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Pharmacy Quality Assurance Flashcards

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What does the United States of Pharmacopeia (USP) do?

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-They set standards for identity, strength, quantity and purity of medications, food ingredients and dietary supplement

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Who published the USP-NF and what does it stand for? what is it’s purpose?

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It stands for the United States of Pharmacopeia and National Formulary

  • -this sets standards for compounding medication
  • -Food Drug and Cosmetic Act made this a standard
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What does USP <795> mean?

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it is a code that establishes non-sterile compounding requirements

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What does USP <797> mean?

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it is a code that establishes sterile compounding requirements

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Who establishes requirements for labeling medication?

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United States of Pharmacopeia

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Who addresses bio terrorism and national disasters during emergencies?

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Food and Drug Administration

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Who accredits and certifies health care organizations and programs in the United States?

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The Joint Commission

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What does ISMP stand for and what do they do?

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It stands for Institute of Safe Medication Practices
–provides accurate and timely medication safety information
collect/ analyze reports of medication errors
–educate HCP and consumers

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What does APhA stands for?

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It stands for American Pharmacist Association

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What does the APhA do?

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provides informal resources and continuous education like certificate training
–advocates for practice of pharmacy

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What does the American Society of Health System Pharmacist do?

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accredits pharmacy technician programs

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What does stand for ACPE and what do they do?

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Accrediting Council of Pharmacy Education

–it accredits pharmacy degree programs and ensures advances and quality of pharmacy education

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What does the State Board of Pharmacy do?

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They ensure specific standards are met for the licencing of pharmacists as well as pharm techs
–they also discipline pharmacists and technicians for egregious conduct

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What does NABP stand for and what do they do?

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National Association of Board of Pharmacy

– assists SBOP in enforcing uniform standards for protection of public health

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What does OSHA stand for and what do they do?

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

–ensure safe working conditions

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What are the steps to applying a PPE (personal protective equipment)?

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  1. hand hygiene
  2. gown
  3. mask
  4. goggles
  5. gloves
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What are the steps to removing a PPE?

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  1. gloves
  2. goggles
  3. gown
  4. mask
  5. hand hygiene
18
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What is level one of quality assurance for pharmacy-prepared products?

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Products stored at room temperature and administered within 28 hours

19
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What is level two of quality assurance for pharmacy prepared products?

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Products administered more than 28 hours after prep and stored at room temperature

20
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What is level three of quality assurance for pharmacy prepared products?

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Compounded from nonsterile components, containers or equipment

21
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What does the Omnibus of Budget Recognition Act of 1990 (OBRA-90)?

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it requires all pharmacists to perform a drug utilization evaluation (DUE) during the processing of prescriptions

22
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What does the FDA Safety Info and Adverse Event Reporting Program do?

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It provides online voluntary reporting form to report incidents
–NOT used to report vaccine events

23
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What is FAERS and what does it stand for?

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FDA Adverse Event Reporting

–its a database on adverse events and medical error reports

24
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What is VAERS and what does it stand for?

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Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System

–info on events with adverse effects from vaccines

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How does an FDA Product Recall occur?

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  1. the pharmacy is notified by the FDA, drug manufacturer or wholesaler
  2. medical recalls will be found on FDA website
  3. pharmacist sees if it’s n stock, then contacts the patient
  4. recall medications returned to manufacturer for credits
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What happens in a drug shortage?

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  • drug manufacturer is not required to provide info on drug shortage
  • if drug shortage occurs, the FDA finds alternative sources for specific product
27
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What controlled substance form used for?

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it allows nursing staff to verify controlled substances at each charge shift

28
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What is a MAR and what does it stand for?

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medication administration record

-used to document medication given to patient

29
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What is a Medication delivery record?

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provides accountability for medication distribution between pharmacy and hospital or long-term care facility

30
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What is a physician order sheet (POS)?

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orders listed from physician to patient

31
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What is the Resident Monitoring Form?

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Document behavior of a patient and prescription factors

32
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What must a pharmacy environment have?

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  • running hot and cold water
  • mild detergent used to clean instrument
  • 70% isopropynol used to clean counter tops
  • fire extinguisher needs yearly certification
33
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What equipment needs to be in a pharmacy?

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  • Pharmacy Balance require certification by department of taxation yearly
  • pharmacy weights collaborated yearly
  • counting trays cleaned with alcohol
  • laminar flow hood need to be on for 30 minute before using it
  • —-needs certification every 6 months
34
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How do you deal with hazardous drugs?

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  • wear two pairs of powder-free chemotherapy gloves

- use syringes and IV sets with fittings when dealing with hazardous drugs

35
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What is the best and preferred method to provide a prescription?

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E-prescribing

36
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How often should hypoallergenic gloves be changed?

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hourly

37
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Who develops the formulary?

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Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P and T)

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