Purpose of Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)?

Prevent medication errors in healthcare

Which of these is an example of unintentional medication misuse?

Patient uses the rescue inhaler multiple times a day when it's only for SOB

Appropriate use of PPE?

Work cleanest to dirtiest when donning PPE

What organization is the authority on high-alert medications across different healthcare settings?

Institute for Safe Medication Practices

Which will not improve medication safety?

Punishing staff who make medication errors

Proper handwashing guideline in USP ?

Wash hands and forearms at least 30 sec

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1
Which of the following can be performed by a pharmacy technician and does not require pharmacist intervention?
OTC recommendation
prescription data entry
drug utilization review (DUR)
adverse drug event reporting
2
Which of the following is a strategy used in the pharmacy to reduce the likelihood of medication errors?
the use of barcode scanning
the use of abbreviations
writing a trailing zero when writing whole numbers
co-mingling of controlled and noncontrolled inventory
3
Action of reducing material to small particles is called?
Spatulation
Trituration
Fragmentation
Comminution
4
If you have two patients with the same name and date of birth in your system, what is the next to differentiate the two?
street address
medication history
prescribing doctor
allergies
5
Which medication is involved in a high incidence of medication errors?
Tylenol
Oxycontin
Insulin
Warfarin
6
Which prescribing method reduces prescription errors?
Handwritten
Fax
Telephone
Electronic
7
The listed protocol (personal hygiene, hand washing, PPE, no needle recapping) is part of?
Standard Precautions
USP code
OSHA procedures
Infection control techniques
8
What is found on a bar code?
NPI number
USP code
NDC number
Patient info
9
Purpose of Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA)?
Prevent wrong medication to wrong patient
Prevent wrong pricing
Prevent right medication to right patient
Prevent medication errors in healthcare
10
Technician notices dosage typo, what should they do?
Do nothing
Call insurance company
Alert pharmacist to verify
Make the change
11
Frequency for surface disinfection sampling and assessment in sterile compounding?
Biennial
Every 4 months
Monthly
Quarterly
12
Which of these is on the ISMP’s list of error-prone abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations?
mcg
cc
units
mL
13
Which of the following medications does not belong on the inventory shelf with the others?
methylphenidate
hydralazine
diclofenac
glipizide
14
A medication error can occur during which of the following steps of the medication use process?
data entry
dispensing
any of these
prescribing
15
Which of the following is the most correct transcription of the prescription directions of “1 tablet QD”?
Take one tablet two times daily.
Take one tablet daily.
Take one tablet four times daily.
Take one tablet three times daily.
16
Which of these is an example of unintentional medication misuse?
The patient takes his opioid pain medication after it is no longer needed.
The patient uses someone else’s prescription to self-medicate.
Patient uses the rescue inhaler multiple times a day when it's only for SOB
Patient takes a Xanax TID every day instead of just PRN before flying.
17
Which of these scenarios represents a potential prescriber error?
bypass of bar-coded medication administration system
use of floor stock instead of unit dose medications
illegible handwriting
borrowed medications from another patient
18
Number of refills allowed if prescriber does not specify?
3
1
2
0
19
When it comes to quality assurance, what is the most important aspect of PPE related to compounding?
taking off jewelry after donning PPE
starting with the facemask when donning PPE
recapping your needle after compounding
appropriate hand washing
20
Missing order instruction in “Take one Zoloft tablet daily”?
Days supply
Prescriber
Strength
Refills
21
When should hypoallergenic gloves be changed?
End of shift
After every use
Every two hours
Every eight hours
22
