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INSTITUTIONAL PHARM.

Institutional Pharmacy Practice Final Exam Review

TermDefinition
standing order Order is a written protocol for drugs to be administered or treatments to be provided in a specific situation.
medication order Prescription written for administration in a hospital or institutional setting.
Stat order Is a medication order that must be immediately filled, it must be filled as quickly as possible to prepare the dose, usually within 5 to 15 minutes.
eMAR Electronic medication administration record
What are the steps when performing Medication Reconciliation ? (1) Developing a list of current medications. (2) Developing a list of medications to be ordered/prescribed. (3) Comparing the information on the two lists. (4) Making clinical decisions. (5) Communicating the new list to appropriate individuals.
Solvent The greater portion of a solution that dissolves a solute.
Compounding Is the act of mixing, reconstituting, and packaging a drug.
CPS Compounded sterile preparations
MDV Multidose vial
PCA Patient-controlled analgesia
What is the other term for Health care - associated infections ? Nasocomial infections
USP <797> regulations state that compounding should take place within an ____________clean room ? An ISO Class 8 or better
Critical Site Is an area exposed to air or touch, such as a vial, needle, or ampule.
Examples of hazardous products Radioactive compounds
anteroom Is the room adjacent to the clean or buffer room .
HEPA High-efficiency particulate air Used in IV preparation hoods. Traps all particles larger than 0.2 micron.
Formulation Record Includes a list of ingredients, preparation methods, safety requirements, BUD information, and references for the preparer.
Compounding record Is a record of finished compounds and includes all ingredients in the mix, BUD date assigned, the preparer, and assigned lot numbers.
What is the sequence in donning PPEs? Shoe covers, head and facial hair covers, face masks/eye shields, gloves
How to handle Controlled Substance is an institutional Setting ? After the technician has confirmed the pharmacy-controlled substances' count for the day, he or she must sign out each drug onto a dispensing sheet that is used to deliver the controlled substances. A pharmacist must check all narcotics before they leave
What percent isopropyl alcohol should be used when cleaning a horizontal laminar airflow hood? 70%
What special consideration(s) must be addressed when preparing a nitroglycerin (NTG) IV? Must be placed in a glass container.
Coring When a needle bevel shear off a small piece of medication vials rubber stopper, causing the fragment to float into the liquid.
What are the reasons to compound medications? The medication is no longer manufactured by the drug company; the patient is allergic to a preservative, dye, or other additive in the normal drug; a specialized dosage or strength is needed for a patient with unique needs; combining several medications
What type of IV hoods can be used to prepare chemotherapy medications? Vertical flow hood Biological safety cabinet
Sharp containers They are required for the disposal of needles and syringes. They should be replaced when two-thirds full. They must be picked up or delivered to an approved red bag or medical waste treatment site.
How long does a horizontal flow hood need to run before performing any IV preparations? 30 minutes
Bore Term means the opening of a needle.
According to USP <797>, how often must media-fill tests be performed? At the time of hire Annually for low- and medium-risk compounding levels Twice a year for high-risk compounding levels
USP <797> Contains guidelines that apply to Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, nurses and physicians.
Which type of hood provides the most protection for the preparer? Glove Box
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