Pharmacy Quality Assurance QA/QC Quiz

Which of these classes of drug recall is considered the most serious?

On which website can pharmacy technicians find a list of medication recalls?

What code is used to represent life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrest?

HEPA filters found within laminar hoods remove particles that are at least what size?

Ordinarily, the sharps container is which of these colors?

Which of the following processes is not under the remit of quality control?

To maintain their professional certification, pharmacy technicians are obliged to undergo 20 hours of continued education every ___________.

For how long should a laminar air flow hood be turned on before being used?

After caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile infection, which of these should be used to wash hands?

Which of these FDA drug recalls is issued where there is no immediate danger of health issues?

Which of these organizations issues a 'Do Not Use' list?

Which of the following organizations enforces USP drug standards?

When recapping a needle, which of these methods should be used?

When compounding hazardous drugs, which of these kinds of syringe should be used?

What should a pharmacy do when it receives notice of a drug recall?

Which piece of legislation requires pharmacists to perform a drug utilization review (DUR)?

Which piece of legislation introduced material safety data sheets (MSDS)?

Class I recalls are the most serious, involving dangerous products that could cause serious health problems or death.
Class III recalls involve items that do not pose immediate danger but violate FDA regulations.

The FDA maintains a comprehensive list of medication recalls, detailing reasons and dates.

HEPA filters in laminar flow hoods remove particles of at least 0.3 microns.
Laminar air flow hoods should be operational for at least 30 minutes before use.

Quality control does not include patient counseling.
It focuses on training, product recalls, equipment maintenance, and environment monitoring.

Pharmacy technicians must complete 20 hours of continuing education every two years to maintain certification.

Soap and water must be used to wash hands after caring for patients with Clostridium difficile infection.

The Joint Commission issues a "Do Not Use" list of abbreviations that can lead to confusion and risk patient safety.

The FDA is responsible for enforcing United States Pharmacopeia (USP) drug standards.

Use the one-handed scoop technique for recapping needles to prevent accidental needle stick injuries.

A Leur-Lok syringe is recommended for compounding hazardous drugs to enhance safety.

Upon receiving a drug recall notice, pharmacies should withdraw the product from use, store it separately, and notify patients.

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 requires pharmacists to perform drug utilization reviews (DUR) to ensure correct dispensing.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 introduced material safety data sheets (MSDS) to provide essential chemical handling information for safety.