PTU Exam(graded A+)question and answers 2023

PTU Exam(graded A+)question and answers 2023Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 - correct answer • Also known as the PPPA • Designed to reduce the risk of children ingesting dangerous substances. • Required locking caps on most prescriptions Definition of Child-resistant packaging - correct answer -cannot be opened by 80% of children younger than 5 -can be opened by 90% of adults Medications that don't require child-resistant packaging - correct answer -sublingual nitroglycerin -oral contraceptives in memory-aid packaging -inhalers -inpatient meds -some OTC meds -some vitamins and supplements What is a patient package insert? - correct answer -an abbreviated package insert designed specifically for patients, usually attached to the stock bottle -considered a part of the product's labeling medications that require a patient package insert - correct answer -oral contraceptives -estrogen-containing medications how must patient package inserts be dispensed in regards to outpatient pharmacies? - correct answer must be dispensed with every oral contraceptive/estrogen-containing medication INCLUDING REFILLS