Who is responsible for maintaining pharmacy inventory stock?
Pharmacist
Technician
Inventory Technician
All the above
23
What is MSDS?
Material Section Drip Sleeves
Magnet Safety Data Sheets
Medical Staff Data Sheets
Material Safety Data Sheets
24
Which of the following needles has the smallest bore?
19 G
21 G
18 G
16 G
25
If a patient has an adverse reaction to a vaccine, where should it be reported?
DEA
VAERS
Nowhere
FDA
26
Which of the following drugs may be delivered via the pneumatic tube system?
magnesium citrate
gemcitabine
pegfilgrastim
abciximab
27
How often does a laminar airflow workbench need certification?
Annually
Biannually
Every nine months
Every six months
28
In a horizontal flow hood, how far should one work inside the hood?
4 inches
12 inches
6 inches
10 inches
29
Appropriate use of PPE?
Use OSHA approved hearing protection
Work dirtiest to cleanest when donning PPE
Use OSHA approved shoe covers
Work cleanest to dirtiest when donning PPE
30
Individuals allergic to Penicillin should avoid?
Norfloxacin
Tetracyclines
Cephalosporins
Macrolides
31
Which of the following is not a common side effect following a vaccination?
mild pain around administration site
systemic rash
low grade fever
muscle aches
32
RX: 20 mEq/L of potassium. How many mLs of a 4.4 mEq/mL solution should be added to a bag containing 500 mL?
2.3 mL
1 mL
23 mL
4.5 mL
33
What is bevel, hilt, lumen, and shaft?
Parts of a vial
Parts of an ampule
Parts of needle
Parts of syringe
34
Which includes a trailing zero?
0.05
5
50
0.5
35
Where should one place used gloves, gowns, and masks?
Biohazard bag
Trash bag
Recycle bin
On the floor
36
A hospital P&T committee decides that drug A can be used instead of drug B. What is this process called?
therapeutic equivalency
therapeutic bioavailability
therapeutic equality
therapeutic substitution
37
Which of the following is not something all pharmacies must have?
Class A balance
pharmacy weights
mortar and pestle
Class B balance
38
Which drug classification is listed on ISMP’s high alert list?
Hypoglycemics
ACE inhibitors
Cephalosporins
Beta Blockers
39
Preventable event that causes inappropriate use or harm while in the control of the healthcare professional is __
performance deficit
prescription drug abuse
knowledge deficit
medication error
40
Where does one dispose of a needle?
A needle container
Carefully
A sharps container
Throw it away
41
What organization is the authority on high-alert medications across different healthcare settings?
Drug Enforcement Administration
Food and Drug Administration
SAMHA Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
42
Proper use of tall man letters to differentiate these drugs?
PARoxetine – FLUoxetine
PaRoXeTiNe - FlUoXeTiNe
parOXETINE - fluOXETINE
dobutAMINE – dopamine
43
Tall man lettering may be most appropriate for which pair of look-alike/sound-alike drugs?
ritonavir/rapaglinide
digoxin/warfarin
metoprolol/omeprazole
hydralazine/hydroxyzine
44
What attire is worn when handling hazardous materials?
Chem Suit with respirator (ChSR)
PSG with full face respirator
Shorts, T-Shirt, Face Mask (STFM)
PPE
45
Maximum capacity for a class A balance?
12.0 g
1.2 g
120 g
120 mg
46
Where should an adverse effect from a medication be reported?
FAERS
VAERS
RCA
CDC
47
Which will not improve medication safety?
Punishing staff who make medication errors
Giving right drug
Giving right dose
Ensure right route
48
Most important aspect of PPE related to compounding quality assurance?
Appropriate hand washing
Type of shoe covers
MSDS location
ANSI rating
49
Proper handwashing guideline in USP <797>?
Wash hands for 15 seconds
Wash hands and forearms at least 30 sec
Wash hands only 30 seconds
Use only pump stations
50
How long does a laminar flow hood run before use?
20 minutes
30-60 minutes
10-15 minutes
2 miles
51
Example needing tall man lettering?
Ritonavir/Repaglinide
Hydralazine/Hydroxyzine
Metoprolol/Omeprazole
Digoxin/Warfarin
52
When to report info to FDA MEDWATCH?
Pharmacist reports prescriptions not picked up
Patient reports unusual or dangerous side effect
Pharmacist reports expired medication
Patient reports usual side effects
53
Which of the following is compounded in a vertical laminar flow hood only?
