Medications
Drugs ending "pril" are?
ACE inhibitors
How many times can a schedule 2 drug be refilled?
zero times.
What are two patient identifiers?
This must be checked to prevent giving medication to the wrong person.
What is order entry?
The process of typing a prescription into the system.
PO
By mouth
Hypertension is what kind of condition?
Cardiovascular
DEA form____ is used to order controlled substances from a supplier?
DEA form 222.
What is a dispensing error?
This is the most common type of pharmacy error involving incorrect medication or dose.
What is patient information? (name/DOB/allergies)?
This must be verified before entering a prescription to ensure patient Safety.
PRN
as needed
If a medication ends in "ate" what should you not do?
Not lie down for 30 minutes.
Under DSCSA how long are pharmacies required to maintain product tracing documentation?
6 years
What is a near miss?
This is an error that is caught before reaching the patient.
What is a drug interaction alert?
This alert warns of harmful drug combinations.
Take 1 tab PO daily
Take 1 tablet by mouth once a day
What is the generic name for Atorvastatin?
Lipitor
According to CMEA what is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine someone can purchase in 30 days?
9 grams
What is the ISMP?
The organization promotes safe medication practices in the U.S.
What degrees are refrigerated medications stored at?
36*F-46*F
Instill 2 gtt OU BID
Put 2 drops in both eyes twice a day
"Take one capsule by mouth once daily for ten days" is correct when taking what medication?
Tamiflu
The joint commission is required to do?
Responsible for accrediting and certifying healthcare organizations
what are some steps you should use with root-cause analysis?
define the problem, gather data, identify factors, implementing solutions, and see effectiveness.
What is the NDC code?
This is used to identify the medication, strength, and manufacturer.
Take 1 tablet under the tongue as needed for chest pain
Take 1 tab SL PRN chest pain