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What is another term for Prescription Drug Utilization Review (DUR)?
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?
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?
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?
What does a satisfactory turnover rate in purchasing and inventory control typically look like?
What is the defining characteristic of a drug in Category A?
What is the defining characteristic of a drug in Category A?
Which type of drug is designated for use by its principal investigator and associates?
Which type of drug is designated for use by its principal investigator and associates?
What is the purpose of the Drug Basket Method used by hospitals?
What is the purpose of the Drug Basket Method used by hospitals?
What distinguishes Mobile Dispensing Units from Mechanical Dispensing?
What distinguishes Mobile Dispensing Units from Mechanical Dispensing?
What is the recommended intervention to prevent the misinterpretation of the abbreviation U/IU?
What is the recommended intervention to prevent the misinterpretation of the abbreviation U/IU?
Why should healthcare professionals be cautious when using decimal points with drug dosages?
Why should healthcare professionals be cautious when using decimal points with drug dosages?
What intervention is recommended to avoid the misinterpretation of the abbreviation cc?
What intervention is recommended to avoid the misinterpretation of the abbreviation cc?
Why is it crucial for healthcare providers to write 'daily' in full instead of using QD or qd as abbreviations?
Why is it crucial for healthcare providers to write 'daily' in full instead of using QD or qd as abbreviations?
What misunderstanding can arise if leading zeros are omitted in drug prescriptions?
What misunderstanding can arise if leading zeros are omitted in drug prescriptions?
Why should healthcare professionals avoid using the abbreviation HCT for Hydrocortisone?
Why should healthcare professionals avoid using the abbreviation HCT for Hydrocortisone?
