Pharmacy Practice Exam II - part 2

The Anteroom has an ISO class of_____

Quality control involves sampling, testing & documentation of results-taken together to ensure specifications are met

Which of the folloing is NOT a function of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee?

Unit dose packaging for a particular patient at a particular time should include:

A pharmacy tech assists the pharmacist with inventory management.

When patients stop their antibiotics or antivirals because they feel better, what may happen?

Which of the following is a (PEC) primary engineering control?

What common cough medication has a history of being abused by adolescents & now cannot be purchased by those under 18?

The USP Chapter <1265> is over __________

The USP Chapter <1151> is over __________

What is used to clean the PECs?

What is the purpose of a 0.45 micron in-line filter in an IV administration set?

What is the disadvantage of the segregated compounding area (SCA) used by smaller hospitals?

As per DEA regulations, a physical inventory of all Schedule Il drugs must be done

The USP Chapter <800> is over __________

What is the reason for using glass syringes instead of plastic syringes in sterile compounding?

You need to document the replacement of all PEC pre-filters every

You deliver controlled substances to hospital units & notice increased use of a one drug in a unit. What do you do?

What is an advantage for a primary wholesale purchasing agreement?

Which of the following individuals would not be on the Institutional review board?

Room Air has an ISO class of_____

The Direct Compounding Area has an ISO class of_____

When a nurse administers a medication using BPOC technology, where does the information get documented?

The USP Chapter <1163> is over __________

Which of the following regarding needles is true?

An IVPB is and Intravenous Piggy-Back

A preventative measure with some of the greatest regional & worldwide success in stemming harm from microorganisms?

A secure locked cabinet of designated drugs that are frequently prescribed on a nursing unit is called

System automatically records & documents name, dose, ROA, administration time, start& stop date and special instructions

To maintain their accreditation hospital pharmacies must follow the Policy and Procedure Manual.

The USP Chapter <797> is over __________

All CIIs that are destroyed must be witnessed and documented.

Which item should NOT be in the anteroom of the sterile compounding area?

The pharmacy requires antibiotic orders be re-evaluated by prescriber within 72 hours per hospital policy. This is a(n)

In the act of compounding, what is created between the DCA and the compounding technician?

The USP Chapter <1176> is over __________

The lower the fractional number of particles, the lower the ISO Class # and...

The emphasis that the Joint Commission places on safety is not only significant for patient care but for hospital _____

The USP Chapter <1191> is over __________

In the sterile cleanroom facility layout, the airflow is always

The USP Chapter <1160> is over _________

The USP Chapter <795> is over __________

In the compounding aseptic isolator, what direction is the airflow?

How much medication is dispensed in a hospital pharmacy?

Under what situation can a controlled substance be included in floor stock?

A pharmacist must give the final approval for___ before the drugs leave the pharmacy.

When do you have to repeat the hand washing process during your shift in the sterile compounding area?

After medical staff members submit an app to the P&T Committee for a new med. to be added to the formulary what happens?

When do you don the sterile gloves?

If the survey team sent by the Joint Commission finds a problem, it has the authority to___

Universal precautions work to protect healthcare workers and patients from

The Joint Commission is responsible for accreditation of hospitals and sets standards for quality patient care & safety.

What information is NOT required on unit dose packaging?

How often do the sterile compounding techniques of the IV pharmacy technician need to be re-evaluated?

Software that integrates automatic dispensing cabinet with hospital's patient mgmt system is generically referred to as

Title given to the pharmacy tech who works with the P & T Committee on drug formulary data collection & med selection

What parts of a syringe must not be touched?

Who may be in the buffer room?

The Buffer Room has an ISO class of_____

The eMAR system enhances communication, reduces medication errors and provides necessary documentation

What happens if a sterile compounding technician inadvertently touches a sterile needle?

If repackaging oral liquids into plastic/glass cups,heat-sealed aluminum cups,or plastic syringes,what s/b on the label?

The centralized pharmacy is centralized in the hospital but closer to the ER / ED.

How do you avoid shadowing in the direct compounding area?