Quiz #02 Flashcards
Which of the following apply to a C-II emergency verbal (phone in) prescription?
A. Quantity is limited to a 72 hr supply
B. Within 72 hrs, the prescriber must provide pharmacist with a written prescription for the emergency dispensed amount
C. The emergency prescription hard copy must have written on it: “Authorization for Emergency Dispensing”
D. A & B only
E. All of the above
(E) All of the above
The pharmacist must also make a reasonable effort to determine the validity of prescriber
The pharmacist must alert DEA if prescriber doesn’t forward the written prescription for the emergency dispensed amount
Which of the following statements is false?
A. It is permissible to dispense a partially filled C-II prescription
B. OBRA ‘90 requires pharmacists to offer to perform a DUR and to offer to counsel MEDICAID recipients on new Rx’s
C. HIPAA was designed to protect patient privacy and confidentiality
D. It is permissible under HIPAA for a pharmacist to request medical information for a patient coming into their pharmacy
E. None of the above
(E) none of the above
If a C-II prescription is partially filled, what happens to the remaining portion of the patient’s prescription?
It depends on the availability of the drug at the pharmacy where the patient got prescription filled.
The pharmacist must be able to supply the remaining portion of the C-II prescription within 72 hours. If pharmacy is UNABLE to do so, patient LOSES remaining portion of Rx. In this case, the pharmacist is required to notify the prescriber.
Which of the following statements is false?
A. If the remaining portion of a partially filled C-II didn’t get filled within 72 hrs, patient would need a new Rx for the remaining portion
B. OBRA ‘90 offer to counsel can be done over the telephone
C. Under HIPAA, friends or family are allowed to pick-up prescriptions for other patients
D. Both B & C
E. None of the above
(E) None of the above
In PA pharmacists are allowed to administer which of the following to patients 18 y/o or older?
A. Immunizations B. Injectable medications C. Biologicals D. A & C only E. All of the above
(E) All of the above
True or False - Pharmacists are required to maintain a current CPR certificate if they are administering injectables meds, biologicals, or immunizations?
True
True or False - hypodermic needles and syringes require an Rx?
False - they may be sold without a prescription
Which of the following statements is true?
A. USP 797 refers to pharmacist’s role in administering IV
B. USP is a government, for-profit organization
C. Aseptic technique refers to not only the technique used, but the environment in which it is performed
D. A & C only
E. All of the above
(C) Aseptic technique refers to not only the technique used, but the environment in which it is performed
A - USP 797 refers to STERILE COMPOUNDING of pharmaceutics (i.e. IV admixtures) in order to prevent patient harm
B - USP is a NON-government, NON-profit organization designed to create standards on patient safety, healthcare information, and verification of products
All of the following are reasons medical professionals use parenteral products, except?
A. Patient is NPO
B. Direct delivery to an organ
C. Special equipment and personnel needed
D. Once administered it cannot be removed
E. A & B only
(E) A & B only
Special equipment and personnel needed and once administered it cannot be removed are DISADVANTAGES to parenteral products
USP 797 aims to prevent harm including death from…?
A. Microbial contamination B. Variability in the intended strength C. Unintended chemical or physical contaminants (precipitate formation) D. Ingredients of inappropriate quality E. All of the above
(E) All of the above
Which of the following statements is false?
A. Parenteral products are difficult and costly to produce
B. Parenterals are useful for drugs that are inactivated by GI or liver
C. Internal generation is a potential contamination source
D. Adjacent room to an aseptic room is NOT a potential contamination source
E. None of the above
(D) Adjacent room to a aseptic room IS a potential source of contamination
C - Internal generation contamination source = walls, floors, ceilings
What is the pH of NS carrier solution?
pH 5.6
What is the indication of KCl?
Indicated in the Tx of potassium deficiency state when oral replacement is not feasible
If patient’s K level is greater than 2.5 mEq/L, what is the max rate of infusion of KCl and what is the max concentration?
Can be infused at a rate not to exceed 10 mEq/L in a concentration of up to 40 mEq/L.
Total 24hr dose should not exceed 200 mEq
Why does KCl have a black cap?
Indicates the solution must be diluted
