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  1. Which law established the requirement for child-resistant packaging on most prescription medications?

    Answer: Poison Prevention Packaging Act

    The Poison Prevention Packaging Act of 1970 mandates child-resistant containers.

  2. Convert 0.5 grams to milligrams.

    Answer: 500 mg

    1 gram equals 1000 mg, so 0.5 g equals 500 mg.

  3. What does the 'DAW 1' code on a prescription claim indicate?

    Answer: Prescriber requested brand medically necessary

    DAW 1 means the prescriber specified the brand-name product as medically necessary.

  4. Which of the following is a high-alert medication requiring extra safety precautions?

    Answer: Insulin

    Insulin is an ISMP high-alert medication due to serious harm risk from errors.

  5. The NDC number on a drug package consists of how many segments?

    Answer: Three segments

    The National Drug Code has three segments: labeler, product, and package size.

  6. What is the brand name for the generic drug atorvastatin?

    Answer: Lipitor

    Atorvastatin is marketed under the brand name Lipitor.

  7. Which step ensures the right drug is dispensed when filling a prescription?

    Answer: Verifying the NDC against the order

    Matching the NDC to the prescription order confirms the correct product is selected.