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What percentage of the U.S. adult population experiences a diagnostic error in the outpatient setting every year?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following medications can be prescribed by pharmacists in some states?
What is the term for the study of principles of drug selection?
What is the term for the study of principles of drug selection?
What is the potential consequence of about half of diagnostic errors?
What is the potential consequence of about half of diagnostic errors?
What is a common problem associated with writing 'as directed' on a prescription?
What is a common problem associated with writing 'as directed' on a prescription?
Why is it important to add the patient's age and weight to the prescription?
Why is it important to add the patient's age and weight to the prescription?
What is a safety problem associated with oral transmission of prescriptions?
What is a safety problem associated with oral transmission of prescriptions?
What should clinicians consider when making a diagnosis to prevent diagnostic errors?
What should clinicians consider when making a diagnosis to prevent diagnostic errors?
Why is it recommended to eliminate drug abbreviations on prescriptions?
Why is it recommended to eliminate drug abbreviations on prescriptions?
What is a potential problem associated with written transmission of prescriptions?
What is a potential problem associated with written transmission of prescriptions?
What is an example of external pressure that can contribute to diagnostic errors?
What is an example of external pressure that can contribute to diagnostic errors?
Why is it recommended to specify the therapeutic duration of the medication on the prescription?
Why is it recommended to specify the therapeutic duration of the medication on the prescription?
What is a benefit of using metric measures for dosages on prescriptions?
What is a benefit of using metric measures for dosages on prescriptions?
What is a safety problem associated with electronic transmission of prescriptions?
What is a safety problem associated with electronic transmission of prescriptions?
What is a common safety risk in the administering stage in both inpatient and outpatient settings?
What is a common safety risk in the administering stage in both inpatient and outpatient settings?
What is a unique aspect of administering medications in the outpatient setting?
What is a unique aspect of administering medications in the outpatient setting?
What is the purpose of monitoring clinical lab values?
What is the purpose of monitoring clinical lab values?
What is a key difference between monitoring in inpatient and outpatient settings?
What is a key difference between monitoring in inpatient and outpatient settings?
What is the role of pharmacists in long-term care settings?
What is the role of pharmacists in long-term care settings?
What is the importance of interprofessional teamwork in patient safety?
What is the importance of interprofessional teamwork in patient safety?
What is the primary responsibility of pharmacists when reviewing medication orders or prescriptions?
What is the primary responsibility of pharmacists when reviewing medication orders or prescriptions?
What is a common error that can occur during the transcribing stage of medication orders?
What is a common error that can occur during the transcribing stage of medication orders?
What is a benefit of e-prescribing in reducing transcribing errors?
What is a benefit of e-prescribing in reducing transcribing errors?
What type of medications may require compounding?
What type of medications may require compounding?
What is a patient safety risk associated with compounded medications?
What is a patient safety risk associated with compounded medications?
What was the consequence of the 2012 fungal infection outbreak related to compounded medications?
What was the consequence of the 2012 fungal infection outbreak related to compounded medications?
What is a common situation that may require a medication to be compounded?
What is a common situation that may require a medication to be compounded?
What is a critical step in the medication preparation process?
What is a critical step in the medication preparation process?
What is a challenge of performing checks in the community setting?
What is a challenge of performing checks in the community setting?
What is a requirement for compounded medications?
What is a requirement for compounded medications?
What is the concern with compound semaglutide products from compounding pharmacies?
What is the concern with compound semaglutide products from compounding pharmacies?
According to Novo Nordisk, where do compounding pharmacies source their semaglutide ingredients from?
According to Novo Nordisk, where do compounding pharmacies source their semaglutide ingredients from?
What is a common issue with repackaging unit-dose medications?
What is a common issue with repackaging unit-dose medications?
Which of the following is a factor that can be influenced during dispensing?
Which of the following is a factor that can be influenced during dispensing?
What checks do pharmacists typically perform after preparing the medication order/prescription?
What checks do pharmacists typically perform after preparing the medication order/prescription?
In what setting does the administering stage have the fewest safeguards in place?
In what setting does the administering stage have the fewest safeguards in place?
Who is primarily responsible for intercepting medication errors in the inpatient setting?
Who is primarily responsible for intercepting medication errors in the inpatient setting?
What is the purpose of patient counseling in the medication use process?
What is the purpose of patient counseling in the medication use process?
What is the result of inadequate patient counseling?
What is the result of inadequate patient counseling?
What is the difference in patient counseling requirements between Iowa and Nebraska?
What is the difference in patient counseling requirements between Iowa and Nebraska?
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