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What is a benefit of unit dose dispensing?
What is a benefit of unit dose dispensing?
- It increases the role of pharmacists.
- It reduces the cost of treatment.
- It decreases medication errors. (correct)
- It lengthens the time of treatment.
What type of preparation is aseptic dispensing applicable to?
What type of preparation is aseptic dispensing applicable to?
- Oral syrups
- Tablets
- Parenteral preparations (correct)
- Topical creams
What is the best choice for hand wash during aseptic dispensing?
What is the best choice for hand wash during aseptic dispensing?
- Simple water
- Beauty soap
- Dettol
- Povidone iodine (correct)
Why is a pharmacist's role in an accident and emergency department important?
Why is a pharmacist's role in an accident and emergency department important?
What is the primary purpose of a central sterile department?
What is the primary purpose of a central sterile department?
In emergency management, when can a pharmacist skip prescription review?
In emergency management, when can a pharmacist skip prescription review?
What is the correct term for the distribution of medicine?
What is the correct term for the distribution of medicine?
Which part of an ampoule is critical to avoid touching with bare hands for aseptic dispensing?
Which part of an ampoule is critical to avoid touching with bare hands for aseptic dispensing?
What is the purpose of a hospital formulary?
What is the purpose of a hospital formulary?
What type of patients are included in ambulatory patients?
What type of patients are included in ambulatory patients?
What is the nature of medication errors?
What is the nature of medication errors?
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Benefit of unit dose dispensing
Benefit of unit dose dispensing
It decreases medication errors.
Aseptic dispensing preparation type
Aseptic dispensing preparation type
Applicable to parenteral preparations.
Best hand wash for aseptic dispensing
Best hand wash for aseptic dispensing
Povidone iodine is the best choice.
Pharmacist's role in emergency department
Pharmacist's role in emergency department
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Purpose of a central sterile department
Purpose of a central sterile department
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Prescription review in emergency management
Prescription review in emergency management
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Correct term for medicine distribution
Correct term for medicine distribution
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Critical ampoule part to avoid touching
Critical ampoule part to avoid touching
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Purpose of a hospital formulary
Purpose of a hospital formulary
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Types of patients in ambulatory care
Types of patients in ambulatory care
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Nature of medication errors
Nature of medication errors
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Study Notes
Pharmacy Council Exam Notes
Unit Dose Dispensing
- Unit dose dispensing decreases medication errors.
Aseptic Dispensing
- Aseptic dispensing is applicable to parenterals preparation.
- Povidone iodine is the best choice for hand wash during aseptic dispensing.
Pharmacist's Role
- A pharmacist's role in accident and emergency department is important for reducing medication errors.
Central Sterile Department
- The central sterile department is important for reducing hospital-acquired infections.
Emergency Management
- In emergency management, a pharmacist can only skip prescription review if the patient is critical and delay cannot be afforded.
Ampoule Handling
- The neck is the critical area in an ampoule to avoid bare hand touch for aseptic dispensing.
Controlled Substances
- Forms related to controlled substances must be written with a permanent pen.
Inpatient Dispensing
- Types of inpatient dispensing include floor stock, unit dose dispensing, and prescription-only dispensing.
Hospital Formulary
- A hospital formulary is designed by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&TC).
Patient Care
- Ambulatory patients include those in emergency, primary and secondary care OPD, and tertiary care.
- Medication errors are avoidable and harmful to the patient.
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