Question 1

Why are more patients being discharged home to administer medications to themselves or with the help of visiting nurses?

Accepted Answer

A) The home infusion industry has grown to an $11 billion dollar industry annually. 
B) Patients would rather treat themselves at home. 
C) Hospitals and nursing homes are becoming severely overcrowded. 
D) This is due to the rising costs associated with hospital stays. 
A) The home infusion industry has grown to an $11 billion dollar industry annually. 
B) Patients would rather treat themselves at home. 
C) Hospitals and nursing homes are becoming severely overcrowded. 
D) This is due to the rising costs associated with hospital stays.

Question 2

Sound-alike and look-alike drugs should be kept in different areas of the pharmacy or labeled with Name Alert stickers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

An error is any type of preventable mistake that is made,intentional or unintentional,whether or not it causes harm.Which of the following drug errors would not cause harm to the patient?

Accepted Answer

A) A patient receives an otic medication for the eye. 
B) A patient is given 100 mg of a medication and the prescription called for 10 mg. 
C) An antibiotic was discontinued by the physician, but an additional dose was given to the patient after discontinuation. 
D) A patient allergic to sulfa drugs was given Bactrim. 
A) A patient receives an otic medication for the eye. 
B) A patient is given 100 mg of a medication and the prescription called for 10 mg. 
C) An antibiotic was discontinued by the physician, but an additional dose was given to the patient after discontinuation. 
D) A patient allergic to sulfa drugs was given Bactrim.

Question 4

The organization that accredits pharmacy technician schools is:

Accepted Answer

A) The Joint Commission 
B) PTCB 
C) ASHP 
D) PTEC 
A) The Joint Commission 
B) PTCB 
C) ASHP 
D) PTEC

Question 5

Physician's handwriting has long been known for its difficulty to read and has resulted in many medication errors over the years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A diabetic patient is ordered cefazolin in D₅W IV q8h.What possible problem may exist with this order?

Accepted Answer

A) A diabetic patient cannot be given cefazolin because of a possible drug interaction. 
B) Cefazolin can only be given SubQ. 
C) The dose should only be given q12h. 
D) D₅W may be the wrong solution because the patient has diabetes. 
A) A diabetic patient cannot be given cefazolin because of a possible drug interaction. 
B) Cefazolin can only be given SubQ. 
C) The dose should only be given q12h. 
D) D₅W may be the wrong solution because the patient has diabetes.

Question 7

Match the descriptions with the correct organization.
-Independent organization that strives to ensure the quality,safety,and benefit of medicine and dietary supplements by setting standards and certification processes

Accepted Answer

A) PTCB 
B) ISMP 
C) NCC MERP 
D) ASHP 
E) IHI
F)USP
G)PTEC 
A) PTCB 
B) ISMP 
C) NCC MERP 
D) ASHP 
E) IHI
F)USP
G)PTEC

Question 8

Only pharmacists can load ADS machines with medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Bar codes list the drug's expiration date,lot number,and amount of drug per container.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Patients themselves cause many drug errors when taking their own medications at home.Which of the following is NOT an error commonly made at home?

Accepted Answer

A) Improper technique of administration 
B) Wrong amount 
C) Wrong time 
D) Monitoring error 
A) Improper technique of administration 
B) Wrong amount 
C) Wrong time 
D) Monitoring error

Question 11

Match the descriptions with the correct organization.
-U.S.organization whose mission is to assist the profession of pharmacy in preparing high-quality well-trained technical personnel through education and practical training. Promotes the profession of pharmacy through professional activities and dissemination of information and knowledge to members,pharmacy organizations,and other specialists and professions

Accepted Answer

A) PTCB 
B) ISMP 
C) NCC MERP 
D) ASHP 
E) IHI
F)USP
G)PTEC 
A) PTCB 
B) ISMP 
C) NCC MERP 
D) ASHP 
E) IHI
F)USP
G)PTEC

Question 12

Match the descriptions with the correct organization.
-Association of pharmacists,pharmacy students,and technicians practicing in hospitals and health care systems,including home health care

Accepted Answer

A) PTCB 
B) ISMP 
C) NCC MERP 
D) ASHP 
E) IHI
F)USP
G)PTEC 
A) PTCB 
B) ISMP 
C) NCC MERP 
D) ASHP 
E) IHI
F)USP
G)PTEC

Exam 14: Medication Safety and Error Prevention

Why are more patients being discharged home to administer medications to themselves or with the help of visiting nurses?

Sound-alike and look-alike drugs should be kept in different areas of the pharmacy or labeled with Name Alert stickers.

An error is any type of preventable mistake that is made,intentional or unintentional,whether or not it causes harm.Which of the following drug errors would not cause harm to the patient?

The organization that accredits pharmacy technician schools is:

Physician's handwriting has long been known for its difficulty to read and has resulted in many medication errors over the years.

A diabetic patient is ordered cefazolin in D₅W IV q8h.What possible problem may exist with this order?

Match the descriptions with the correct organization. -Independent organization that strives to ensure the quality,safety,and benefit of medicine and dietary supplements by setting standards and certification processes

Only pharmacists can load ADS machines with medications.

Bar codes list the drug's expiration date,lot number,and amount of drug per container.

Patients themselves cause many drug errors when taking their own medications at home.Which of the following is NOT an error commonly made at home?

Match the descriptions with the correct organization. -Association of pharmacists,pharmacy students,and technicians practicing in hospitals and health care systems,including home health care

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