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MEASUREMENTS, PACKAGING, AND HOSPITAL DELIVERY Flashcards

1
Q

Name the two types of measuring devices used for measuring weight.

A

The balance and the scale.

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2
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The measurement of solids in the pharmacy commonly involve the use of a _______ _______.

A

Torsion balance

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3
Q

What is the weight range measured by a torsion balance?

A

6 mg - 120 mg

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4
Q

In order to use the torsion balance, you must use a set of __________ ________ _______.

A

calibrated pharmacy weights

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5
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What is used to handle the weight when using a balance so that no contamination occurs?

A

Tweezers

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6
Q

Describe, in order, the proper usage of a balance.

A

Zero out (level) the balance.
Place sample in the center of the left pan.
Place weights in the center of the right pan.

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7
Q

True or False

The Baker 2000 scale is electronic and needs counterweights to function.

A

False.

It’s electronic, but does NOT need counterweights to function.

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8
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Scales are used to measure ______ amounts of solid materials.

A

larger

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9
Q

Methods of measuring products at home include:

A

Medicine droppers and spoons, and oral syringes.

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10
Q

Name 3 units of measuring solids.

A

Gram, Pound, Milligram, Kilogram, Ounce.

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11
Q

Name 3 units of measuring liquids.

A

Liter, Milliliter, Pint, Gallon, Quart.

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12
Q

Which of the following is used to measure a small volume of liquid?

a) Graduated Cylinder
b) Syringe

A

b) Syringe

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13
Q

Which of the following is used to measure a medium-large volume of liquid?

a) Graduated Cylinder
b) Syringe

A

a) Graduated Cylinder

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14
Q

If a sample measures ____ ____ __% of a graduated cylinder total volume, you should choose a _______ one to use.

A

less than 20%

smaller

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15
Q

Describe the difference between reading the values of plastic and glass graduated cylinders.

A

With plastic, the value is read at the top edge of the liquid.
With glass, the value is read at the bottom edge of the liquid.

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16
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What is the name of the optical illusion that occurs when reading a volume of liquid through a graduated cylinder made of glass?

A

The meniscus.

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17
Q

Where do you read the volume contained within a syringe?

A

The black ring closest to the tip touching the barrel.

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18
Q

Name the three factors responsible for the breakdown of chemical reactions in medicine, and give one example to minimize these factors.

A

Heat - Store at correct temperature.
Moisture - Store with tightly sealed cap.
Light - Store in brown bottle that blocks light.

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19
Q

Define Unit of Use.

A

Dispensable packaging containing a single pill, injection, or other dosage form.

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20
Q

Define Monthly Packs.

A

Meds packed for a month supply

21
Q

Define Therapeutic Packs.

A

Meds given for a specific period of time, then dc’d.

22
Q

Define Metered Dose inhalers.

A

Aerosol meds

23
Q

Define Bulk Packaging.

A

Meds not packed individually (creams).

24
Q

Define Extemporaneous Compounding.

A

Compounds without written directions. Only prepared by pharmacist.

25
Q

Define Bulk Compounding.

A

Compounding that has a written protocol for single treatment of a single patient.
Created by Tech, with permission.

26
Q

Bulk Manufacturing.

A

Bulk compounding for several patients.

Created by Tech, with permission.

27
Q

List all information that must be affixed to the prescription bottle.

A 
Pharmacy: name, address and telephone.
Fill date and script #. 
Pharmacist initials. 
Patient and Dr.'s name. 
Drug name, strength, and qty. 
Complete instructions.
28
Q

A waiver for non-locking caps should be signed:

a) once, when the patient is added to the computer
b) every time a new prescription is presented at the pharmacy
c) whenever a Nitrostat prescription is dispensed
d) none of the above

A

b) every time a new prescription is presented at the pharmacy

29
Q

Name 3 ways meds are dispensed in the hospital.

A

Medstation, MAR, and Unit Dose.

30
Q

What does MAR stand for and what is it’s purpose?

A

MAR = Medication Administration Record

A central record of all medications a patient takes, and who prescribed and administered them.

31
Q

True or False

If a discrepancy is found when counting controlled substances within a medstation, an audit is triggered.

A

True

32
Q

IV bags stored in the pharmacy don’t have to be labeled immediately upon being made.

A

False

Must be labeled immediately upon being made to avoid confusion.

33
Q

Name two terms for intravenous products.

A

Large Volume Parenteral (LVP)

Small Volume Parenteral (SVP)

34
Q

Describe how LVP is different than SVP.

A

Large IV volume delivered slowly over extended period of time.
Used for fluid replacement.

35
Q

Describe how SVP is different than LVP.

A

Small IV volume delivered over short period of time.

One form is IV Piggyback.

36
Q

How are Nitroglycerin IV’s dispensed and why is this?

A

Have special administration sets because they bind to normal IV administration sets.

37
Q

How are Nitroprusside Sodium IV’s dispensed and why is this?

A

Must be immediately wrapped in aluminum foil or other light blocking material once mixed because it’s extremely sensitive to light.

38
Q

Which of the following will appear on a SVP IV label?

a) Patient’s name, location, and billing account #
b) Date/Time of IV
c) Pharmacist Initials
d) Pharmacist NPI
e) Base fluid and volume of IV
f) All of the above will appear on the label

A

a) Patient’s name, location, and billing account #
b) Date/Time of IV
c) Pharmacist Initials
e) Base fluid and volume of IV

39
Q

Which of the following will appear on a LVP IV label?

a) Exact dosing schedule of medication
b) Administration ordered rate and intended time
c) Beyond use date/time of IV
d) Space for initials of person starting IV
e) Space for time IV was started
f) All of the above will appear on the label

A

b) Administration ordered rate and intended time
c) Beyond use date/time of IV
d) Space for initials of person starting IV
e) Space for time IV was started

40
Q

True or False

The exact dosing schedule of a medication will appear on the labels for both SVP and LVP IV’s.

A

False

It will only appear on the label of the SVP IV.

41
Q

Frozen = __°C?

A

< 0°C

42
Q

Refrigerated = __°C?

A

0-5°C

43
Q

Room (controlled) Temp = __°C?

A

15-25°C

44
Q

Warm Room = __°C?

A

30-35°C

45
Q

Extreme Heat = __°C?

A

> 35°C

46
Q

______ is used as our household scale for temperature.

A

Fahrenheit

47
Q

______ is a scale for temperature predominantly used in the field of science.

A

Celsius

48
Q

Name the freezing and boiling temps for water in °F.

A

Freezing: 32°F
Boiling: 212°F

49
Q

Name the freezing and boiling temps for water in °C.

A

Freezing: 0°C
Boiling: 100°C

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