Shadowing Workbook Flashcards
Compare and Contrast Schedule II and Schedule III-V medication with regard to storage requirements and refills at your site.
CII - Lock and Key Cabinet and no refills
CIII to CV - Dispersed with other drugs on shelf, 6 months refills
How are HIPAA regulations enforced in this pharmacy?
Every employee is trained on HIPAA regulations. The patients are required to sign off when they have a new prescription. All documents with patient information are shredded.
What are the titles and responsibilities of the different individuals working in the pharmacy?
Pharmacist – writes down prescriptions called in from doctor’s office, fills prescriptions, immunizes, verifies all prescriptions, manages pharmacy, counsels, and is the last person to sign off on all prescriptions.
Pharmacist Intern - writes down prescriptions called in from doctor’s office, fills prescriptions, immunizes, and counsels.
Pharmacy Technician – fills prescriptions and sales prescriptions
Pharmacy Care Representative (PCR) – works register
List 4 key drug information resources that are useful for community pharmacy and in what way
- Epocrates App – Disease state information and appropriate treatment
- Micromedex App – Drug information
- CDC App – gives immunization schedule
- Computer Software – Easy verifying, warnings for drug interactions
List 4 key websites that are useful for community pharmacy and in what way.
- Facts and Comparisons - DDI
- Lexicomp – Uses for medications
- Micromedex – Appropriate dosage
- Access Pharmacy – Disease state information
List 4 key websites that are useful for community pharmacy and in what way.
- Facts and Comparisons - DDI
- Lexicomp – Uses for medications
- Micromedex – Appropriate dosage
- Access Pharmacy – Disease state information
Describe what the pharmacy does to avoid medication errors with look-alike/sound-alike drugs.
They have screen pop-ups when there is interactions or potential for errors with a medication. Tall letters are used on manufacture drug bottles. All drugs and prescriptions must be scanned to make sure they match.
Legally, what tasks may a pharmacy intern complete under the guidance of a preceptor?
Everything a pharmacist can do but verifying and signing off on a prescription. A pharmacy intern can write down prescriptions called in from doctor’s office, fill prescriptions, immunize, and counsel.
Who enters the prescription into the computer?
Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Intern, Pharmacist
Who fills the prescriptions and labels the bottles?
Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Intern, Pharmacist
Describe the type(s) of automation and technology used in the facility and for what purpose?
Computer Software – Used to verify, label, and store information about prescriptions
Script Pro – Automatically counts tablets and capsules
Central Fill – Outside facility used to fill prescriptions that are not immediately needed by patient
What is a drug utilization review?
A DUR can be a contraindication, refill to soon, insurance issue, or a drug-drug interaction.
What is the pharmacist’s process for verifying the accuracy of a prescription?
The pharmacists at HEB use a computer system which has a 7 point check system to verify all information on the prescription is correct. Finger prints are used to record who does what in all systems.
What is Medication Therapy Management? What is the role of the Pharmacist in Medication Therapy Management?
Medication therapy management is when a pharmacist takes a couple of hours and reviews all of a patients drug history and disease states. The pharmacist will then sit down with the patient and advise them on changes they can make to improve their care.
What is acute care?
Pharmacists are assigned patients in hospital and make rounds with the doctor. They work up all the drugs for accuracy and assist doctor in choosing medications.
