Role and Laws (15 + 15 items)
- Technician vs pharmacist tasks; inventory (PAR levels); references (Orange Book, Red Book)
- Drug Listing Act (NDC), 1906 Food and Drug Act, Durham-Humphrey, Kefauver-Harris
- Controlled substances: schedules, DEA forms, filing, transfers
Drugs and Drug Therapy (13 items)
- Class abbreviations: ARB, ACE, SSRI, NSAID
- Brand/generic pairs; OTC vs behind-the-counter
- Side effects vs adverse drug reactions; interactions
Dispensing Process (43 items)
- Intake: NPI, prescriber scope, BIN/PCN, rejections
- Filling: alteration red flags, original packaging, label elements
- Math: Clark's rule, markup, days' supply; compounding: Luer-lok, filter needles, BSCs
Safety and Quality Assurance (14 items)
- MedWatch/FAERS, VAERS, black box warnings
- Look-alike/sound-alike drugs, Tall Man lettering, high-alert drugs
- Health literacy, adherence, continuous quality improvement
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