Union Test Prep Info Flashcards
How can Prescription records be stored?
1.) 2 files: (CII) and (non-controlled + CIII-V)
2.) 2 files: (CII-V) and (non-controlled)
3.) 3 files: (CII) and (CIII-V) and (non-controlled)
How do you figure out if a DEA # is valid?
1.) You add the first, third, and fifth numbers together.
2.) Add the second, fourth, and sixth numbers together
3.) Multiply Step 2 sum by 2
4.) Add the total from Steps 1 and 3 together
The end result should share the last digit with the DEA number for it to be valid
How long do prescription records need to be retained on site by a pharmacy?
2 to 5 years, depending on the state
What is always true regarding Schedule II controlled substances?
The pharmacist in charge must verify and document the date received on all received CII Medications
What info do you have to know about transferred controlled substance prescriptions?
1.) Original prescription and dispensing date
2.) Original # of refills authorized and Current # remaining
3.) Transferring Pharmacy’s DEA number and demographics
4.) Original Prescription #
5.) Name of transferring Pharmacist
According to the CMEA of 2005, what does the logbook needs to contain about the purchaser of pseudophedrine?
You need to know:
1.) Personal info of purchaser
2.) The quantity they purchased
3.) Strength they purchased
4.) date of purchase
5.) Time of product sale
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What does OSHA outline?
The proper personal Protective equipment needed in various pharmacy practice settings such as compounding. (Working with hazardous materials)
What does HIPAA focus on?
Confidentiality
What does USP 795 focus on?
NON-STERILE compounding
What does PPA govern?
The practice of pharmacy
What should you do with hazardous materials that need to be disposed of?
Separate it from other waste, store it in a leakproof container, and label it as hazardous drug waste
What should you do if the state law is in contradiction with the federal law?
Follow the law that is more strict
What is DEA 106 Form used to report?
Theft of loss of a controlled substance
What is DEA 41 form used to record?
Destruction of controlled substances
What is DEA 222 Form used for?
The purchase of scheduled II Controlled substances
What is DEA 222a forms used for?
To request additional DEA 222 Forms from the DEA
What is the CSOS?
The online platform for schedule II controlled substance ordering that has largely replaced paper.
What does PMP stand for?
Prescription Monitoring Program
What does CMEA stand for?
Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act
What does REMS stand for?
Risk evaluation and mitigation strategies
The CMEA places restrictions on the storage, sale, and record requirements for what drugs?
1.) Ephedrine
2.) Pseudoephedrine
3.) Phenylpropanolamine
A I _ I B
_ I C I _
D I I E
A = Higher percent Solution
B= Number of parts to higher % solutions
C= Desired % in final product
D= Lower % solution
E = Number of parts of lower % solution
How many people should be involved in compounding a single product?
Just one person
What is the first step to NON-STERILE compounding?
Create a formula for the intended product including any calculations and specific amounts of ingredients needed.
What is the second step to NON-STERILE compounding?
Wash hands and put on PPE
What is the third step to NON-STERILE compounding?
Obtain any hardware supplies such as a balance or graduated cylinder
What is the fourth step to NON-STERILE compounding?
Weigh/Measure out all ingredients using the proper measurement tools
What is the fifth step to NON-STERILE compounding?
Follow the recipe
Combine ingredients in the correct ratios and in the proper order
What is the last step to NON-STERILE Compounding?
Document the exact amounts used and label the final product including final strengths of ingredients
What piece of compounding equipment is legally required to be present in all pharmacies?
Class A prescription Balance
What does ac stand for?
Before meals
The process by which a pharmacy sends back outdated, unusable drugs products to the manufacturer is called?
Reverse distribution
What is a medication error?
Inappropriate medication used or patient harm while under the care of a healthcare professional, patient, or consumer.
What is the best way to avoid transcription error?
Repeating back drugs orders that were received over the phone
What is an transcription error?
Incorrect Date entry on the part of a human operator
What organization is the authority on high-alert medications across different healthcare settings?
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
What is a high-alert medication?
Drugs that can cause significant and considerable harm when used in error
How can HS be interpreted?
Half strength or bedtime (this is why it’s an error prone abbreviation
How can CC be misinterpreted?
It can be mistaken for Unit
What is a therapeutic interchange?
the substitution of one medication to an alternative, more preferred medication (HAVE TO TELL PATIENT)
Which safety organization provides a list of inappropriate abbreviations for medication orders to prevent medication errors?
Institute for Safe Medical Practices
What is the proper way to don PPE?
Dirtiest to Cleanest:
1.) Remove outer garments
2.) Shoe and Hair Covers
3.) Face mask
4.) Hand washing
5.) Compounding specific gown
6.) Don sterile gloves and use alcohol to continue to sterilize your gloved hands between drugs products
Transferring a prescription via an unshared network can only be preformed by?
The pharmacist
A technician using a pharmacy computer system cannot do….?
Verify a prescription is correct
What can be preformed by a pharmacy tech and does not require pharmacist intervention?
Prescription data entry
Where should an adverse event to a vaccine be reported?
VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
