Hospital Pharmacy Safety Guidelines

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Who is responsible for drug administration to the patient?

Pharmacist

Doctor

Nursing staff (correct)

Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee

What is the role of P and TC in research?

Developing procedures for the introduction of research drugs

Approving and registering investigational drug use

Providing guidance on correct labelling and packaging

All of the above (correct)

Why is it important for nurses to check patient identity before drug administration?

To ensure correct dosage

To monitor patient condition

To ensure patient identity

To avoid medication administration errors (correct)

What is the role of the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee in safe drug administration?

Organizing educational programs for nurses Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking the drug name, dose, dosage form, route of administration, and dosing frequency?

To avoid medication administration errors Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for developing a program for daily emergency box checks?

Either pharmacist or nursing supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of P and TC in investigational drug use?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to monitor patient condition after drug administration?

To monitor for adverse drug reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for the supervision of the pharmacy department?

A qualified pharmacist Signup and view all the answers

What does not permit making judgmental based decisions in the pharmacy?

Non-pharmacist personnel Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following must the pharmacy department have to ensure safety?

Safe work spaces and storage facilities Signup and view all the answers

What should be available at every nursing station to report adverse drug reactions?

An ADR (Adverse Drug Reaction) report form Signup and view all the answers

Who must report every case of adverse drug reaction to the clinical pharmacologist?

Attending doctor Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for ensuring the pharmacy can support safe drug dispensing?

Having necessary equipment Signup and view all the answers

Which essential procedure is part of the pharmacy's role in quality control?

Implementing GMP during processing Signup and view all the answers

What collaborative effort must be carried out for effective post-marketing surveillance?

Between hospital pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of P&tc regarding drug defect reporting?

Setting down a system for drug defect reporting program Signup and view all the answers

What type of defects may be reported by physicians or hospital pharmacists?

Inadequate packaging, confusing labels, and deteriorated dosage forms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sharing product defect reports with the manufacturer or distributor?

To inform the manufacturer of the defect and improve quality Signup and view all the answers

What role does the pharmacy and therapeutics committee play in controlling narcotics and controlled drugs?

Implementing means for proper and safe administration of drugs Signup and view all the answers

What condition is waived off for orders indicating an exact number of doses to be administered?

Automatic stop order after 48 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of drug utilization review?

To improve the quality of drug use within a hospital Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for conducting drug usage reviews?

Pharmacy and medical staff collaboratively Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of combining programs for reporting adverse drug reactions and drug product defects?

To combine reporting of ADR and drug product defects under one program Signup and view all the answers