PTU study guide

Generic for Effexor? - ANS venlafaxine

1 tsp>>ml - ANS 5ml

1 tbsp>>ml, tsp - ANS 15ml, 3tsp

1oz>>ml - ANS 30ml

1pt >>ml, oz - ANS 480 ml , 16oz

1gal>>ml - ANS 3785 ml

1kg>lbs - ANS 2.2lbs

1lb>>gm, oz - ANS 454gm, 16oz

65mg>>grain - ANS 1 grain

Federal Food and Drug Act of 1906 - ANS • Known as the Pure Food and Drug Act.
• Provided authority for federal inspection of meat products and prohibited the sale of
adulterated foods.
• Required that "Secret Elixirs" containing ingredients like: Cocaine, Heroin, Morphine and
Alcohol which were available at most stores as miracle cure-alls be labeled with correct
information about their ingredients as well as suggested dosages.

Narcotic Tax Act of 1914 - ANS • Known as the Harrison Narcotic Act.
• Provided authority for Internal Revenue Service to collect tax on Opiates thru Tax Stamps.
• Required that any entity which produced, distributed, dispensed or sold opiates be registered
with the IRS.
• Emphasis was on attempting to control the massive flow of opiates in order to protect the
public from rising addiction.

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 - ANS • Known as FDCA 1938.
• Replaced the Food and Drug act of 1906.
• Provided better clarification about misbranding definitions.
• Provided better clarification about adulteration definitions.
• Gave the FDA authority to require adequate testing of new drugs for safety.
The Durham-Humphrey Amendment of 1951 - ANS • Created a distinction between "OTC" and
"Legend Drugs".
• Legend Drugs can only be dispensed with a valid Prescription..
• Required Legend Drugs to carry the statement:

The Kefauver-Harris Amendment of 1962 - ANS • Also known as the "Drug Efficacy
Amendment".
• Required drug manufacturers to provide proof of the effectiveness and safety of their drugs
before approval .
• Required drug advertising to be more closely regulated and disclose accurate information
about side effects

The Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (BNDD) - ANS • Predecessor agency of the
DEA.
• In 1973 the BNDD merged into the DEA.
• DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)

Drug Abuse Prevention / Control Act of 1970 - ANS • Also known as the Controlled
Substances Act (CSA)
• Completely replaced the Harrison Act.
• Required the use of DEA Numbers
• Required comprehensive record keeping and transaction tracking.
• Enforced by the DEA under the US Dept. of Justice

Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 - ANS • Also known as the PPPA
• Designed to reduce the risk of children ingesting dangerous substances.
• Required locking caps on most prescriptions

Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act (2005) - ANS • Enacted to regulate the OTC sales of
pseudoephedrine.
• Identity and address of each purchaser to be kept for two years.
• Daily sales of regulated products not to exceed 3.6 grams.
• 30 day purchase limit not to exceed 9 grams
• 30 day purchase via mail order not to exceed 7.5 grams

DISPENSING OF CIII CIV and CV, DRUGS - ANS * Cannot be refilled more than five times
within 6 months
* Cannot be filled for the prescription older than six months.
* Do not require any DEA 222 form to fill the order.
*can only be transferred once
*Drugs can be mailed if content not marked

SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED DRUGS - ANS * Cannot be refilled in any circumstances.

* The partial filling of this class of drugs should be done within 72 hours of initial filling.
* The DEA 222 order form is required to order this class of drug.
*can be mailed if content not marked

DEA 222 - ANS to order controlled drugs

kept for 2 years

form to order controlled drugs - ANS DEA 222

what is brand for eszopiclone - ANS Lunesta

This is an autoimmune disease in which the thyroid is overactive, and produces excessive
amounts of thyroid hormones: - ANS Graves

If two drugs are taken together and one of them intensifies the action of the other, what type of
drug interaction has occurred? - ANS Potentiation

Which of these herbal medications can be used to treat anxiety? - ANS kava

Treats high cholesterol - ANS Crestor = rosuvastatin calcium

Zetia = ezetimibe
Vytorin= ezetimbe &simvastatin

Crestor - ANS rosuvastatin

Zetia - ANS ezetimibe

cholesterol

Vytorin - ANS ezetimbe & simvastatin

proton pump inhibitor - ANS PRAZOLE

beta blocker - ANS olol

statin - ANS cholesterol

comminuition - ANS reducing a material to small particles

fahrenheit to celcius - ANS subtract 21 from F then divide by 1.8

This law defined two specific categories for medications: prescription and over-the-counter. -
ANS Durhan-Humphrey amendment
A drug is recalled by the FDA, but the problem is unlikely to cause any adverse health reactions.
What type of recall would this be? - ANS Class III

a drug is recalled because it causes temporary adverse health consequences - ANS Class II

According to federal law, DEA forms need to be maintained for ____ years. - ANS 2

