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Drug Safety

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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