Liquid I.V.
ELGS drugs
TPN bag
Antineoplastic drugs
54
Dispensing sertraline for a prescription written for Zoloft is an example of what type of substitution?
equivalent
generic
therapeutic
chemical
55
Example of unintentional medication misuse?
Using morphine to feel euphoric
Using someone else’s prescription
Using asthma inhaler multiple times per day inappropriately
Using Xanax to get high
56
Which of the following equipment in the pharmacy should be cleaned on a regular basis?
all of these
countertops
graduated cylinders
counting tray
57
If a hospital has a limited list of medications available for their patients, what type of formulary do they have?
mixed
closed
tiered
opened
58
Which of these medication orders is most appropriate to use?
Take 10 mg per os twice daily.
Take 10 mg by mouth twice daily.
10 mg twice daily.
Take 10.0 mg PO BID.
59
What is the primary purpose of continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
to speed up workflow as much as possible
to punish employees that have made medication errors
to help improve pharmacy practices
to meet healthcare accreditation standards
60
If a caregiver forgets to give a patient his medication, this is considered an example of which of these?
intentional misuse
therapeutic interchange
missed dose
adverse drug event
61
The abbreviation “od” could be misinterpreted as?
Left ear
Left eye
Right ear
Right eye
62
Which of these is on the ISMP’s list of error-prone abbreviations, symbols, and dose designations?
PO
HS
un
daily
63
Which member of staff is legally able to ask patients if they would like to be counseled by a pharmacist?
pharmacy technician
pharmacist
all of these
pharmacy intern
64
Caregiver forgets to give medication — example of?
Caregiver mishap
Missed dose
Caregiver Error
Empty dose
65
What are pre-filled syringes made of?
Surgical Latex
Glass
PVC
Plastic
66
What part of this RX is abnormal? Metformin 500MG - Take 2 tabs PO 20 times daily for diabetes. #60 5 RF
dosage
quantity
the frequency
route of administration
67
What type of environment should a laminar flow hood provide?
ISO 8
ISO 7
iOS 10
ISO 5
68
Why can you not wear jewelry while preparing IV admixtures?
It is not fashion friendly
Probability of contamination
Spouse won’t allow it
It can puncture the latex gloves
69
Which of these includes a trailing zero?
5.2
0.5
5
500
70
Medicine with expiration date 09/2021 expires on which date?
10/1/21
9/30/21
9/1/21
09/31/2021
71
Prescription term for instructions to pharmacist, e.g., generic substitution?
Superscription
Inscription
Prescription
Subscription
72
How long should the blower be on for a laminar hood?
1 hour
You should never turn on the blower
30 minutes
15 minutes
73
Which of these medication orders is most appropriate to use?
Take one tab qd.
Take one tablet by mouth daily.
Tk 1 tab PO QD.
1 tab per os qd.
74
To avoid transcription errors in the pharmacy, which of these procedures is recommended?
Require indications for all high-risk drugs.
Require an independent dose double check.
Always include a zero after a decimal point.
Repeat back all phone orders before hanging up.
75
Which of the following is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication?
ramelteon
hydroxyzine
meloxicam
cetirizine
76
Which of the following is true about a drug involved in an FDA class II recall?
may not cause adverse effects
may cause adverse effects that are temporary
was contaminated
may cause serious, permanent adverse effects
77
A separate counting tray should be used when counting which of the following medications?
levofloxacin
sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim
metformin
fluconazole
78
Which of the following can improve a patient’s adherence to their medications?
pharmacist counseling
switching all medications to once daily dosing
collecting co-pays over the phone
friendly customer service
79
Information through MERP is used to?
Understand medication error
Understand patient info
Track patient movement
Inventory C-II meds
80
Scenario representing potential prescriber error?
Medication administration error
Processing wrong medication
Unsafe administration of medication
Illegible handwriting
81
