Inventory
Most drug products are received in bulk " ?? bottles".
stock
This chapter describes practice and quality standards for handling HDs.
USP 800
Which schedule of medication is kept in a locked storage unit?
II or two or 2
Which dosage form of drugs defined as hazardous may not pose a significant risk of occupational exposure because of their dosage formulation?
tablets or capsules; solid intact medications administered without modifying the formulation
(any answer above will be acceptable)
Containers used for sharps and body fluids are what color?
red
recalls, damage, expired or nearly expired stock
Table 1 (one) of the list put out by NIOSH, groups which HDs?
antineoplastic drugs (chemotherapy)
What is the proper days supply for the following prescription? Acyclovir 400mg: 1t po TID #30
Ten or 10
The AOR must be reviewed and documented every ?
months.
12
D/U List waste most commonly includes which medications found in pharmacies?
chemotherapy
A number of hospital or pharmacies joining together for high-volume purchase accounts is referred to as:
group purchasing
Table 3 (three) of the list put out by NIOSH, groups which HDs?
non-antineoplastic drugs that have primarily adverse reproductive effects.
Companies with more than ?? employees must maintain records of all work related injuries and illnesses.
10 or ten
Name two minimum considerations for an assessment of risk (AOR)
Any 2 of the following:
dosage form, risk of exposure, packaging, manipulation, type of HD (antineoplastic, non-antineoplastic or reproductive risk only)
gowns, head, hair, shoe covers and two pairs of chemotherapy gloves.
The difference between actual cost and total reimbursement is referred to as:
gross profit
Table 2 (two) of the list put out by NIOSH, groups which HDs?
Non-antineoplastic drugs meeting one or more NIOSH criteria, including safe handling guidance.
What is the term used for medications that have not been picked up by the patient within 7 days?
declined drug or return to stock or RTS
Areas used for compounding HD's are required to have what kind of pressure from surrounding areas to minimize exposure.
negative pressure
Two P-list medications found in most retail pharmacies.
Nicotine and Warfarin
What is FIFO?
first in, first out / rotate stock
Name the two entities providing requirements to ensure all HDs are handled, labeled and stored appropriately
USP 800 and YOUR pharmacy
Accountability, ethical standards and ????????? are professional characteristics of pharmacy technicians.
professional behavior, communication skills teamwork
Which federal agency maintains a list of antineoplastic and other HDs used in healthcare?
NIOSH The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
If a biohazard is spilled, what is recommended for cleanup because it kills pathogens?
bleach