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What is the primary characteristic of a centric pharmacy?
What is the primary characteristic of a centric pharmacy?
- It operates independently from the hospital.
- It has limited hours of operation.
- It serves all wards equally. (correct)
- It provides services to specific wards only.
Which of the following accurately describes a multiple pharmacy structure?
Which of the following accurately describes a multiple pharmacy structure?
- It includes outpatient services exclusively.
- It has one central pharmacy serving the entire hospital.
- It operates only during emergencies.
- More than one pharmacy serves a specific ward or group of wards. (correct)
Which statement about hospital pharmacies is incorrect?
Which statement about hospital pharmacies is incorrect?
- A centric pharmacy can offer equal services across different wards.
- Both models of pharmacies can exist within a hospital.
- Only one pharmacy is necessary for a hospital to function. (correct)
- Multiple pharmacies focus on serving particular groups of wards.
What is a benefit of having multiple pharmacies in a hospital?
What is a benefit of having multiple pharmacies in a hospital?
Why might a hospital prefer a centric pharmacy model?
Why might a hospital prefer a centric pharmacy model?
What is the role of the pharmacist regarding schedule V products?
What is the role of the pharmacist regarding schedule V products?
What is the preferable method for a physician to provide a schedule V product to a patient?
What is the preferable method for a physician to provide a schedule V product to a patient?
In what circumstance can schedule V products be sold without a prescription?
In what circumstance can schedule V products be sold without a prescription?
Which statement about schedule V products is FALSE?
Which statement about schedule V products is FALSE?
What happens if a physician wants a patient to receive a schedule V product?
What happens if a physician wants a patient to receive a schedule V product?
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Study Notes
Hospital Pharmacy Location
- Hospital pharmacies should be strategically located in a central area to ensure equitable service delivery to all wards.
- Multiple pharmacies within the hospital are beneficial, with each serving a specific ward or group of wards.
Schedule V Drugs Dispensing
- Some Schedule V drugs can be dispensed without a prescription, but only in limited amounts and at the pharmacist's discretion.
- Physicians can provide prescriptions for Schedule V drugs if they deem it necessary.
- There are no restrictions on the number of refills for Schedule V drugs.
- A new prescription is required for additional drug dispensing if no refills are specified.
Drug Substitution
- Decisions on drug substitution should consider the patient's condition and the relative toxicity of the alternative medication.
Levothyroxine Sodium Oral Liquid
- Using a typical strength of 10 micrograms/mL as an example:
- levothyroxine sodium 100 micrograms tablet (10)
- preserved xanthan gum 0.4% (or similar) suspending agent to 100 mL.
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