Benefit of barcode system in pharmacy?
Checks and balances for filling process
Verify drug products before patient
For better checking
More efficient inventories
82
If a patient develops hives from Bactrim, what allergy should be noted?
Cephalosporin
Fluoroquinolones
Sulfa drugs
Macrolides
83
Which of the following is a proper disinfectant when cleaning a medication counting tray?
soap & water
bleach
70% isopropyl alcohol
50% isopropyl alcohol
84
What is it called when a syringe damages a piece of plastic from the vial stopper?
Sporing
Boring
Roaring
Coring
85
Which organization oversees MedWatch?
FDA
USP
DEA
UFC
86
First step when a quality-related event like medication error occurs?
Run emergency event checklist
Treat patient for adverse effects
Find nearest AED
Perform CPAP procedures
87
If two drugs are taken together and one intensifies the other, what interaction?
Synergism
Biologism
Potentiation
Additivity
88
Which reference book provides information about brand and generic names, drug identification, and dosage calculations?
Library of Pharmacy Facts
Medication Cliff’s Notes
USP
Drug Facts and Comparisons
89
Which type of laminar flow hood exhausts all air to the outside atmosphere after it passes through a HEPA filter?
type B3
type B2
type B1
type A
90
10-digit identifier used by healthcare providers to transmit healthcare details?
NPI number
NDI number
UPC number
NDC number
91
What is a responsibility specific to an institutional pharmacy technician?
Inspect the nursing unit.
Maintain inventory.
Assist the pharmacist.
Prepackage bulk medications.
92
Organization authority on high-alert medications across healthcare settings?
American Pharmacists Association (APA)
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
Americans Practicing Medication (APM)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
93
Safety organization providing list of inappropriate abbreviations?
OSHA
USP
ISMP
AARP
94
Where is Pseudoephedrine stocked in community pharmacy?
Top shelf
Pharmacy safe
Behind pharmacy counter
Over-the-Counter section
95
How often must HEPA filters be certified?
6 months (unless they become wet)
Annually
3 months
Between shifts
96
Which of the following is NOT an example of quality assurance in inventory control?
using bar-code procedures during prescription filling
denoting high-alert medications
double-checking work
using electronic prescription capabilities
97
RX: Take one Zoloft tablet by mouth daily. What order instructions are missing from this prescription?
route
strength
drug name
frequency
98
Name of programs for safe disposal of unwanted prescriptions?
NMD Program
Take back programs
Drug Care Act
IDWI Program
99
Who develops the formulary in a hospital?
TJC
IV room
director of the pharmacy
P&T committee
100
Primary purpose of continuous quality improvement (CQI)?
To train Pharmacy Technicians
For better patient care
To help improve pharmacy practices
To keep up with technology
101
How are insulin syringes calibrated?
Drams
mg
mL
Units
102
Medicare part that covers specific vaccines administered in pharmacy setting?
Part C
Part F
Part B
Part D
103
If a chemotherapy spill occurs inside the hood, what measure should NOT always be taken?
Turn off the blower.
Double glove, don a gown, and put on eye protection.
Clean liquid spill with absorbent (e.g., gauze).
Leave the blower on.
104
How often must laminar flow hoods be certified?
Biennial
Every 2 years
Every 6 months
Monthly
105
Why should a pharmacist always be available in the pharmacy?
To supervise pharmacy technicians
To handle C-II medications
To answer consultation questions
To answer phones
106
What can a prescriber write on a prescription that would restrict it from being filled until specified?
birth date
written date
expiration date
effective date
107
Which of the following is considered a medication error?
writing a liquid dosage in mLs if the prescriber specified in teaspoons
refusal to fill a prescription if pharmacist deems necessary
dispensing less than prescribed quantity
dispensing more than prescribed quantity
108
If nitroglycerin tablets are stored out of their amber manufacturer bottle, the product’s ____ may be compromised.
