Resources I
New Drugs
Approved in 2014
ISMP / FDA Medwatch Safety Alerts
Resources II
Drugs on Shortage
100
Which of the following resources does NOT include a drug identification database? a) Facts & Comparisons b) UpToDate c) Micromedex
What is B, UpToDate!
100
Antibiotic approved in May 2014 for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and structure infections
What is dalbavancin (Dalvance)
100
The full name of the National non-profit organization that publishes biweekly acute care newsletters for healthcare professionals with information on medication and device errors and adverse drug reactions as well as practical prevention strategies.
What is the Institute for Safe Medication Practices
100
Which types of units allow a nurse to administer enalaprilat IV Push?
Progressive and ICU unit (with exception). Utilize Beaumont Corporate IVP list.
100
An MD calls to see which product we are able to use- sodium phosphate or potassium phosphate. You can NEVER remember which one is ACTUALLY our preferred agent at the moment... where do you look?
What is the Critical Drug Shortage Table -- e-mailed weekly and posted on Pharmacy website
200
A physician wants to know the conversion between IV methylprednisolone and PO prednisone. Where do you find this information using the Beaumont website?
Clinical Resources --> Pharmacy Resources --> Unit Based Pharmacy Services --> 6 North Resources *Conversion table can also found on micromedex or Facts
200
Combination product approved in August 2014 for the treatment of HIV-1
What is Triumeq (abacavir, dolutegravir, and lamivudine)
200
What section of the FDA website includes medication safety alerts (updates to medications that are already on the market) and an area for reporting serious adverse drug reactions?
What is Medwatch http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm
200
Online resources to find compatibility or additional storage/stability info?
What is Trissels- Handbook on Injectable Drugs and Pediatric Injectable Drugs (The Teddy Bear Book); these are both available as full book on StatRef.
200
Indigo carmine is on National shortage and the MD wants to know if you have a resource for possible alternatives based on the indications. Where do you look to find this information?
What is the ASHP shortages website AND/OR the FDA shortages website
300
The nurse calls you about a patient with a latex allergy. She wants to know if the drug she is about to administer (cefazolin) has latex in it. Where would you go to find this information?
What is latexdrugs.com, the Latex Database! Found on Inside Beaumont online --> Clinical Resources --> Pharmacy Resources --> Formulary & Clinical Resources username: password:
300
Approved in August 2014 for the treatment of Type II Diabetes
What is empagliflozin (Jardiance)
300
RN calls with a question about some information she heard on NPR about sleep agents being bad for elderly people. You have never even heard of it. Where would be a good place to check for recent FDA alerts?
What is the FDA website -- Recalls / Medication Alerts
300
Patient is on meloxicam at home, and MD wants to know if and (and how long) the patient needs to be off the drug before an elective surgery.
What is the Surgery/RO-PreAnesthesia Screening-Medication Guidelines (also link to this page on anticoagulation website)
300
In order to mitigate the recent normal saline shortage, the Beaumont pharmacy purchasing department had to import 250mL bags of saline from this European country.
What is Spain?
400
A concerned mom wants to know if Allegra (fexofenadine) is gluten-free. Where is a good place to find information about gluten-free drugs for a patient with Celiac's Disease?
What is glutenfreedrugs.com!
400
Insulin powder for inhalation- approved in June 2014 for the treatment of diabetes mellitus
What is Afrezza (human insulin)
400
ISMP recommends strong consideration for hospitals to transition away from inpatient use of what insulin administration device to avoid inadvertent use of the same device in multiple patients.
What are insulin pens!
400
You need to order labs for a patient and are trying to find the difference between a BMP (basic metabolic panel) and a comprehensive metabolic panel using the Beaumont website.
What is the References tab --> Lab Test Directory --> Specimen Collection Manual --> Chemistry Panel Card
400
Managing a drug shortage may require prioritizing patients and/or placing limitations on drug use. Which current bladder cancer treatment is in shortage is being reserved only for current patients to complete their course?
What is BCG – Tice?
500
The pharmacy technician found an abciximab infusion lying in the med room, and wants to know how good it is out of the refrigerator. It's a very expensive medication, so the longer the better! Where can you find this information using the Beaumont website?
Clinical Resources --> Pharmacy Resources --> Formulary & Clinical Resources --> Room Temp Stability of Refrigerated/Frozen meds
500
Antibiotic approved in June 2014 for the treatment of acute bacerial skin and structure infections- available in both PO and IV!
What is tedizolid phosphate (Sivextro)
500
Beaumont recommends codeine be avoided in patients less than 13 years old based on an FDA alert about codeine and codeine-containing medications causing death in pediatric patients after what type of surgery?
What is tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy?
500
Name two different tables you can consult to find out if ibandronate can be crushed and administered through a PEG tube.
What is the tables found on ISMP, Facts & Comparisons
500
An MD calls you about a new iron product. He is trying to do a med rec. The patient doesn't know the name of the iron product, but claims it was recently approved by the FDA. Where would you confirm this information?
What is the drugs@FDA website, under "approvals by month"!
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