Ch 4

Question 1

How can you insure you are grabbing the correct medication for a prescription?

Answer 1

by verifying the NDC

Question 2

What are the three parts of the NDC number and what do they mean?

Answer 2

• labeler code: number of the manufacturer
• product code: drug name and strength
• package code: package size of medication

Question 3

After which medications should you wipe down your counting tray?

Answer 3

any medications that contain sulfa or penicillin

Question 4

What are some common medication container types?

Answer 4

vials, bottles, jars or tubs, blister packs, boxes, and dropper bottles

Question 5

What components are required for all prescription labels?

Answer 5

rx number, fill date, name and address of pharmacy, patient name, name of prescribing physician, name of medication, strength of medication, directions, name of manufacturer, quantity of drug, initials of pharmacist, refills