Pharm Comp Retention IPT Flashcards

Brand Name: Claritin

Brand Name: Benadryl

Brand Name: Zyrtec

Brand Name: Dramamine

convulsion

stage IV anesthesia

stage I anesthesia

American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)

American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

American Associations of College of Pharmacy (AACP)

Brand Name: Gastrisin

Brand Name: Fuzeon

Brand Name: Omnipen

Brand Name: Trimox

Brand Name: Adulfidine

Brand Name: Mycostatin

Enfuvirtide is classified as which of the following HIV anitviral agents?

Which of the following drugs is NOT used for Parkinson's Disease?

Specialties in the profession of pharmacy include

The amount of medical knowledge gained is said to double every

A certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) may

Which of the following classes of drugs cannot help in achieving the treatment goals for angina pectoris?

Good sources for continuing education in the field of pharmacy include

Chemical substances that have morphine-like action in the body are referred to as

The largest national pharmacy organization is the

Which of the following classes of drugs is used to prevent formation of thrombi?

An example of loop diuretics is

Hypnotic drugs are used to treat

Which of the following is NOT an antihistamine?

Which of the following insulins can be administered intravenously?

Which organization sets the standards for the identity, strength, quality, purity, packaging, and labeling of drug products?

Glucophage is the trade name for

Which of the following statements about insulin is true?

Many clerical tasks in pharmacies are now performed by

Which of the following is an example of an "amide" local anesthetic?

An agent used to treat fungal diseases is

Which of the following is an RNA virus?

Augmentin is the trade name of

The percentage of women enrolled in pharmacy schools in the U.S. colleges of pharmacy in 1993 was

The core requirements for a 2-year Associate degree for pharmacy technicians include

Captopril, an antihypertensive, is classified as which of the following?

Manipulating estrogen and progesterone levels can prevent

Histamine blockers that affect type 2 receptors are used for

An example of a class III antiarrhythmic drug that interferes with potassium outflow is

The initial stimulus for coughing probably arises in the

The pharmacy technician certification must be renewed every

Which of the following drugs is classified as an antidepressant, and is also used for smoking cessation?

The trade name of sertraline is

Which of the following is a disadvantage of most antihistamines?

The generic name of Prozac is

Vancomycin is usually given

Which of the following is the trade name of amlodipine?

The generic name of Tagamet is

Which of the following is capable of stopping the growth and reproduction of bacteria, but does not necessarily kill bacteria?

The presence of raised or abnormal levels of lipoproteins and lipids in the blood is called

Which of the following are the most potent and effective anti-inflammatory agents?

Which of the following drugs is NOT a proton pump inhibitor?

Diltiazem, an antianginal drug, is classified as which of the following?

The quality and control unti responsible for auditing the control system and evaluating product quality is sometimes referred to as

Of the number of required continuing education hours for the CPhT, how many hours must be related to pharmacy law?

The generic name of Tofranil is

Which of the following is an example of centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxants?

Which of the following is NOT used to treat asthma?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906

Supplemental Health and Educational Act of 1994

Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970

Orphan Drug Act of 1983

administrative law

criminal law

statutes

slander

negligence

What control drug schedule is morphine?

Which schedule is the opiate morphine, which may result in severe psychological and physical dependence when abused?

Who creates the standards for child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA)?

The maximum amount of items that may be ordered on DEA Form 222 is

Orphan drugs are used for all of the following disorders or conditions, EXCEPT

The "Administrative Simplification" provision of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) consists of

An example of an intentional tort is

The study of values or principles governing personal relationships is called

What regulatory agency is responsible for the approval of drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription labeling, and standards for drug manufacturing?

Which of the following amendments or acts required manufacturers to register and list their products?

The branch of the government that is responsible for creating laws is the

Which act prohibits the reimportation of a drug into the United States by anyone but the manufacturer?

