SAFETY & MED ERROR REDUCTION Flashcards
This Act set forth a mission to save lives, prevents injuries, and protect the health of America’s workers.
a) NIOSH
b) OBRA
c) OSHA
d) DSHEA
c) OSHA
Who has the power to issue a citation or fine for violating safety and health standards?
a) NIOSH
b) OBRA
c) OSHA
d) DSHEA
c) OSHA
What is a unique area of OSHA in health care?
Hazardous Drugs
This federal agency researches worker safety and makes recommendations based upon its findings.
NIOSH
NIOSH is run as a part of the:
a) CDC
b) TJC
c) HC
d) CSA
a) CDC
Which of the following NIOSH HD groups contains non-antineoplastic drugs?
a) Group 3
b) Group 1
c) Group 2
c) Group 2
Which of the following NIOSH HD groups contains Drugs that primary pose a reproductive risk to men and women who are actively trying to conceive and women who are breastfeeding?
a) Group 3
b) Group 1
c) Group 2
a) Group 3
Which of the following NIOSH HD groups contains antineoplastic drugs?
a) Group 3
b) Group 1
c) Group 2
b) Group 1
What is the name of the book containing a list of hazardous drugs and information of each drug?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
CSTD stands for
Closed-System Transfer Devices
Medication errors include:
a) prescribing/dispensing errors
b) administration errors
c) patient compliance issues
d) drug cost issues
a) prescribing/dispensing errors
b) administration errors
c) patient compliance issues
Which script error is caused from a pharmacy associate who doesn’t fully understand their job/responsibilities?
Inadequately trained personel
Which script error is caused from confusing abbreviations?
Improper prescribing abbreviations
Which script error is caused from confusing Cefzil and Ceftin?
Look-alike/sound-alike
Which script error is caused from messy prescriber handwriting?
Illegible scripts