integrity
color
expiration date
chemical structure
109
If medicine has expiration date 06/2024, upon what date does it expire?
6/30/24
6/1/24
7/1/24
06/31/2024
110
What do you clean a laminar flow hood with?
70% Indentured
70% Isopropyl alcohol
Denatured alcohol
151 Proof
111
Which reference book provides information on drug prices?
Red Book
Blue Book
Orange Book
Big Book
112
Best use of tall man lettering for look-alike/sound-alike drugs?
Hydralazine/Hydroxyzine
Hydroxycut/Xenadrine
Azithromycin/Zithromax
Cozarr/losartan
113
Switching a patient from Drug Y to Drug X based on cost but equal effectiveness?
Therapeutic Interchange
Therapeutic Swap
Bioequivalence
Generic Substitution
114
When would an alert be prompted regarding too much APAP?
0.4 g
4000 mcg
4000 mL
4000 mg
115
ISMP recommends not using “IU” because it may be confused with?
EU
TV
IV
OU
116
Term referring to total cost of keeping items in stock?
Buyer’s fee
Carrying costs
Retainer costs
Medication Stocking Retail Price (MSRP)
117
What is it called when a whole number has an unnecessary decimal and zero?
Trailing zero
Percentage
Two-part number
Fraction
118
Where to report adverse event to vaccine?
ISMP
VAERS
USP
MEDWATCH
119
What does gauge mean?
Size of tablet
Length of syringe
Type of container
Diameter size of needle
120
What medications are more likely to cause harm if used incorrectly or in error?
Schedule IV medications
High alert or high risk
OTC medications
Expired Medications
121
Which of the following will not improve medication safety?
punishing staff who make a medication error
automation and computerization
standardization of pharmacy workflow
personal health and hygiene
122
Technician can perform all except?
Bill insurance company
Verify prescription correctness
Update patient info
Transcribe prescription
123
Task a technician can perform without pharmacist?
Post date Schedule II prescription
Refill Schedule II drug
Prescription data entry
Patient consultation
124
All of the following are part of a syringe except:
Stopper
Plunger
Barrel
Needle
125
What is the first step to complete when a quality-related event occurs such as a medication error?
Quality assurance should be used to identify what went wrong.
The error should be reported to a district manager.
Treat the patient for any adverse effects.
The error should be documented.
126
What is the term used that defines when the wrong drug strength is dispensed to a patient?
misfill
misuse
near miss
adherence
127
In which of these scenarios would you report information to the FDA MedWatch website?
A patient reports an unusual or dangerous side effect from a medication.
A patient brings you a prescription that appears forged.
A patient requests a refill too soon.
A doctor prescribes a medication that is dangerous for a patient to take.
128
What size is a HEPA filter?
.022 minolta
0.22 omicron
0.022 micron
0.22 micron
129
What should counting trays be cleaned with between prescriptions?
Purified Water
Distilled Water
Peroxide
Isopropyl alcohol
130
Of the following NEW orders sent to your pharmacy, which should be filled “stat”?
Cardura XL
Lotrimin
TPN
amikacin
131
What is the most important benefit of using a barcode system in the pharmacy?
to keep an accurate inventory of medications
to improve workflow efficiency
to verify drug products before they reach the patient
to optimize the data entry process
132
How many mLs of a 10 mg/mL oral solution should be dispensed for a patient requiring two tsp TID for 7 days?
630 mL
315 mL
210 mL
105 mL
133
Where can therapeutic equivalence evaluations be found?
US Pharmacopeia (USP)
American Pharmacists Association (APA)
Orange Book
Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR)
134
Where should one place used syringes and needles?
Razor and needle box
Sandwich bag
Red plastic sharps container
Wrapped in tape and put in trash
135
Which of the following is correct about a HEPA filter?
Particles >3 mg are prevented from entering the sterile environment.
The hood should be certified any time the HEPA filter becomes wet.
HEPA stands for high-efficiency pharmaceutical appliance.
Cleaning agents can be sprayed on the HEPA filter.
136
