Ch. 18 Other Environments Flashcards

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Mail Order Pharmacy

Utilized for maintenance therapy of chronic conditions, including depression, heart disease, and diabetes.
Must comply with federal and state regulations for prescription processing.
Typically large-scale and highly automated operations.
Pharmacists review prescriptions before and after fulfillment.

Long-Term Care

Facilities often outsource dispensing and clinical pharmacy services due to limited resources.

Home Infusion

Home care supervised by registered nurses and involves collaboration with physicians and pharmacists.
Fastest growing sector in home health care.
Utilizes infusion pumps suitable for specific or multiple therapies.
Patient education on self-administration and monitoring is essential.
Key therapies include antibiotic therapy, parenteral nutrition, pain management, and chemotherapy.
Preparation rules for parenteral admixtures mirror those in hospital settings.

Nuclear Pharmacy

Focuses on preparing radiopharmaceuticals for diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Proximity to hospitals and clinics for efficient diagnostic testing access.
Radiation safety regulated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Transportation.

Compounding Community Pharmacies

Approximately 7,500 specialized compounding pharmacies in the U.S.
Regulated by state boards, FDA, and DEA; may seek additional accreditation.

Acute Condition

Characterized as a sudden condition needing immediate medical treatment.

Antibiotic Therapy

Common home infusion service for treating infections, including those related to AIDS.

Automated Dispensing System

Utilizes electronic communication of medication orders, dispensing from automated units at the point of use.

Chronic Condition

Requires ongoing treatment and management over an extended period.

Consultant Pharmacist

Develops tailored pharmaceutical plans for each long-term care patient.

Distributive Pharmacist

Ensures long-term care patients receive prescribed medications correctly.

Home Care Agencies

Provides a range of home nursing services, including infusion therapy.

Iontophoresis

Applies low-level electronic currents to enhance drug penetration through the skin.

Maintenance Medication

Necessary for the continuous treatment of chronic conditions.

Sonophoresis

Combines ultrasound with topical drug therapy to facilitate drug absorption at specific skin sites.

Additional Key Points

An example of a condition that would not typically require maintenance medication is a root canal.
Standard delivery time for mail order medications is 24 to 48 hours.
A chronic condition is defined as one requiring prolonged ongoing treatment.
Mail order pharmacies must adhere to both federal and state requirements.
Mail order processing can utilize an assembly line approach, where specialized individuals manage different steps in the prescription filling process.

Description

This quiz focuses on the key concepts from Chapter 18, specifically regarding mail order pharmacies. It covers their role in maintenance therapy for chronic conditions and important regulatory considerations. Test your understanding of how these pharmacies operate and the requirements they must meet.

Ch. 18 Other Environments Flashcards

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following conditions would NOT be likely to require maintenance medication?

What is the delivery time for mail order medications?

What is a continuing condition that requires ongoing treatment for a prolonged period called?

Mail order pharmacies must follow _______ requirements.

What type of order processing is used by mail order pharmacies in which each step in the prescription fill process is managed by a specialist?

What type of pharmacy specializes in compounding medications?

What is home infusion?

What do nuclear pharmacies prepare?

What is automated dispensing system?

What is an example of a common home infusion service?

Match the following terms with their definitions: