Prescribing Authority for Pharmacists
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What percentage of the U.S. adult population experiences a diagnostic error in the outpatient setting every year?

  • 1%
  • 5% (correct)
  • 2%
  • 10%

    • What is the primary reason pharmacists are not typically authorized to prescribe medications?

  • Lack of training
  • Physician opposition
  • State laws prohibit it
  • It is outside of their responsibilities (correct)

    • What is the typical last step in the prescribing process?

  • Choose the drug and its formulation
  • Screen for drug interactions and allergies
  • Choose the therapeutic approach
  • Prescribe the medication (correct)

    • Which of the following medications can be prescribed by pharmacists in some states?

    <p>Naloxone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of principles of drug selection?

    <p>Rational prescribing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential consequence of about half of diagnostic errors?

    <p>Harm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common problem associated with writing 'as directed' on a prescription?

    <p>It causes confusion for both patients and practitioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to add the patient's age and weight to the prescription?

    <p>To calculate the accurate dosage of the medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a safety problem associated with oral transmission of prescriptions?

    <p>Mishearing of verbal instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should clinicians consider when making a diagnosis to prevent diagnostic errors?

    <p>Reviewing data from old records, family members, and other clinicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to eliminate drug abbreviations on prescriptions?

    <p>To prevent misinterpretation of drug abbreviations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential problem associated with written transmission of prescriptions?

    <p>Misinterpretation of written instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of external pressure that can contribute to diagnostic errors?

    <p>Clinician fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to specify the therapeutic duration of the medication on the prescription?

    <p>To specify the length of treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using metric measures for dosages on prescriptions?

    <p>It reduces the risk of medication errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a safety problem associated with electronic transmission of prescriptions?

    <p>Technical errors or system failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common safety risk in the administering stage in both inpatient and outpatient settings?

    <p>Long work hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a unique aspect of administering medications in the outpatient setting?

    <p>Special circumstances such as IV infusion therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of monitoring clinical lab values?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between monitoring in inpatient and outpatient settings?

    <p>Level of direct observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of pharmacists in long-term care settings?

    <p>Conducting drug-regimen review to optimize therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of interprofessional teamwork in patient safety?

    <p>To highlight the importance of nurses' responsibilities in the administering stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of pharmacists when reviewing medication orders or prescriptions?

    <p>Interpreting, clarifying, and then processing the prescription or order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common error that can occur during the transcribing stage of medication orders?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of e-prescribing in reducing transcribing errors?

    <p>It reduces the risk of mishearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medications may require compounding?

    <p>Medications used to treat rare conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a patient safety risk associated with compounded medications?

    <p>Lack of FDA approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of the 2012 fungal infection outbreak related to compounded medications?

    <p>Over 100 patients died</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common situation that may require a medication to be compounded?

    <p>When a patient has difficulty swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical step in the medication preparation process?

    <p>Performing checks before medication preparation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge of performing checks in the community setting?

    <p>It can be time-consuming and resource-intensive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for compounded medications?

    <p>They must meet requirements in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concern with compound semaglutide products from compounding pharmacies?

    <p>They may be altered during the compounding process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Novo Nordisk, where do compounding pharmacies source their semaglutide ingredients from?

    <p>Entities other than Novo Nordisk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common issue with repackaging unit-dose medications?

    <p>Dose manipulation and errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a factor that can be influenced during dispensing?

    <p>Workload and staffing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What checks do pharmacists typically perform after preparing the medication order/prescription?

    <p>Checks before medication distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what setting does the administering stage have the fewest safeguards in place?

    <p>Inpatient setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is primarily responsible for intercepting medication errors in the inpatient setting?

    <p>Nurses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of patient counseling in the medication use process?

    <p>To educate the patient and confirm understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of inadequate patient counseling?

    <p>Medication errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in patient counseling requirements between Iowa and Nebraska?

    <p>Iowa requires counseling on all new prescriptions, while Nebraska requires a verbal offer to counsel the patient on all prescriptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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