The Model State Pharmacy Practice Act (MSPPA), which can provide a greater degree of uniformity between states in regards to the practice of pharmacy, was developed by the

A pharmacist must be registered with the DEA if he

Pharmacies should make a complete and accurate record of all stocks of controlled substances on hand every

When a controlled substance is stolen or lost from a pharmacy, the nearest DEA office must be notified using which of the following DEA forms?

inventory turnover rate

inventory control

point-of-sale (POS) master

perpetual inventory system

want book

Repackaged pharmaceuticals that are expired should be

When specific stock reorder points are reached, they trigger the

The formula of adding the beginning inventory for a period to the ending inventory for a period and dividing by two is for calculating

It is important to stock items according to their

Inventory of controlled substances must be taken every

What is NOT true concerning the use of a point-of-sale (POS) master?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of formulary systems?

If controlled substances have been ordered, they should be received into the pharmacy by a

The stock of medications a pharmacy keeps immediately on hand is called a(n)

Most drug products are received in the pharmacy in

A Class III recall is for products that may

Which of the following are used to most easily determine each received item and its associated information?

What is true concerning unit-of-use packaging?

An example of a want book would be a

The purpose of drug formularies is to

A list of articles in stock, with the description and quantity of each, is referred to as a(n)

Which of the following is the most suitable, flexible, and open-ended system on the market that can be installed in all of the computers in the main pharmacy?

Most automated dispensing systems comply with both the

Bar coding saves

Inventory control is closely associated with the function of

The perpetual inventory is a written record of the amount of controlled substances for which of the following drug schedules?

A list of drugs and devices that routinely need to be reordered is called a

Which drug recall level may cause serious harm or death?

What is false about inventory and control systems in pharmacy today?

The real advantage of computerized inventory control systems is

Which of the following is the simplest and most widely used method of inventory control?

Which of the following is not a type of inventory management system?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of automated dispensing systems?

Expired compounded pharmaceuticals must be

What is the purpose of formularies?

The medication master file contains all of the information needed for

A pharmacy has purchased 550 products over a period of 3 months. If their average inventory was 235 products in a 3-month period, their inventory turnover rate for this period is

Which class of drug recalls is considered most dangerous, and may cause serious health problems or death?

Regarding inventory, an estimated count must be done for which drug schedules?

For the period of January through June, a pharmacy had a beginning inventory of 312 products and an ending inventory of 336 products. Which of the following is the average inventory for this 6-month period?

pipette

conical graduate

compounding slab

cylindrical graduate

pestle

gel

pastes

cream

suspension

solvent

The type of mortar and pestle that has the advantage of being nonporous and nonstaining is

When mixing two or more powders, you should

Which device is used to shrink bands onto vials?

When compounding solutions, the drug should be dissolved in the

When measuring out a liquid, it is good practice to

Class A balances have a sensitivity requirement of

Which piece of equipment is designed for mixing and melting substances?

Which balance is NOT appropriate for prescription compounding?

When compounding a solution, which form of the drug should be used?

Unlike compounded solutions, suspensions

The smallest size graduate available is

The minimum amount you should measure with a 100 mL graduated cylinder is

When measuring out a liquid in a graduate, the upper surface of the liquid is called

Which type of base is a water-miscible base often used in vaginal and rectal suppositories?

An example of a drug that is applied topically but is intended for systemic absorption into the body is

Mortars and pestles are usually made of all the following, EXCEPT

Which piece of equipment is used to remove seals placed onto vials?

The maximum amount that can be weighed out with a Class A balance is

The largest capsule size that should be given orally to patients is

A two-pan device that may be used for weighing small amounts of drugs (not more than 120 grams) is called a(n)

Balance weights should only be handled with

Sterility of compounded products can be achieved through the following methods, EXCEPT

The first step in adding a salt to a syrup is to add

When reconstituting dry powders of parenteral drugs, it is important to know the

Tablet molds are commonly made of

Manufacturing of prescription products for resale to pharmacies is regulated by the

Why are balance weights usually made of a metal such as brass?

Spatulas are usually made of

Which type of base is used most commonly for rectal suppositories?

