INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY SERVICES
NMH 1392
Introduction to Pharmacy Services
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Mission and Function of NMH
Organization of NMH Ancillary Services
Mission and Function of the NMH Pharmacy
Chain of command and key personnel
Pharmacist and pharmacy technician roles
Pharmacy Standards
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Professional and Patient Relations
Professional relationships with medical staff
Standards of ethical conduct
Positive customer service
Patient counseling
Pharmacy Administration
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Laws of pharmacy
ANA, MOD, MOH Instructions and other directives
Managing a controlled substance program
Medication dispensing requirements
Maintaining forms and files
Pharmacy administrative reports
References
Pharmacy Environmental and Security Requirements
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Facility requirements
Security requirements
Pharmacy access and entry control
Pharmacy Safety Requirements
Pharmacy contingency operations
Hospital contingency / Mass Cal events
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY SERVICES
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Medical Inspections, Surveys and Monitoring Systems
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Pharmacy and therapeutics function
Drug usage evaluation
Adverse drug reaction and medication error reporting
Internal inspection programs
Expiration date inspections
Inspecting drug storage in patient care areas
Clinic / Ward inspections
Supply, Inventory Control and Information Systems
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Pharmacy Budget
Formulary requirements
Pharmacy Supply and Inventory Control Requirements
Management and Maintenance of Pharmacy Resources
Disposition and suspension of unsuitable items
Return Drug Program
Pharmaceutical Calculations, Chemistry and Compounding
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Units/Systems of Weight and Measurements Conversions
Fundamentals of pharmaceutical conversion
Converting and using percentages
Converting systems of pharmaceutical weights and measures
Conversion and use of Roman numerals
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Dosage and Administration Rate Calculations
Performing dosage calculations
Performing IV administration rate calculations
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Compounding Calculations
Performing reduction and enlargement of compounding formulas
Performing extemporaneous compounding calculations
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY SERVICES
NMH 1392
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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Concepts of Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Basic chemistry
Chemical bonding and reactions
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Applying Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Compounds
Solutions and chemical solubility
Balance of acids and bases
Pharmaceutical Compounding
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Sterile Product Operations and Requirements
Principles of intravenous admixtures
Principles of aseptic technique
Sources of contamination
Requirements for maintaining an aseptic environment
Adverse events reporting
Compatibilities and stability principles
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Unique Compounding Requirements and Considerations
Requirements for compounding cytotoxic and biological agents
Principles of parental nutrition solutions
Extemporaneous operations
Pharmaceutical Dispensing, Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology
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Pharmaceutical Dispensing
Outpatient Dispensing
Receiving and interpreting a prescription
Characteristics of dispensing operations
Inpatient Dispensing
Concept and Responsibilities
Characteristics of inpatient dispensing equipment
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NMH 1392
Medical terms, Abbreviations, and Drug Delivery Systems
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Elements of Medical Terminology
Identifying medical prefixes
Commonly used medical suffixes and their meanings
Root words relating to the human body and its processes
Common medical terms
Common medical/pharmacy abbreviations
Commonly used apothecary symbols
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Drug-Delivery Systems
Drug delivery
Controlled drug-delivery systems
Actions and Uses of Drugs and Basic Biopharmaceutics
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Action and Uses of Drugs
The science of pharmacology
Routes of administration
Factors affecting drug activity
Classification of drugs
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Basic Biopharmaceutics
Introduction to basic biopharmaceutics
Drug absorption
Drug disposition
Elementary pharmacokinetics
Therapeutic drug monitoring
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY SERVICES
NMH 1392
Introduction to the Human Body
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The Body as a Whole
Levels of organization
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Body Cavities and Functions
Body cavities
Homeostasis
Body function generalizations
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Disease in the Human Body
Disease terminology
Disease-diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Infectious disease
Characteristics of microorganisms
Characteristics of helminthes
Infection control
Chemotherapy
Pathogenic identification by the laboratory
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology
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The Integumentary System
Anatomy and Physiology
Skin structure
Skin functions
Appendages of the skin
Observation of the skin
