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Pharmacy Operations Standards
Pharmacy Operations Standards
Showcased Standards- # 5, 6, and 8
Course Standard 5
HS-POF-5
5.1 Combine the elements to determine medical and pharmaceutical nomenclature.
5.2 Identify and define organ system terminology.
5.3 Define and describe different types of diseases and disorders connected with each organ system.
5.4 Identify and define abbreviations/symbols associated with drug administration.
5.5 Identify the different classifications of drugs and explain the unique properties.
5.6 Categorize common drugs by their therapeutic classifications and specify the mechanism of action (MOA), adverse reactions, and other special considerations.
5.7 Translate generic and brand names for common medications.
Course Standard 6
HS-POF-6
Interpret parts of a prescription and identify dosage forms, delivery systems and the routes of drug administration.
6.1 Locate pharmacy reference sources for: translating a brand name to a generic name; available drug packaging; dosage forms; correct spelling or definition of a medical term/drug; drug costs; locating the National Drug Code number for a drug; correct schedule and/or drug classification.
6.2 Differentiate between over-the-counter and legend or prescription drugs.
6.3 State the parts of a National Drug Code.
6.4 Explicate the uses of drugs as therapeutic, pharmacodynamics, diagnostic, prophylactic, and destructive agents.
6.5 Differentiate between therapeutic effects, side effects, an allergic response, and toxic effects and emphasize why the healthcare provider should identify each before administering any medication.
6.5 Compare major dosage forms and delivery systems and itemize advantages and disadvantages associated with these terms.
6.6 List the major routes of administration and the advantages and disadvantages associated with each dose form.
6.7 Identify and describe the factors that can influence the route of administration.
6.8 Discuss correct techniques for administration of oral, topical, and parenteral dose forms.
6.9 Locate the specific routes of administration (on manikin when necessary) and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each.
6.10 Define the terms local use and systemic use, differentiate between systemic and local drug absorption, and explain how these uses are considered when a prescriber selects a drug for a particular patient.
Course Standard 8
HS-POF-8
Compare and contrast the differences when dealing with pediatric and geriatric pharmacology including administration, dosage, compliance and complications.
8.1 Define the basic principles for administering medications for geriatric and pediatric patients.
8.2 Specify the effects of nutrition and age-related diseases on therapeutic drug responses.
8.3 Explain why the elderly may have problems with drug compliance and polypharmacy and discuss possible solutions.
8.4 Investigate special drug considerations involved in administering medications to pediatric patients including the fetal period during pregnancy, the drug exposure during nursing, and the drug interactions/toxicity.
Standard 5 Lesson Plan
Standard 5
Standard 5.1-Combine the elements to determine medical and pharmaceutical nomenclature.
Standard 5.1-Combine the elements to determine medical and pharmaceutical nomenclature.
NHA Pharmaseer-Module 11 Utilize medical and pharmaceutical terms, abbreviations, symbols, and classifications.
Lesson 1: Dissection of medical terms. Use medical prefixes, roots, and suffixes to determine the meaning of word
Standard 5.1
Standard 5.1
Completed Student Work/Assessment
Standard 5.2 Identify and define organ system terminology
Standard 5.2 Identify and define organ system terminology
5.3 Define and describe different types of diseases and disorders connected with each organ system.
5.3 Define and describe different types of diseases and disorders connected with each organ system.
Pharmaseer-Module 12: Summarize the structures, functions, and common medical conditions of the skeletal system, including the actions of medications used to treat conditions of each body system.
Standard 5.2, 5.3
Standard 5.2, 5.3
Completed Student Work/Assessment
5.4 Identify and define abbreviations/symbols associated with drug administration.
5.4 Identify and define abbreviations/symbols associated with drug administration.
Pharmaseer: Module 4, Lesson 2:Translate prescribers’ abbreviations and symbols into patient directions and identify error-prone symbols and abbreviations that prescribers should avoid along with recommended alternatives.
Standard 5.4
Standard 5.4
Completed Student Work/Assessment
Standard 5.5 Identify the different classifications of drugs and explain the unique properties.
Standard 5.5 Identify the different classifications of drugs and explain the unique properties.
Pharmaseer Module 13-Lesson 1: Pharmacodynamics
Standard 5.5
Standard 5.5
Student Work/Assessment
Standard 5.6 Categorize common drugs by their therapeutic classifications and specify the mechanism of action (MOA), adverse reactions, and other special considerations.
Standard 5.6 Categorize common drugs by their therapeutic classifications and specify the mechanism of action (MOA), adverse reactions, and other special considerations.
Pharmaseer Module 13: Lesson 2: Pharmacokinetics
Standard 5.6
Standard 5.6
Pharmaseer Top 200 Drugs Flashcards
Student Work/Assessment
5.7 Translate generic and brand names for common medications.
5.7 Translate generic and brand names for common medications.
Pharmaseer Module 2, Lesson 3: Generic products
Standard 5.7
Standard 5.7
Completed Student Work/Assessment
Standard 6
Standard 6 Lesson Plan
6.1 Locate pharmacy reference sources for: translating a brand name to a generic name; available drug packaging; dosage forms; correct spelling or definition of a medical term/drug; drug costs; locating the National Drug Code number for a drug; correct schedule and/or drug classification.