Ointments are considered

Ceclor is what generation of Cephalosporins?

The Trade name for Ceftriaxone Sodium is what?

Cefdinir is what generation of Cephalosporins?

Name a first generation Cephalosporin?

True or False: Maxipime can be given PO

What are the three types of Tetracyclines?

What is the generic name for Sumycin?

What is the maximum dose of Declomycin that a patient may have (in milligrams) and which type does it belong to?

triglycerides

nutrition

cholesterol

protein

cyanocobalamin

vitamin

phospholipid

mineral

iron

carbohydrate

electrolyte

vitamin B3

vitamin B6

vitamin D

vitamin B1

Vitamin B12

vitamin A

vitamin B9

vitamin E

vitamin K1

Amino acids that must be derived from dietary sources and cannot be synthesized by the body are called

Copper accumulation in the liver may cause

Which vitamin is important for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus?

Factors that may result in a drug interaction include the following, EXCEPT

Which vitamin is given to patients with hemorrhage disorders?

Vitamin B1 is also called

Which of the following drugs may cause peripheral neuritis in some patients?

Which of the following statements about calcium is false?

Protein is needed for the formation of

Which vitamins are least likely to cause adverse effects when taken in overdose?

LDL (low-density lipoproteins) levels can be decreased by

Which of the following nutrients provides the most energy for the body?

Which nutrient provides the most concentrated source of calories (9 kcal per gram)?

Which of the following drugs may be given concurrently with grapefruit?

Concurrent use of alcoholic beverages and sedatives may result in

It is recommended to limit fat intake to what percentage of total calories consumed?

Proteins are complex nitrogenous compounds that are composed of large combinations of

Any patient taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (an antidepressant) should avoid all of the following foods or beverages, EXCEPT

Current dietary goals in the United States recommend that carbohydrates constitute what percentage of total calories consumed?

The lipoprotein that transports cholesterol from the body to the liver for metabolism, considered the 'good cholesterol," is

Excessive consumption of carbohydrates may lead to

Carbidopa is often prescribed in combination with levodopa in patients with Parkinson's Disease. The addition of carbidopa decreases the amount of levodopa needed to have an effect, but it does not have a beneficial effect in these patients if given alone. This is an example of

The Food Guide Pyramid is scheduled to undergo changes by the USDA due to

Vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage may inactivate

Synergism refers to the effect of two or more drugs causing

A chronic disease that develops over years as a result of a deficiency in total caloric intake is called

Chronic use of alcoholic beverages may interact with the drug phenytoin by

Which vitamin in certain green leafy vegetables interacts with warfarin?

Garlic is an herb used for lowering cholesterol and modestly lowering blood pressure. Which types of drugs would you caution patients about taking concurrently with garlic?

Iodine is an essential micronutrient for which of the following hormones?

Which of the following increases the drug metabolizing enzymes of the liver?

How many amino acids have been identified as vital for proper growth, development, and maintenance of health?

Which nonprescription drug interacts with warfarin?

Carbohydrates that are not immediately used by the body are stored as

The recommended daily requirement of protein is

Which vitamin is converted from cholesterol in the skin by ultraviolet light?

Hypermagnesemia is usually caused by

What patient variables may predispose a patient to drug interactions?

Good cholesterol is known as

The antibiotic ciprofloxacin may have decreased absorption when taken with

In the future, the number of acute beds relative to beds in long-term care will

Long-term care facilities require pharmacy services to be available

What functions do pharmacists provide for long-term care?

The role of pharmacists in long-term care has been shown to

The growth of home health care depends on

Several types of home health care services that are available include the following, EXCEPT

The largest payer of home health care services is

High-tech home health care requires close collaboration between the pharmacy and

Drugs added to IV solutions suffer degradation from the effects of

The equipment typically found in a home infusion pharmacy includes a(n)

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) consists of

Which of the following is correct about total parenteral nutrition (TPN)?

For short-term enteral nutrition therapy, which type of feeding tube is used?