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Conditions Associated With the Integumentary System
Burns
Other skin conditions
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Drugs used to treat conditions associated with the Integumentary System
Drug therapy
Drug therapy in integumentary disease states
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY SERVICES
NMH 1392
The Skeletal System
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System
Bone structure and function
Divisions of the skeleton
Bone landmarks
The joints
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Conditions Associated with the Skeletal System
Bone disorders
Joint disorders
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Drugs Used to Treat Conditions Associated with the Skeletal System
Non-narcotic analgesics
Narcotic analgesics
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID)
Anti-gout medications
Anti-rheumatic agents
The Muscular System
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Muscular System
Skeletal muscle characteristics
Muscles of the body
Functions of the muscles
Muscular System Disorders and Drug Therapy
Muscular disorders
Skeletal muscle relaxants
Rubs and liniments, analgesics and NSAIDs
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY SERVICES
NMH 1392
The Circulatory System
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System
The blood
The heart
Blood vessels and circulation
Conditions Associated with the Circulatory System
Blood disorders
Heart disorders
Blood vessel and circulatory disorders
Drugs Used to Treat Conditions Associated with the Circulatory System
Drugs affecting the blood
Drugs affecting the heart
Drugs affecting the blood vessels
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology
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The Endocrine System
Anatomy. Physiology. and Disorders of the Endocrine System
The classification of secretions and glands
Endocrine glands and their hormones
Other hormone producing glands
Endocrine system disorders
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Drugs Used to Treat Conditions Associated with the Endocrine System
Estrogens
Progestin
Oral contraceptives
Oral ant diabetic agents
Insulin
Thyroid agents
Conicosteroids
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY SERVICES
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The Digestive System
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System
Alimentary canal
Digestive system structures
Conditions associated with the digestive system
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Prevention and Treatment of Digestive System Conditions
Nutrition
Reflux and antiulcer agents
Laxatives
Anti-diarrheals
The Urinary System
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Anatomy Physiology. and Disorders of the Urinary System
Introduction to the urinary system
Kidneys
Ureters
Disorders associated with the urinary system
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Drugs Used to treat Conditions Associated with the Urinary System
Urinal')' antispasmodics
Urinal), tract analgesics
Urinary alkalinizers
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY SERVICES
NMH 1392
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology
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The Nervous System
Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
Parts of the nervous system
Central nervous system.
Peripheral nervous system
Conditions Associated with the Nervous System
Brain and spinal cord disorders
Miscellaneous nervous system disorders.
Psychosis and anxiety disorders
Parkinson's disease and ADHD
Drugs Used to Treat Conditions Associated with the Nervous System
Ant anxiety agents
Antidepressants
Hypnotics.
Anticonvulsants
Antipsychotics
Antiemetic and anti vertigo drugs
Drugs for ADD/ADHD and Parkinson's disease
The Respiratory System
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System
Anatomy of the respiratory system
Respiratory system physiology
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Conditions Associated with the Respiratory System
Conditions affecting the upper respiratory system
Conditions associated with the lower reparatory system
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Drugs Used to Treat Conditions of the Respiratory System
Bronchodilators
Corticosteroids
Mast cell stabilizers (MCS) and leukotrine inhibitors/antagonists
Antihistamines and decongestants
Expectorants, antitussives and combination products
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY SERVICES
NMH 1392
The Sensory System
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Sensory System
Eyes
Other organs or special sense
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Sensory System Conditions and the Drugs Used to Treat the Conditions
Eye and car disorders
Ophthalmic and otic preparations
Miscellaneous Drug Therapy, Medical Aids, Poisonings
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Antimicrobials, Miscellaneous Drug Therapy, and Herbal Medications
Antibiotic Drugs
Miscellaneous Drug Therapy and Herbal Medications
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Antibiotic Drugs
Antimicrobial action
Penicillin and cephalosporin
Macrolides and Tetracycline
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Miscellaneous Drug Therapy and Herbal Medications
Antimalarials
Antihelmintics
Antiviral
Herbal medications
Use of Emergency Drugs and Medical Devices
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Use of Emergency Drugs and Medical Devices
Drugs for emergency situations
Use of selected medical devices
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Drug and Chemical Poisonings, and First-aid for Poisonings
Types and effects of drug or chemical overdoses and poisonings
Providing first-aid for poisonings (outside the hospital setting)
Providing first-aid for poisonings (in the hospital setting)