Supply Of Medicines From Hospital Flashcards
1
Q
Where do we store medicines
A
Pharmacy stores Dispensary Wards CD rooms Clinics Clinical trials
2
Q
Pharmacy stores
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Medicines received in to the hospital
3
Q
Storage of medicines on wards
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Locked cupboards - Keys kept by registered nurse Refrigerators - locked Trolleys - locked at all times and into room Patient bedside locker
4
Q
Exceptions - medicines not usually locked away
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Medicines in Emergency kits IV fluids & irrigation solutions Medicines appropriate for some patients to administer under supervision of a registered nurse - inhalers - GTN spray (for cardiac chest pain) - creams
5
Q
Dispensaries
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Inpatients on hospital wards
Outpatients attending clinics
Patients being discharged
6
Q
Out-of-hours
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On-call pharmacist (junior pharmacist) Emergency vs. Non-emergency - emergency drug cupboard - supply - do not supply Rely on wards stock list