmacy. Pharmaceutical researchers help develop new medication and help improve existing ones.

Drug medications labels In order to select the appropriate its necessary to understand the information that appears on a label. Drug name: usually includes the trade name (brand name) and the generic name. Form of the drug: manufacturers offers the same drugs in different forms. (Ex. Tablets vs liquid) Total number or volume in the container: amount Route of administration: the way the medication is to be taken. Warnings: statements of precaution. Storage information: some drugs need to be stored in specific environments. Manufacturing information: name of the manufacturer and expiration date of the medication.

Packaging & child resistant containers Oral medications are sometimes packaged in unit dose containers. Although the box or other container is labeled, each dose of the medication is contained in a small foil or plastic package. Child resistant containers are designed to be difficult for a child to open. The poison prevention act of 1970 requires, with some exceptions, that prescription drugs be packaged in child resistant containers.

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Ovc vs prescription medications Ovc: over the counter or “non-prescription” medications are any medications that can be dispensed without a prescription. Prescription medications: sometimes called legal drugs. These drugs can only be dispensed with a prescription and the label must state: “caution: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription”. Prescription drugs with the potential for abuse are classified under the comprehensive drug abuse prevention and control act of 1970 (this was created to control drug abuse).

OVC vs prescription drug Prescribed (Ordered) by a doctor Bought at a pharmacy Insurance helps cover cost Ordered for and used by only one person Rx abbreviation Over the counter Can buy without a doctors order Bought off the shelf in store aisles Insurance does not help cover cost May be used by more than one person for the same symptoms or problem Otc abbreviation Both: Directions must be followed carefully and correctly, children should use only with permission of a parent/guardian, and pharmacist can answer patient questions about both types.

Prescription information Prescriber- name of the facility address of facility registration number (dea number) Name of person physician is prescribing the drug to signature of physician who prescribed the drug Prescription- name and strength per unit of drug Date of prescription and expiration date Dosage and directions for use Refill number and Number of times to be refilled Cautionary statements if required