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Brewer System THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG UTILIZATION REVIEW (DUR) Prescriptions

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What is another term for Prescription Drug Utilization Review (DUR)?

Pharmaceutical Turnover Rate

Medication Utilization Evaluation (correct)

Pharmacy Inventory Control

Prescriber Communication System

What is the purpose of the Drug Utilization Review (DUR) system?

To monitor patient payments for medications

To regulate the transportation of prescription drugs

To manage hospital staffing requirements

To ensure the appropriate use of drugs based on specific criteria (correct)

What type of review involves evaluating a patient's therapy before medication is dispensed?

Ongoing Monitoring Review

Pre-therapy Review (correct)

Post-therapy Review

Initial Assessment Review

What does a satisfactory turnover rate in purchasing and inventory control typically look like?

4 times a year turnover Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of a drug in Category A?

It is FDA-approved and essential for good patient care Signup and view all the answers

Which type of drug is designated for use by its principal investigator and associates?

Category D drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Drug Basket Method used by hospitals?

To stock non-charge floor stock drugs at the nursing station Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Mobile Dispensing Units from Mechanical Dispensing?

Method of dispensing drugs Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended intervention to prevent the misinterpretation of the abbreviation U/IU?

Write the abbreviation 'unit' in full. Signup and view all the answers

Why should healthcare professionals be cautious when using decimal points with drug dosages?

To avoid confusion and possible errors in drug doses. Signup and view all the answers

What intervention is recommended to avoid the misinterpretation of the abbreviation cc?

Use the unit mL instead of the abbreviation cc. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for healthcare providers to write 'daily' in full instead of using QD or qd as abbreviations?

To avoid errors like confusing daily dosage with four times a day. Signup and view all the answers

What misunderstanding can arise if leading zeros are omitted in drug prescriptions?

It may lead to overdose due to misinterpretation of the dosage. Signup and view all the answers

Why should healthcare professionals avoid using the abbreviation HCT for Hydrocortisone?

To prevent confusion with Hydrochlorothiazide. Signup and view all the answers