ACP Standards of Practice for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Document VAGUE Flashcards
How many standards are in this document?
22
What is standard 1?
Pharms and PharmTechs must act professionally
What is standard 2?
Pharms and PharmTechs must establish and maintain professional relationships with their patients.
What is standard 3?
Pharms must consider appropriate information for each patient.
What is standard 4?
Pharms must determine whether a patient has or is likely to have a drug therapy problem.
What is standard 5?
If a Pharm determines that a patient has or is likely to have a drug therapy problem, they must take action.
If a PharmTech determines there is a drug therapy problem, they must refer the patient to the Pharm
What is standard 6?
For a schedule 1 drug/blood product, a Pharm must determine that the prescription is appropriate, and the Pharm or PharmTech must make sure the prescription is complete.
What is standard 7?
Each time a schedule 1 drug/blood is dispensed, they must ensure that it is filled correctly, appropriate dosing procedures are used, it is properly packaged, the container is labelled properly, and a final check is performed.
What is standard 8?
Each time a schedule 1 is dispensed or a schedule 2 is sold, the patient’s identity must be confirmed and the Pharm must provide the patient with enough info on the drug therapy.
What is standard 9?
Pharm/PharmTech must offer assistance to a patient wishing to purchase schedule 3 drug or device
What is standard 10?
Each time a drug/blood product is compounded, the Pharm or PharmTech must must ensure it was prepared according to a written compounding formula and a written preparation process.
What is standard 11?
A Pharm that prescribes a schedule 1 must understand the framework to prescribe it and comply.
What is standard 12?
A Pharm that adapts a prescription must:
- Have the original prescription
- Determine adapting is appropriate
- Document adaptation
- Inform original prescriber
What is standard 13?
A Pharm who prescribes for emergency purposes must:
- Be satisfied that it is not possible for the patient to reach someone else to get a prescription
- Be satisfied that there is an immediate need for the drug therapy
- Only prescribe minimum amount needed
What is standard 14?
A Pharm must prescribe based on:
- The Pharm’s own assessment of the patient
- A recommendation from a prescriber
- A consultation with another health professional
What is standard 15?
A Pharm who prescribes a drug or blood product based on the Pharm’s assessment must not dispense the drug himself unless:
- The Pharm thinks they NEED to
- The patient asks for them to
What is standard 16?
A Pharm that administers a drug, blood, or vaccine must:
- have policies and procedures for handling emergencies
- Ensure the environment is appropriate
What is standard 17?
A Pharm that administers must have proper regard for the interests of the patient and take all steps to ensure it is administered properly
What is standard 18?
A Pharm and PharmTech must create and maintain patient records
What is standard 19?
No accepting the return of a drug or health care product, air, or device for reuse.
What is standard 20?
If a Pharm or PharmTech supervises someone they must stay within their scope.
What is standard 21?
When repackaging drugs, appropriate steps to protect the patient’s safety must be taken
What is standard 22?
No inserting or removing from the anus or vagina unless it is an emergency.
Describe the drug therapy problem “Untreated condition”
Requiring a drug but not recievng it
Describe the drug therapy problem “Drug selection”
Taking or recieving the wrong drug
Describe the drug therapy problem “Sub-therapeutic dosage”
Taking or recieving too little of the right drug
Describe the drug therapy problem “over dosage”
Taking or recieving too much of the right drug
Describe the drug therapy problem “non-adherence”
Failure to take or recieve a drug, or taking or receiving a drug inappropriately
Describe the drug therapy problem “adverse reaction”
experiencing an adverse reaction to a drug
Describe the drug therapy problem “no indication”
Taking or recieving a drug for no medically valid indication.
How often does a waver saying they do NOT want a child lock on their medication need to be re-signed?
Once a year
Who can create a formula for compounding, if there is not one yet?
JUST PHARMACISTS, NOT TECHS
Can a pharmacist prescribe narcotics? Controlled drugs?
NO AND NO