Laminar flow hoods must be certified every ___ months. - ANS 6

list 3 drugs that treat insomnia - ANS ambien-zolpidem

lunesta-eszopiclone
xanax-alprazolam

Abilify - ANS aripiprazole

antipsychotic

kg>>>lbs - ANS 1kg=2.2lbs

What is a common side effect of warfarin? - ANS internal bleeding

This federal law requires pharmacists to review Medicaid recipients' entire drug profile before
filling their prescriptions. - ANS Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990

DEA 41 - ANS To document the destruction of controlled substances.

list 3 medications for insomnia - ANS glucosamine

temazepam
zolpidem

What is the maximum capacity for a class A balance? - ANS 120 g

Novolog - ANS insulin aspart

Pradaxa - ANS dabigatran

anticoagulant

Pataday - ANS olopatadine

antihistamine

Humira - ANS adalimumab

Pristiq - ANS desvenlalfaxine

antidepressant
Namenda - ANS memantine
alzheimers

Avodart - ANS dustasteride

Actonel - ANS risedronate

osteoporosis

Boniva - ANS ibandronate

Dulera - ANS mometasone/

formoterol

Xarelto - ANS rivaroxaban

blood thinner

Zoloft - ANS sertraline antidepressant

Proventil - ANS albuterol

Bystolic - ANS nebivolol

beta-blocker

Humalog - ANS insulin lispro

fast-acting

Zocor - ANS simvastatin

cholesterol

Toprol XL - ANS metoprolol

Vesicare - ANS solifenacin

Combigan - ANS brimonidine/

timolol

Zithromax - ANS azithromycin

Latuda - ANS lurasidone

Benicar - ANS Olmesartan

Nuvaring - ANS etonogestrel/

ethinyl estradiol
Flomax - ANS tamsulosin
frequent urination

Lasix - ANS furosemide

diuretic

Ortho Tri-cyclen - ANS ethinyl estradiol/

norgestimate

Enbrel - ANS etanercept

Strattera - ANS atomoxetine

ADHD

Flovent - ANS fluticasone

Lotensin - ANS benazepril

Lopressor - ANS metoprolol

beta blocker

Desyrel - ANS trazodone

anti-depressant

Exelon - ANS Rivastigmine

Restasis - ANS cyclosporine

Victoza - ANS liraglutide

Focalin XR - ANS dexmethylphenidate

Chantix - ANS varenicline

Dexilant - ANS dexlansoprazole

proton pump inhibitor
GERD

Celexa - ANS citalopram

Percocet - ANS oxycodone/APAP

Levemir - ANS insulin detemir

long-acting insulin

long-acting insulins - ANS Lantus

Levemir

Eliquis - ANS apixaban

Invokana - ANS canaglifozin

Glucophage - ANS metformin

anti-diabetic

Norvasc - ANS amlodipine

calc channel blocker

Coumadin - ANS warfarin

blood thinner

Zestril/Prinivil - ANS lisinopril

AcipHex - ANS rabeprazole

Advair Diskus - ANS fluticasone/salmeterol

Asthma/copd

Celebrex - ANS celecoxib

NSAID

Concerta - ANS methylphenidate

Nasonex - ANS mometasone furoate

allergies

Synthroid - ANS levothyroxine

thyroid hormone

Singulair - ANS montelukast

asthma

Detrol LA - ANS Tolterodine

overactive bladder

Levaquin - ANS levofloxacin

anti-biotic
Aricept - ANS donepezil
alzheimer

Zyprexa - ANS olanzapine

anti-psychotic

Abilify - ANS aripiprazole

Actos - ANS pioglitazone

diabetes

Crestor - ANS rosuvastatin

cholesterol

Lipitor - ANS atorvastatin

Diovan - ANS valsartan

A2RB

fast-acting insulins - ANS novolog

Vytorin - ANS ezetimibe/simvastatin

Lantus - ANS insulin glargine

Seroquel - ANS quetiapine

anti-psychotic

Remicade - ANS infliximab

YAZ - ANS ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone

Vyvanse - ANS lisdexamfetamine

ADHD

Cymbalta - ANS duloxetine

anti-depressant

Lyrica - ANS pregabalin

anti-convulant

Ambien - ANS zolpidem

insomnia
Symbicort - ANS budesonide/formoterol
asthma/copd

Geodon - ANS ziprasidone

Lunesta - ANS eszopiclone

Effexor - ANS venlafaxine

anti-depressant

Cialis - ANS tadalafil

Januvia - ANS sitagliptin

diabetes

Lexapro - ANS escitalopram

anti-depressant

Spiriva - ANS tiotropium

COPD

Xalatan - ANS lantanoprost

glaucoma

Combivent Respimat - ANS ipratropium bromide/ albuterol

Nexium - ANS esomeprazole

Plavis - ANS clopidogrel

anti-platelet

Vicodin - ANS hydrocodon/APAP

pain relief
CII

HCTZ - ANS hydrochlorothiazide

diuretic

Advil - ANS ibuprofen

