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Drug Safety
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Legal and Safety Issues Go Prescriptions and Abbreviations Go
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Legal and Safety Issues
Storing drugs
Disposing of drugs
Handling controlled substances
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Storing Drugs
Guidelines for storing drugs
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Disposing Drugs
Do not flush expired medications!
Follow guidelines
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Controlled Substances
Controlled substances – drugs with potential for abuse or addiction
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Controlled Substances Schedules
Schedule I Schedule II Schedule III Schedule IV Schedule V
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Handling Controlled Substances
Follow DEA requirements
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Prescribe, Dispense, and Administer
Prescribe
Dispense
Administer
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Prescriptions
Written order for a medication
Legal documents
Sometimes filled out by assistant and signed by physician
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Parts of a Prescription Form
Identify the parts of a prescription form
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Prescription Abbreviations
Often used on prescription forms
Be familiar with abbreviations
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Medical Assistant’s Role
Tasks may include:◦ Write prescriptions◦ Call in or fax
prescriptions◦ Patient education◦ Documentation
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