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PHM 102-Chapter 9

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What is an example of institutional pharmacy? hospitals, long-term care facilities, & nursing homes
What is a satellite pharmacy? micropharmacy or separate smaller base on a another wing, department, or floor from main pharmacy
How often should a pharmacy technician inspect floor stock medications? regularly [daily]
What does SOP stand for? Standard Operating Procedures
What are Standard Operating Procedures? [protocol] step-by-step instructions to help workers carry out routine operations
Who makes up The Pharmacy and Therapuetics Committee? physicians, pharmacists, nurses, administrators, etc.
What is the primary purpose of The Pharmacy and Therapuetics Committee? reviews drugs&alternatives based on safety&efficiancy; maximize cost-effectiveness
What does TJC stand for? The Joint Commission
What does the TJC grant to institutions who go through their process & pay their fee? checks&inspects; grants accreditation certification to show quality & patient safety
What does USP stand for? United States Pharmacopeia
What does CMS stand for? Centers for Medicare&Medicaid Services
What does BOP stand for? state Board Of Pharmacy
What is a medication order? prescription written for administration in hospital/institution
What number (that is equivalent to an RX number in a retail pharmacy) identifies a patient & their meds? Medical Record Number
Who performs the final check after everything is prepared? Pharmacist
Within how many minutes must a Stat Order filled (prepared)? 10-15 minutes or less
Which Order takes Priority? Why? ASAP, Stat, Standing Stat order; Life or Death Emergency
What is an ASAP Order? As Soon As Possible; NOT an Emergency
Does ASAP Order take Priority over Stat Order? No
What is a Standing Order? prewritten order for specific procedures (often-used)
What does ADS stand for? Automated Dispense System
What are some examples of an ADS? Pyxis, Accudose, Omnicell, Robot Rx
What are Unit Dose medications? individually packaged doses
Who prepares unit doses? Pharmacy techs
Who requires hospitals to make all medications patient-dose specific? TJC
What does IV stand for? IntraVenous
What difference is there in IV compared to other methods of administration? inserted into vein for immediate effect
What is Aseptic technique? Procedures used in sterile compounding to maintain a clean and sterile environment from microbes or unwanted debris that could cause contamination
When do we use Aseptic technique? When hazardous & non-hazardous products are prepared
What is a parenteral medication bypass? Given by IV or IM (usually injection); bypasses the digestive system
What does LAFW stand for? Laminar Air Flow Workbench
What type of hood is LAFW? horizontal or vertical airflow hood, non-hazardous
What does HEPA stand for? High-Efficiency Particulate Air[Filter]
USP requires compounding to take place in a clean room that is in at least what ISO class? Class 8 or better
What does PEC stand for? Primary Engineering Control
What is an example of PEC? Glove box for IV admixtures, vertical flow hoods
What ISO class must a PEC be? Class 5 or better (1 being the cleanest)
What USP Chapter covers Hazardous IV Preparations? USP 800
What does BSC stand for? Biological Safety Cabinet
What type of hood is BSC? Vertical Flow Hood
What type of preparations are made in a BSC? Hazardous medications like chemotherapy IV bag
What does CACI stand for? Compounding Aseptic Containment Isolater
What is an example of CACI? Glove box for IV admixtures like chemotherapy
Where are extra supplies, like large-volume IV preparations and mixtures, kept in an institution? Central Supply
How does an ADS identify the user? Fingerprint Scan
How does a robot dispensing system identify the correct dose for Unit Dose medications? Barcode Scan
How are all investigational drugs delivered & stored? Central pharmacy; separate from other drugs
Who signs for investigational drugs? Pharmacist
Are logbooks required for investigational drugs? Yes, each drug has their own
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