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What is a benefit of unit dose dispensing?
What type of preparation is aseptic dispensing applicable to?
What is the best choice for hand wash during aseptic dispensing?
Why is a pharmacist's role in an accident and emergency department important?
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What is the primary purpose of a central sterile department?
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In emergency management, when can a pharmacist skip prescription review?
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What is the correct term for the distribution of medicine?
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Which part of an ampoule is critical to avoid touching with bare hands for aseptic dispensing?
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What is the purpose of a hospital formulary?
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What type of patients are included in ambulatory patients?
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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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Test your knowledge with this multiple-choice quiz featuring questions from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pharmacy Council Category B Annual Exam, covering topics such as pharmacy practice, medication dispensing, and pharmacology. Evaluate your understanding of pharmacy concepts and prepare for your exam. Score well and improve your skills!
