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Chapter 17
Notes Review
Question | Answer |
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PT's in the hospital work under the supervision of a pharmacist or supervising technician and play a vital role in what? | The preparation, storage, and delivery of medications to patients. |
Central Supply is an area of the hospital that does what? | May carry supplies not provided by the pharmacy (e.g. lotion, mouthwash, pill cutters). |
In hospitals that have satellite pharmacies, the main inpatient pharmacy is called what? | The central pharmacy. |
What are some types of pharmacy satellites? | Pediatric, operating room (OR), and oncology. |
The PT is often responsible for what? | Answering and directing phone calls. |
Computerized order entry systems allow medication orders to be what? | Put directly into the computer and transmitted to the pharmacy. |
What is a type of chronological account of a patient's medical history and care? | Medical records or health records. |
The pharmacy inventory is usually ordered through a computer program that communicates with who? | The distributor/wholesaler. |
Controlled substances must be ordered in a particular way according to state and federal laws. What else do they require? | An exact record of the amount and location of every item. |
What must happen if a narcotic is damaged? | Two people must sign a form to witness the disposal. |
What are the some examples of regulatory agencies? | The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Public Health (DPH), State Board of Pharmacy (BOP) |
What are three more examples of regulatory agencies? | United States Pharmacopeia (USP), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) |