Pharmacy

Question 1

Drug Utilization Evaluation (types)

Answer 1

Prospective: evaluation before med is dispensed
Concurrent: ongoing monitoring of drug therapy during treatment
Retrospective: review of therapy after pt has rec’d the med

Question 2

Insurance co-payment types

Answer 2

• Fixed: predetermined amount per rx filled
• percentage: predetermined fixed % of the cost of the rx filled
• variable: changes based on the type of drug dispensed

Question 3

How often is hazardous drug training?

Answer 3

Every 12 months

Question 4

Classifications for hazardous drugs

Answer 4

1. Carcinogenicity
2. Teratogenicity
3. Reproductive toxicity in humans
4. Organ toxicity in low doses in humans or animals
5. Genitoxicity
6. Mimics existing hazardous drugs in structure or toxicity

Question 5

What can be detected during DUE?

Answer 5

1. Drug-disease contraindication
2. Therapeutic interchange
3. Generic substitution
4. Incorrect drug dosage
5. Inappropriate duration of treatment
6. Drug-allergy interactions

Question 6

National Provider Identifier

Answer 6

10 digit number required by HIPAA by providers

Question 7

Classes of anti arrhythmics

Answer 7

Class I: sodium channel blockers (ex: quinidine-IA, lidocaine-IB, flecainide-IC)
Class II: beta blockers (ex: propranolol-non-selective, atenolol-selective)
Class III: potassium channel blockers (ex: amiodarone)
Class IV: calcium channel blocker (ex: verapamil)

Question 8

Needle size for insulin

Answer 8

28, 29, 30, 31 or 32 gauge

Question 9

Pt’s with type 2 diabetes should avoid what class of drug?

Answer 9

Nasal decongestant