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What is the first step in the unit dose drug distribution process described in the text?
What is the first step in the unit dose drug distribution process described in the text?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the unit dose system mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the unit dose system mentioned in the text?
In the centralized model of unit dose system, what is a disadvantage mentioned in the text?
In the centralized model of unit dose system, what is a disadvantage mentioned in the text?
What is a characteristic of the decentralized model of unit dose system discussed in the text?
What is a characteristic of the decentralized model of unit dose system discussed in the text?
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What happens after the system checks allergies, interactions, and dose limits in the unit dose drug distribution process?
What happens after the system checks allergies, interactions, and dose limits in the unit dose drug distribution process?
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What is one advantage of unit dose drug distribution mentioned in the text?
What is one advantage of unit dose drug distribution mentioned in the text?
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What is a potential issue associated with the unit dose system in terms of labor mentioned in the text?
What is a potential issue associated with the unit dose system in terms of labor mentioned in the text?
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What step follows the physician initiating a medication order in the Unit Dose Model?
What step follows the physician initiating a medication order in the Unit Dose Model?
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What change does unit dose drug distribution bring about in pharmacists' roles?
What change does unit dose drug distribution bring about in pharmacists' roles?
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How does unit dose drug distribution impact inventories on nursing units?
How does unit dose drug distribution impact inventories on nursing units?
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Which statement is true about pharmacists' involvement in patient care under unit dose drug distribution?
Which statement is true about pharmacists' involvement in patient care under unit dose drug distribution?
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What is one advantage of unit dose drug distribution for pharmacy and nursing personnel?
What is one advantage of unit dose drug distribution for pharmacy and nursing personnel?
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What is the main purpose of unit dose drug distribution?
What is the main purpose of unit dose drug distribution?
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What is a key advantage of unit dose drug distribution over traditional systems?
What is a key advantage of unit dose drug distribution over traditional systems?
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Why are medications dispensed in 'unit of use' packaging in unit dose drug distribution?
Why are medications dispensed in 'unit of use' packaging in unit dose drug distribution?
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In what way does unit dose drug distribution differ from traditional systems regarding medication preparation?
In what way does unit dose drug distribution differ from traditional systems regarding medication preparation?
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How does unit dose drug distribution affect pharmacist involvement in medication therapy?
How does unit dose drug distribution affect pharmacist involvement in medication therapy?
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What is the primary role of nurses in unit dose drug distribution systems?
What is the primary role of nurses in unit dose drug distribution systems?
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