Which of the following is true about compounding equipment?
Stainless steel spatulas are used for corrosive ingredients.
Glass mortars and pestles are used for mixing liquid and semisolid.
A volume delivered by a “TD” graduate is inaccurate.
Digital balances are sensitive to 0.001 mg.
137
Which is NOT a medication error?
Giving nitroglycerin patch when sublingual route intended
Giving chewable tablet instead of liquid per patient request
Giving generic when no substitution allowed
Giving medication intended for someone else
138
__ is a comprehensive review of a medication profile, verifying the therapeutic needs, and checking for interactions.
OTC recommendation
drug utilization review
medication counseling
adverse event reporting
139
An error in what part of a prescription could result in patient harm?
drug
dose
all of these
patient
140
Which of the following is considered a true drug allergy as opposed to a drug intolerance?
hives
dizziness
diarrhea
GI upset
141
To induce vomiting in the case of an overdose of medication, a patient should take:
Hydrogen Peroxide
Water
Benadryl
Ipecac syrup
142
Where should an adverse event to a vaccine be reported to?
RCA
VAERS
REMS
MedWatch
143
What is the term used to describe “drugs that can cause significant and considerable harm when used in error”?
high-alert medications
prescription drug abuse
drug-drug interactions
adverse drug events
144
Which of these is appropriate regarding the use of PPE?
Start by putting on your facemask when donning PPE.
Work dirtiest to cleanest when donning PPE.
Gloves should be the first item used when donning PPE.
Wearing a watch is okay as long as it fits inside your glove.
145
When making IVs, which part of the syringe must never be touched?
shaft
barrel flange
barrel
plunger
146
How should used fentanyl patches be discarded?
mixing in coffee grounds before disposing of
throwing in regular trash
returning to the pharmacy
flushing in the toilet
147
A prospective drug utilization evaluation identifies?
Drug-Drug interaction
All of the answer choices
Therapeutic duplications
Drug-disease interaction
148
Patient reports allergy, what should technician do?
Enter allergy into profile
Ask for patient’s birthday
Enter updated insurance info
Enter new medication
149
Which reference book provides information about therapeutic equivalence?
Red Book
Good Book
Orange Book
Blue Book
150
What should be used to clean the laminar flow hood?
Oompa Loompa
70% ISO alcohol
Steam Cleaner
Water
151
What is the vial pressure of hazardous drugs?
Negative pressure prevents spraying onto technician
Positive pressure prevents spraying out
Positive pressure does not prevent spraying
Negative pressure does not prevent spraying
152
Term for drugs that cause significant harm when used in error?
Red Flag medications
High-alert medications
High Harm medications
Death Medications
153
What should a technician do if a warning occurs during drug utilization evaluation?
Make a note of it
Inform pharmacist immediately
Wait until next day
Inform lead technician
154
Recommended procedure to avoid transcription errors in pharmacy?
Memorize phone orders before hanging up
Listening well
Ask for fax of prescription
Repeat back all phone orders before hanging up
155
Which of the following is not a strategy used to make sure the correct order goes to the correct patient every time?
Mention the specific drug that is ready for pickup.
Verification is not needed if you know the patient.
Verify the full name.
Verify the date of birth.
156
Flat fee patient must pay to the pharmacy when medication is dispensed?
HSA
Deductible
Co-pay
Premium
157
Drug X and Drug Y are equal, but X is preferred due to cost. Joe is on Y and switched to X, this is an example of?
adverse drug event
therapeutic interchange
misuse
over-the-counter recommendation
158
What do the suffixes A-D, XL, and AF mean after the drug names of Imodium A-D, Procardia XL, and Diprolene AF?
as directed, extended release, antifungal
as directed, extended release, atrial fibrillation
antidiarrheal, extended release, antifungal
antidiarrheal, extended release, augmented formula
159
Which of the following shorthand abbreviations stands for “quantity sufficient”?
