42 Questions
What percentage of the U.S. adult population experiences a diagnostic error in the outpatient setting every year?
5%
What is the primary reason pharmacists are not typically authorized to prescribe medications?
It is outside of their responsibilities
What is the typical last step in the prescribing process?
Prescribe the medication
Which of the following medications can be prescribed by pharmacists in some states?
Naloxone
What is the term for the study of principles of drug selection?
Rational prescribing
What is the potential consequence of about half of diagnostic errors?
Harm
What is a common problem associated with writing 'as directed' on a prescription?
It causes confusion for both patients and practitioners
Why is it important to add the patient's age and weight to the prescription?
To calculate the accurate dosage of the medication
What is a safety problem associated with oral transmission of prescriptions?
Mishearing of verbal instructions
What should clinicians consider when making a diagnosis to prevent diagnostic errors?
Reviewing data from old records, family members, and other clinicians
Why is it recommended to eliminate drug abbreviations on prescriptions?
To prevent misinterpretation of drug abbreviations
What is a potential problem associated with written transmission of prescriptions?
Misinterpretation of written instructions
What is an example of external pressure that can contribute to diagnostic errors?
Clinician fatigue
Why is it recommended to specify the therapeutic duration of the medication on the prescription?
To specify the length of treatment
What is a benefit of using metric measures for dosages on prescriptions?
It reduces the risk of medication errors
What is a safety problem associated with electronic transmission of prescriptions?
Technical errors or system failures
What is a common safety risk in the administering stage in both inpatient and outpatient settings?
Long work hours
What is a unique aspect of administering medications in the outpatient setting?
Special circumstances such as IV infusion therapy
What is the purpose of monitoring clinical lab values?
All of the above
What is a key difference between monitoring in inpatient and outpatient settings?
Level of direct observation
What is the role of pharmacists in long-term care settings?
Conducting drug-regimen review to optimize therapy
What is the importance of interprofessional teamwork in patient safety?
To highlight the importance of nurses' responsibilities in the administering stage
What is the primary responsibility of pharmacists when reviewing medication orders or prescriptions?
Interpreting, clarifying, and then processing the prescription or order
What is a common error that can occur during the transcribing stage of medication orders?
Both A and B
What is a benefit of e-prescribing in reducing transcribing errors?
It reduces the risk of mishearing
What type of medications may require compounding?
Medications used to treat rare conditions
What is a patient safety risk associated with compounded medications?
Lack of FDA approval
What was the consequence of the 2012 fungal infection outbreak related to compounded medications?
Over 100 patients died
What is a common situation that may require a medication to be compounded?
When a patient has difficulty swallowing
What is a critical step in the medication preparation process?
Performing checks before medication preparation
What is a challenge of performing checks in the community setting?
It can be time-consuming and resource-intensive
What is a requirement for compounded medications?
They must meet requirements in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
What is the concern with compound semaglutide products from compounding pharmacies?
They may be altered during the compounding process
According to Novo Nordisk, where do compounding pharmacies source their semaglutide ingredients from?
Entities other than Novo Nordisk
What is a common issue with repackaging unit-dose medications?
Dose manipulation and errors
Which of the following is a factor that can be influenced during dispensing?
Workload and staffing
What checks do pharmacists typically perform after preparing the medication order/prescription?
Checks before medication distribution
In what setting does the administering stage have the fewest safeguards in place?
Inpatient setting
Who is primarily responsible for intercepting medication errors in the inpatient setting?
Nurses
What is the purpose of patient counseling in the medication use process?
To educate the patient and confirm understanding
What is the result of inadequate patient counseling?
Medication errors
What is the difference in patient counseling requirements between Iowa and Nebraska?
Iowa requires counseling on all new prescriptions, while Nebraska requires a verbal offer to counsel the patient on all prescriptions
Test your knowledge on the prescribing authority of pharmacists, including exceptions and state-specific laws. Learn about the medications that can be prescribed by pharmacists, and how it impacts patient care. Review the rules and regulations for pharmacists' prescribing authority by state.
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