PT110
What drug information is contained in the barcode? pg 328
National Drug Code
Lot Number
Expiration Date
What does USP Chapter 797 address? pg 330
It addresses the problem of contamination of any type of sterile product
What does Coumadin (warfarin) interact with? pg 322
Highlight the entire Table 14.4
What are the focuses of ISMP? pg 326
It's not specific but try to figure out what it could be
The type of error, how the error occurred, and how to prevent similar errors from happening
Which changes to the labeling can drug companies incorporate to reduce errors? pg 321
Color Coding
Boldface Lettering
Tall Man Lettering
Which type of distractions are considered normal and cannot be avoided in the workplace? pg 319
phones ringing, machines, intercoms, and voices
Why are individuals over 80 years old considered to be the fastest growing segment of population for the next 40 years? pg 323
Increased activity
Improved healthcare
Better diet
What category is given when an error occurred but did not preach the patient? pg 317
Category B
Which of the following is not an ISMP High Alert medication? pg 316
a. Warfarin
b. Carbamazepine
c. Ampicillin
d. Heparin
C. Ampicillin
What are standardized graphics that represent how to take, when to take, and how to store a medication? pg 323 (Pediatrics)
Pictograms
What is the error type if a physician orders an IV to run at 175 mL/hr instead of 100 mL/hr? pg 317
Prescribing error
What is Medication Reconciliation? pg 331
The process of identifying the most up-to-date list of all of the medications a patient is currently taking
Which organizations track medication errors? pg 326
IOM, CDC, NCCMERP, FDA, ISMP, TJC, USP
Name the ASHP common causes of medications errors. pg 319
#1-12 in Box 14.2
What are the 5 Rights? pg 315-316
Right Patient
Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Route
Right Time
What is the purpose of the National Vaccine Error Reporting Program (ISMP VERP) of 2012? pg 327
To collect information on vaccine errors
List the examples of Automated Dispensing Systems used in Retail/Community Pharmacy. pg 329
Baker Cell
Kirby Lester KL20
Script Pro SP200
How does a technician identify a medication that requires a MedGuide? pg 320
By looking for the indication in bold lettering on the stock bottle or box or by finding a red or yellow symbol
Which MERP error category includes the resulting of a death of a patient? pg 317
Category I
Through which organization can errors be reported to the FDA? pg 326 or 327
MedWatch
What are the most common types of healthcare associated infections? pg 323
Urinary tract infections
Bloodstream and Surgical site infections
Pneumonia
What type of error occurs when an IV medication, reconstituted with the incorrect diluent, is given to a patient? pg 317
wrong drug preparation
Name The Joint Commissions 5 Safety Standards. pg 327/328
1. Leadership Process and Accountability
2.Competent and Capable Workforce
3. Safe Environment for Staff and Patients
4. Clinical Care of Patients
5. Improving Quality and Safety
What is the most important aspect of dealing with errors? pg 326
The reporting process
What type of error occurs when a pharmacist fails to adjust the amount of KCl to be added to a total parenteral nutrition (TPN) mixture according to the daily laboratory report? pg 317
monitoring error