qts
qd
qs
qty
160
Method used to differentiate similar-looking medication names?
Tall man lettering
USP approved alpha-numeric lettering
Tall person lettering
Phonetic Spelling
161
A technician using a pharmacy computer system can perform all of the following except ____.
bill an insurance company
request a refill from a doctor’s office
verify a prescription is correct
send a prior authorization request to a doctor’s office
162
Correct order for donning PPE in the anteroom?
Gown; shoe covers; hair covers; mask; wash hands
Wash hands non shedding gown; shoe covers; hair covers; mask
Mask; hair covers; shoe covers; wash hands; non shedding gown
Shoe covers; hair covers; mask; wash hands; non shedding gown
163
What is used to determine the underlying origin of a problem, such as a medication error?
root cause analysis
SWOT analysis
near miss
drug utilization review
164
A patient reports that they are allergic to a food or medication. What step should you take?
Dispense an Epipen® to the patient.
Enter the allergy into the patient’s profile.
The doctor is responsible for avoiding anything they may be allergic to.
Alert the pharmacist about the patient’s allergy.
165
How many days post-vaccination can an adverse event occur?
14
1
21
7
166
What is a formulary?
A list of medications to be maintained in stock
Compound Instructions
List made by the Health Standards Committee
Expired Drug List
167
Which of the following does not need to be documented when a pharmacist administers a vaccine to a patient?
name of immunizer
site of administration
co-pay amount
vaccine lot number
168
How long should it take to wash your hands to perform effective hand hygiene?
45 seconds
20 seconds
15 seconds
10 seconds
169
Which of the following can affect a drug product’s integrity?
all of these
temperature
excessive light
moisture
170
What is an ampule made of?
Tempered Glass
Ampulite
Medical Grade Glass
Glass
171
An insurance typically will override for an early refill on a non-controlled prescription in which circumstance?
overuse
decrease in frequency
previous fill left at a friend’s house
international travel
172
Which of the following is an error-reducing procedure for writing numbers?
Place a terminal period after mg (e.g., 50 mg.)
Do not add a zero before a number less than one (e.g., .5 mg)
Add a zero after whole numbers (e.g., 5.0 mg)
Preface numbers less than one with a zero (e.g., 0.5 mg)
173
Which organization provides a list of inappropriate abbreviations for orders to help prevent medication errors?
USP
The Joint Commission
State Board of Pharmacy
ISMP
174
Name of the error when something is performed incorrectly, such as wrong dispensing?
Error of omission
Error of Admission
Administration error
Error of commission
175
What is the first step in making any compound?
Gowning PPE
Hand washing with appropriate technique
Calling out sick
Cleaning everything with alcohol
176
A medication should never be dispensed for a patient beyond its ____ date.
wholesale
expiration
invoice
manufactured
177
Which of these can be performed by the pharmacist only?
maintaining medication inventory
entering new prescriptions into the computer
transferring a prescription via an unshared network
compounding a prescription product
178
What is the proper way to numerically write one-fourth of a milliliter to avoid a medication error?
0.25 mL
0.250 mL
.25 mL
.250 mL
179
Which of the following is true about personal protective equipment for IV compounding?
Use of makeup is allowed if a mask or face shield is worn.
Compounding gowns are particulate free.
Jewelry is allowed if latex gloves are worn.
Hands do not need to be washed if latex gloves are worn.
180
When state and federal pharmacy laws conflict, which to follow?
Stricter law
Federal law
Neither
State law
181
Which is NOT a type of medication error?
Administration
Dispensing
Other
Prescribing
182
Root cause analysis focuses on all except?
Systems
Underlying cause
Processes
Individuals
183
Term for any preventable event causing inappropriate medication use or patient harm?
Administration Error
Physician Error
Medication Error
Pharmacy Error

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