6.1 Locate pharmacy reference sources for: translating a brand name to a generic name; available drug packaging; dosage forms; correct spelling or definition of a medical term/drug; drug costs; locating the National Drug Code number for a drug; correct schedule and/or drug classification.
Pharmaseer Module 1-Lesson 5: Pharmacy department reference sources Differentiate between pharmacy department reference sources.
Standard 6.1
Standard 6.1
Completed Student Work/Assessment
6.2 Differentiate between over-the-counter and legend or prescription drugs
6.2 Differentiate between over-the-counter and legend or prescription drugs
Pharmaseer Module 16: OTC medications
Standard 6.2
Standard 6.2
Complete Work/Assessment
6.3 State the parts of a National Drug Code
6.3 State the parts of a National Drug Code
Pharmaseer Module 2: Prescription Medications. Locate information found on medication stock bottles required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including the three components of an National Drug Code (NDC) number.
Standard 6.3
Standard 6.3
Complete Work/Assessment
6.4 Explicate the uses of drugs as therapeutic, pharmacodynamics, diagnostic, prophylactic, and destructive agents.
6.4 Explicate the uses of drugs as therapeutic, pharmacodynamics, diagnostic, prophylactic, and destructive agents.
6.5 Differentiate between therapeutic effects, side effects, an allergic response, and toxic effects and emphasize why the healthcare provider should identify each before administering any medication.
6.5 Differentiate between therapeutic effects, side effects, an allergic response, and toxic effects and emphasize why the healthcare provider should identify each before administering any medication.
Pharmaseer Module 13 Lesson 1: Pharmacodynamics
Standard 6.4, 6.5
Standard 6.4, 6.5
Complete Work/Assessment
6.5 Compare major dosage forms and delivery systems and itemize advantages and disadvantages associated with these terms.
6.5 Compare major dosage forms and delivery systems and itemize advantages and disadvantages associated with these terms.
6.6 List the major routes of administration and the advantages and disadvantages associated with each dose form.
6.6 List the major routes of administration and the advantages and disadvantages associated with each dose form.
6.7 Identify and describe the factors that can influence the route of administration.
6.7 Identify and describe the factors that can influence the route of administration.
6.8 Discuss correct techniques for administration of oral, topical, and parenteral dose forms.
6.8 Discuss correct techniques for administration of oral, topical, and parenteral dose forms.
Pharmaseer Module 2-Lesson 1: Dosage forms Differentiate between the four major categories of dosage forms.
Standard 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8
Standard 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8
Completed Work/Assessment
Standard 6.9 Locate the specific routes of administration (on manikin when necessary) and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Standard 6.10 Define the terms local use and systemic use, differentiate between systemic and local drug absorption, and explain how these uses are considered when a prescriber selects a drug for a particular patient
Standard 6.10 Define the terms local use and systemic use, differentiate between systemic and local drug absorption, and explain how these uses are considered when a prescriber selects a drug for a particular patient
Pharmaseer, Module 13-Lesson 2: Pharmacokinetics. Summarize the concepts of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of medications, including factors affecting each process.
Standard 6.10
Standard 6.10
Completed Work/Assessment
Standard 8
Standard 8 Lesson Plan
8.1 Define the basic principles for administering medications for geriatric and pediatric patients.
8.1 Define the basic principles for administering medications for geriatric and pediatric patients.
Pharmaseer-Lesson 5: Dosage calculations
Calculate prescription dosages based on age, body weight, and body surface
area (BSA).
Standard 8.1
Standard 8.1
Completed Work/Assessment
8.2 Specify the effects of nutrition and age-related diseases on therapeutic drug responses.
8.2 Specify the effects of nutrition and age-related diseases on therapeutic drug responses.
Pharmaseer Module 13-Lesson 7: Drug-disease interactions Recognize examples of drug-disease interactions, including their causes.
Standard 8.2
Standard 8.2
Completed Work/Assessment
8.4 Investigate special drug considerations involved in administering medications to pediatric patients including the fetal period during pregnancy, the drug exposure during nursing, and the drug interactions/toxicity.
8.4 Investigate special drug considerations involved in administering medications to pediatric patients including the fetal period during pregnancy, the drug exposure during nursing, and the drug interactions/toxicity.
Pharmaseer Module 2-Lesson 8: Dispensing precautions during pregnancy
Locate information regarding medication use with respect to contraception,
fertility, pregnancy, and lactation.
Module 5-Lesson 5: Dosage calculations
Calculate prescription dosages based on age, body weight, and body surface
area (BSA).
Standard 8.4
Standard 8.4
Completed Work/Assessment
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