NSAID

Ultram - ANS tramadol

pain relief
Phenergan - ANS promethazine
anti-histamine

Flonase - ANS fluticasone

allergies

Xanax - ANS alprazolam

anti-anxiety

Klonopin - ANS clonazepam

anti-anxiety

Mobic - ANS meloxicam

NSAID arthritis

Neurontin - ANS Gabapentin

nerve pain
anti-epileptic

Flexeril - ANS cyclobenzaprine

muscle relaxer

Medrol - ANS Methylprednisolone

coritcosteroid

Claritin - ANS Loratidine

allergies

Coreg - ANS Carvedilol

CHF

Soma - ANS Carisoprodol

muscle relaxer
CIV

Lanoxin - ANS Digoxin

CHF

Tenormin - ANS atenolol

beta blocker

Valium - ANS Diazepam

anti-anxiety
CIV

OxyContin - ANS oxycodone

Hyzaar - ANS Losartan- HCTZ hypertension

Omnipred - ANS prenisolone

anti-inflammatory

Fosamax - ANS alendronate

osteoporosis

Protonix - ANS pantoprazole

GERD

Dyazide - ANS triamterene + HCTZ

diuretic combo

Paxil - ANS paroxetine

anti-depressant

Suboxone - ANS buprenorphine+naloxone

opiate addiction

Vasotec - ANS enalapril

ACE inhibitor

Mevacor - ANS Lovastatin

cholesterol

Pravachol - ANS pravastatin

cholesterol

Prozac - ANS fluoxetine

anti-depressant

Diflucan - ANS fluconazole

anti-fungal

Ativan - ANS lorazepam

anti-anxiety

Zyloprim - ANS allopurinol

anti-gout
Elavil - ANS amitriptyline
anti-depressant

Catapres - ANS clonidine

hypertension

Diabeta - ANS Glyburide

Zantac - ANS Ranitidine

GERD

Pepcid - ANS Famotidine

GERD

Cardizem - ANS Diltiazem

hypertension

Prinizide - ANS Lisinopril+HCTZ

hypertension

Topamax - ANS topiramate

antiepileptic

Valtrex - ANS Valacyclovir

herpes

Zovirax - ANS acyclovir

herpes

Omnicef - ANS Cefdinir

antibiotic

Cleocin - ANS clindamycin

Keppra - ANS levetiracatem

anti-seizure

Lopid - ANS gemfibrozil

cholesterol

Robitussin - ANS guaifenesin

expectorant
Glucotrol - ANS glipizide
diabetes

Avapro - ANS Irbesartan

A2RB

Reglan - ANS metoclopramide

GERD

Cozaar - ANS losartan

hypertension

Dramamine - ANS meclizine

antiemetic

Flagyl - ANS metronidazole

antibiotic

Requip - ANS ropinirol

parkinsons

Risperdal - ANS risperidone

antipsychotic

Focalin - ANS dexmethylphenidate

Lovenox - ANS enoxaparin

anti-coagulant

Duragesic - ANS fentanyl

narcotic analgesic

Bentyl - ANS dicyclomine

IBS

Altace - ANS Ramipril

hypertension

Restoril - ANS temazepam

sleep aid

Accupril - ANS Quinapril

ACE inhibitor
Rheumatrex - ANS methotrexate

Uceric - ANS Budesonide

ulcerative colitis

Cardura - ANS Doxazosin

Freq urination

Biaxin - ANS clarithromycin

Buspar - ANS busprione

anti-anxiety

Proscar - ANS finasteride

BPH

Nizoral - ANS keotconazole

antifungal

Dolophine - ANS Methadone

antiaddictive

Minocin - ANS minocycline

antibiotic

Pyridium - ANS phenazopyridine

UTI

Aldactone - ANS spironolactone

diuretic

Levitra - ANS vardenafil

dick not hard

Clovate - ANS Clobetasol

Tessalon - ANS benzonatate

antitussive

Depakote - ANS divalproex

antiepileptic

Lamictal - ANS lamotrigine

antiepileptic
Pamelor - ANS nortiptyline
antidepressant

Amaryl - ANS glimepiride

antidiabetes

Aciphex - ANS Rabeprazole

GERD

Zanaflex - ANS tizanidine

muscle relaxer

Voltaren - ANS diclofenac

NSAID gel

Tricor - ANS fenofibrate

cholesterol

Dilantin - ANS phenytoin

anticonvulsant

Verelan - ANS Verapamil

calc channel blocker

Inderal - ANS propanolol

hypertension

Bactroban - ANS mupirocin

Remeron - ANS mirtazepine

antidepressant

Imitrex - ANS sumatriptan

migraine

Kenalog - ANS triamcinolone

corticosteroid

Ditropan - ANS oxybutynin

incontinence

Macrobid - ANS nitrofuantoin

Relafen - ANS nabumeton
NSAID

Travatan - ANS travoprost

ocular hypertension

Type of health plan that requires all of your health care services to go through a primary care
doctor, who can refer you to specialists in a network - ANS HMO
health maintenance organization

Clarks rule - ANS used to determine doses in patients 2-17

weight in lbs

Which part of medicare covers durable medical equipment? - ANS medicare part B