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midterm Flashcards

1
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what is the mission of pharmacists

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to help people make the best use of medication

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2
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name 4 elements of care as it relates to pharmacy services in a hospital

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-monitoring medication use
-optimizing medication therapy
-medication delivery
-preparing, packaging, and labeling medications

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3
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name 4 considerations of medication storage and preparation areas

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-sanitation
-temperature
-light
-moisture

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4
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name 4 things to consider when putting together a formulary

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-meet on a regular basis

-review medications for safety

-P&T committee responsible for developing and maintaining written criteria for drug selection

-formulary requests for specific populations should be addressed (pediatric, geriatric)

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5
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medication acquisition - 4 things to consider

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-competitive bidding
-group purchasing
-medication shortages
-cost-effective patient services

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6
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4 reasons for drug shortages

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-manufacturing/quality problems

-shortage of API

-supply and demand

-natural disasters

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pharmacy’s role in drug shortages - 4 key points

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-inventory system should be designed to detect low inventory levels and alert staff

-work with suppliers and collaborate with physicians for alternatives

-staff should check reliable sources (ASHP and FDA have websites)

-strategies for identifying alternate therapies

-campaign for awareness

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8
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4 components of medication therapy monitoring

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-therapeutic appropriateness of the med regimen

-therapeutic duplication or omissions

-appropriate dose/route/frequency

-patient adherence

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antimicrobial stewardship

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-policies to reduce transmission of infections

-educate health professionals/patients/public about the topic

-proper antimicrobial utilization

-multidiciplinary groups and committees

-pharmacists should monitor patient’s lab reports to check for resistance

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4 aspects of the joint commission

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-evaluates and accredits more than 22,000 HC orgs in US

-global driver of quality improvement since 1951

-independent and non profit

-GOLD SEAL OF APPROVAL awarded after successful accreditation survey - establishes continuous improvement in patient care

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4 aspects of the joint commission accreditation survey

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-all surveys unannounced

-surveyors are highly trained experts in their respective fields

-surveyors trace a pt experience to see if their care meets organization’s standards

-pharmacy falls under medication management standards

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12
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4 examples of medication management

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-storage and handling

-preparing and dispensing

-sterile compounding

-anti-coagulation

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13
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4 examples of high alert medications

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controlled substances

look alike sound alike

insulin

meds with narrow therapeutic range

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14
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NIOSH classification for hazardous drugs

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carcinogenity

teratogenicity

genotoxicity

organ toxicity

AT LOW DOSES

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15
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4 error prevention strategies for look alike sound alikes

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-minimize verbal orders

-tall man lettering

-meds should be separated from each other and not stored side by side

-med bins should be labeled with look alike sound alike sticker

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16
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4 asp goals

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-reduce toxicity

-optimize patient outcomes

-limit unnecessary antibiotic use

-promote appropriate selection of antibiotics

17
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4 times the laminar flow hood should be cleaned

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-beginning of each shift

-before each batch

-after spills

-end of shift

18
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sterility tests of the laminar flow hood should be conducted according to….

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USP797/USP800
to determine colony forming units of bacterial/fungal growth

19
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4 general principles of compounding

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-personnel are trained and documented

-ingredients purchased from reliable sources and stored properly

-all equipment cleaned and properly maintained

-only authorized personnel allowed

20
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purpose of USP 795

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-non sterile compounding

-provide compounders with good compounding practices for the preparation

dispensing

and administration of non sterile compounded formulations

21
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engineering/facility design 4 considerations

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-air quality (affects microbial contamination)

-temp 20 degrees c or cooler

-only authorized personnel and materials (for compounding and cleaning) permitted in buffer area

-viable air sampling every 6 months

22
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4 personnel standards

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-well trained and routinely monitored

-aseptic technique

-#1 source of microbial contamination is personnel

-special attention given to garbing

23
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sterile compounding involves creating medication….

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-in a controlled environment

-free from viruses

-free from bacteria

-free from fungal grwoth

will be administered IV injusion, injection, intraocular, or intrathecal

24
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why do we need standards for sterile compounding

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-med may be sup-potent

-uper potent

-contaminated

-could expose pt to death

25
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4 points on history of USP

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-found in 1820

-mission is to improve global health through public standards that ensure quality, safety, and benefit of medication

-NO ROLE IN ENFORCEMENT

-gov agencies responsible for enforcement

-standards used by manufacturers and regulatory agencies

26
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impact of drug shortages on hospital

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-higher hospital expenses

-increased labor costs

-worsen pt health outcomes

27
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4 reasons for recalls

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-microbial contamination

-pH failure

-dissolution failure

-deviation from good manufacturing processes

28
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4 criteria for formulary

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-need
-effectiveness
-risks (ADR, abuse potential)
-acquisition cost
-monitoring parameters

29
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how often is hospital formulary reviewed

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annually

30
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4 benefits of 340b

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-providers can stretch their limited resources to better serve vulnerable communities

-hospitals use 340b to provide free care for uninsured, FREE VACCINES,

-money saved allows hospitals to use that money to spend on their uninsured pts

-mental health services

31
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drug procurement

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-process of acquiring supplies through purchase from manufacturer, distributor, or contracted supplier

-helps ensure availability of right meds in right quantities at reasonable prices

-timely delivery to avoid OOS

-drugs have recognized standards of quality

32
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4 advantages of GPO contracts

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-reduction of duplicate purchasing efforts among institutions

-reduction of contract labor costs for institutions

-standardization of products

-long periods of price protection

33
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wholesale acquisition cost

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-manufacturer list price when sold to wholesalers

-most expensive – is suggested retail price without any discounts

-set by manufacturer and sold to wholesaler

-price pharmacy pays is based on listed WAC

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