Drug Info Resources

Question 1

When a prescriber writes a prescription for an unapproved use of medication this is referred to as:

Answer 1

Off-label use

Question 2

Mr. Greer comes into the pharmacy and asks you to refill his blood pressure medication when you look into the computer, you see that he has both Crestor and Diovan available for refill. Which section of the package insert provides information about which medication is used to treat high blood pressure?

Answer 2

Indications and Usage

Question 3

Ms. Robert bring in a prescription for Augmentin 875 mg. She informed you that she is severely allergic to penicillin what section of the package insert provides information about drug allergies?

Answer 3

Contraindications

Question 4

Which pregnancy categories considered the riskiest?

Answer 4

Category X

Question 5

The drug interaction section of the package insert provides information on:

Answer 5

Other medications that should be avoided

Question 6

Which section of the package insert provides information on how well the drug works for its approved indication?

Answer 6

Clinical studies

Question 7

A generic medication is identical and active ingredients, strength and dosage form as the brand-name product what else must be identical to considered the therapeutically equivalent?

Answer 7

Absorption and release in the body

Question 8

Mrs. Parker is breastfeeding, and she asks you to refill her Adipex-P. Where in the package insert can you find info about breastfeeding while taking this medication?

Answer 8

Use in special populations

Question 9

Package inserts are to be used by?

Answer 9

Healthcare professionals

Question 10

The dosage and administration section of a package insert lists:

Answer 10

Recommended doses, dosing schedules, and administration requirements

Question 11

Mr. Nix has diabetes and is concerned about taking a new medication. In which section of the package insert can you find info on whether Mr. Nix needs to use caution with his new medication because of his diabetes?

Answer 11

Warnings and precautions

Question 12

The first letter “B” in an Orange Book rating code indicates:

Answer 12

Non-therapeutic equivalence

Question 13

Mr. Keith calls the pharmacy because he’s concerned his son took too much medication. Which section of the package insert would the pharmacist read to find the signs and symptoms Mr. Keith should watch out for?

Answer 13

Overdosage

Question 14

Ms. Eaton has questions for the pharmacist about how to take her new medication. Which section of the package insert would the pharmacist refer to for this information?

Answer 14

Patient counseling information

Question 15

Which section of the package insert describes how a drug works?

Answer 15

Clinical pharmacology

Question 16

Ms. D would like to get her acetaminophen with codeine prescription in a liquid because her throat is too sore to swallow tablets. Which section of the package insert will indicate if it’s available as a liquid?

Answer 16

Dosage forms and strengths

Question 17

Which section of the package insert lists any cancer risks?

Answer 17

Nonclinical pharmacology

Question 18

Natural medicines provides info to:

Answer 18

Verify drug-herb interactions

Question 19

The PDR is a reference that:

Answer 19

Contains a compilation of package inserts

Question 20

Ms. Robinson’s son, Gavin, has a terrible ear infection and is prescribed an antibiotic. After gathering Gavin’s patient info, Ms. Robinson tells you that Gavin is allergic to red dye and penicillin. Which section of the package insert can you find a list of food dyes in a medication?

Answer 20

Product Description

Question 21

Which Orange Book rating means a brand and generic drug are therapeutically equivalent?

Answer 21

AB

Question 22

Which section contains the postmarketing experience in a package insert?

Answer 22

Adverse reactions

Question 23

Which section of the package insert is a reference area to help find specific prescribing information?

Answer 23

Table of contents

Question 24

Which section of the package insert contains the most important prescribing information that can be found quickly?

Answer 24

Highlights

Question 25

The drug abuse and dependence section of a package insert lists:

Answer 25

The medications controlled substance classification

Question 26

A package inserts wording must be approved by:

Answer 26

Food and drug administration

Question 27

Which drug info resource provides compatibility info on parenteral meds?

Answer 27

Handbook on injectable drugs

Question 28

Mr. Robinson calls the pharmacy about his Lasix and Lunesta prescriptions. He accidentally mixes the two meds in the same bottle. Which section of the package insert would you find a description of the medications marking(s), shape, color?

Answer 28

How supplied/storage and handling

Question 29

Which drug information source provides generic substitution equivalence rating for Lasix?

Answer 29

Approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence evaluations

Question 30

Which drug information resource defines the standards for medications, such as dosage forms and excipients?

Answer 30

United States pharmacopoeia national formulary

Question 31

An AB rating in the Orange Book means a brand and generic drug are…

Answer 31

Therapeutically Equivalent

Question 32

You’re asked to find the list of adverse reactions for Levofloxacin. Which section of the package insert will indicate where you can find adverse reactions?

Answer 32

Table of Contents

Question 33

The Use in Specific Populations section of a package insert lists:

Answer 33

Safety concerns when using the drug in elderly patients, pregnant women, and children.

Question 34

How are package inserts organized?

Answer 34

Sections

Question 35

When a drug is given a pregnancy category A rating it means the drug…

Answer 35

Has been shown to cause no harm to the fetus.