Communication Within and Beyond the Pharmacy - Situations for IV Medication Therapy

Question 1

Common situations in which IV medication therapy is necessary include the following:

Answer 1

Inpatient/hospital setting, Home infusion, Hospice inpatient, Chemotherapy or infusion centers/clinical

Question 2

What are some Elements of an Effective Collaborative Team Member?

Answer 2

• Assertiveness and a willingness to ask questions
• An awareness of others’ roles and responsibilities on the team
• The capacity for active listening

Question 3

What do Automated compounders do?

Answer 3

Automated compounders can assist technicians in the production of complex IV medications

Question 4

Common resources include the following:

Answer 4

• Handbook of Injectable Drugs
• Drug Facts and Comparisons
• Physicians’ Desk Reference
• Global RPh