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Chapter 28: Advanced Pharmacy Flashcards

1
Q

What kind of pharmacy dispenses maintenance medications to patients through mail delivery?

A

Mail-order

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2
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What is it called when nutrients are delivered directly into the bloodstream?

A

parenteral nutrition

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3
Q

What type of pharmacy utilizes commercial websites to order prescriptions?

A

internet pharmacy

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4
Q

What type of pharmacy is usually located near individual pharmacies in a specific area?

A

central fill pharmacy

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5
Q

iodine-131

A

hyperthyroidism

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6
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reagent kit

A

vitals containing particular compounds, usually in freeze dried form

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7
Q

nuclear pharmacy

A

utilizes radiopharmaceuticals

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8
Q

gamma radiation

A

the most penetrating type of radiation

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9
Q

The equipment typically found in a home infusion pharmacy includes a(n)

A

laminar airflow hoods

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10
Q

Long-term care facilities require pharmacy services to be available

A

24 hours a day

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11
Q

Nasogastric feeding tubes carry nutrients into the

A

stomach

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12
Q

The latest and most penetrating type of radiation is

A

gamma

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13
Q

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of radiation?

A

delta

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14
Q

One of the most successful pharmacist-managed ambulatory clinics is

A

anticoagulation

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15
Q

Drugs added to IV solutions suffer degradation from the effects of

A

storage conditions

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16
Q

Distribution of radiopharmaceuticals is regulated by

A

all of these

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17
Q

A modified unit-dose system features a single medication in each blister on cards that can hold between

A

30 and 90 blisters

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18
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Which is true about radiopharmaceuticals?

A

They require a receipt of a valid prescription or drug order.

19
Q

Clinical services provided by pharmacies to hospice patients usually include

A

pain management

20
Q

One of the main duties of the pharmacy technician in home infusion pharmacy is

A

the processing of equipment and supply orders

21
Q

How are radiopharmaceuticals usually transported throughout an institution?

A

lead-lined containers

22
Q

In hospice care, physicians must certify that the life expectancy of the patient is within

A

6 months

23
Q

The growth of home health care depends on

A

all of these

24
Q

The role of pharmacists in long-term care has been shown to

A

decrease overall medication costs

25
Q

An Internet pharmacy charges a patient a co-pay amount via the patient’s

A

credit card

26
Q

High-tech home health care requires close collaboration between the pharmacy and

A

all of these

27
Q

Several types of home health care services that are available include the following, EXCEPT

A

interventional radiology

28
Q

Which of the following is correct about total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?

A

A safe and effective mixing order is required.

29
Q

In the future, the number of acute beds relative to beds in long-term care will

A

decrease

30
Q

Which compound is used in about 80% of radioactive drugs?

A

technetium-99m

31
Q

Ambulatory care centers now provide

A

endoscopy

32
Q

The largest payer of home health care services is

A

Medicare

33
Q

In ambulatory pharmacy services, clinical services should be available:

A

80 to 90%of the time

34
Q

Special badges that monitor radiation level exposure (worn by workers in nuclear pharmacies) are required to be monitored

A

monthly

35
Q

The major source of payment for home care is

A

Medicare

36
Q

For short-term enteral nutrition therapy, which type of feeding tube is used?

A

nasogastric tube

37
Q

Which of the following statements about radioactive components is true?

A

They have short half lives.

38
Q

What functions do pharmacists provide for long-term care?

A

both distribution and consultation

39
Q

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) consists of

A

both amino acids and dextrose

40
Q

One of the fastest growing areas of pharmacy is

A

mail-order pharmacies

41
Q

Home infusion pharmacy typically includes

A

enteral nutrition therapy

42
Q

Which of the following is not a type of home health care service?

A

radiopharmaceutical compounding

43
Q

Which of the following is a disadvantage of mail-order pharmacy?

A

accessibility in emergencies

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