Ambulatory care centers now provide

In ambulatory pharmacy services, clinical services should be available

One of the fastest growing areas of pharmacy is

The latest and most penetrating type of radiation is

Which compound is used in about 80% of radioactive drugs?

Which is true about radiopharmaceuticals?

In hospice care, physicians must certify that the life expectancy of the patient is within

How are radiopharmaceuticals usually transported throughout an institution?

Special badges that monitor radiation level exposure (worn by workers in nuclear pharmacies) are required to be monitored

A modified unit-dose system features a single medication in each blister on cards that can hold between

Which of the following is not a type of home health care service?

Which of the following statements about radioactive components is true?

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of radiation?

An Internet pharmacy charges a patient a co-pay amount via the patient's

Which of the following is a disadvantage of mail-order pharmacy?

Nasogastric feeding tubes carry nutrients into the

The major source of payment for home care is

A group of medications that is provided to a hospice patient by the hospice pharmacy to provide a "start" in treatment for the majority of urgent problems is a(n)

Medications that are required on a continous basis for the treatment of chronic conditions are called

Vials containing the particular radiopharmaceutical compounds, usually in freeze-dried form are

An intravenous feeding that supplies all the nutrients necessary for life is

What part of the radiopharmaceutical process involves performing the appropriate chemical, physical, and biological tests to ensure the suitability of the products to be used in humans?

Pharmacists perform two types of functions for long-term care. What are they?

What are the four types of Lipid Lowering Drugs?

What is one Trade Name for Lovastatin?

Furosemide is what kind of diuretic?

Should a patient be taking a Potassium Supplement if they are on Edecrin?

Name a Potassium Sparing Diuretic?

Hygroton is what type of diuretic?

The patient is hyperkalemic. What is the name of one diuretic that the physician could consider?

Hospital pharmacies leadership position is usually titled

The medication order in a hospital must contain

The medication dispensing system that is considered the safest and most effective is the

In the hospital setting, all medications are ordered by the physician through

The disadvantages of the floor stock system include

Common features of the unit dose system of drug distribution include the following, EXCEPT

Which type of drug product is not required to be sterile prior to administration?

A system of purchasing in which the hospital establishes a relationship with a single wholesaler in order to obtain more competitive pricing is

The target for inventory turnover rate is

The automated processing of medication orders also results in

With a 24-hour medication cart exchange system, the final check is usually done by a

Roles for pharmacy technicians in the hospital include

Policies and Procedure Manuals should be revised at least

The organization that requires policies and procedures to guide the pharmacy department in providing safe, effective, and cost-effective drug therapy is the

The agency that inspects and approves hospitals to provide care for Medicaid patients is

The practice of hospital pharmacy begins with the

The sterile product is usually associated with drugs that are administered by

The primary disadvantage of wholesaler purchasing is

Which of the following statements is false about automation?

Which of the following devices is able to fill each patient medication tray in the cart?

Failure to understand how the billing process works will cause errors in all of the following, EXCEPT

Which of the following is a quasi-legal organization that has defined a standard of practice for pharmacy departments with certain policies and procedures having a defined content?

Which of the following groups of health care professionals are not employees of a hospital?

When multiple hospitals negotiate volume purchases together, this is called

In the hospital pharmacy who determines which medications will be purchased and maintained in stock?

What eliminates the "middle man" and handling fees but requires a significant commitment of time, larger inventories, and more storage space?

Which organization inspects and approves institutions to provide Medicaid and Medicare services?

The leadership position in hospital pharmacies is usually titled

oral PRN medication order

scheduled oral medication order

scheduled IV medication order

Medications given under the direction of a research protocol are called

person who dispenses and counsels patients

Person who assists the pharmacist by filling prescriptions and performing other nonjudgmental tasks

A group that requires specialized education and intellectual knowledge

The art and science of dispensing and preparing medications and providing drug-related information to the public

A group with the responsibility for auditing the control system and evaluating product quality

United States Pharmacopeia

National Pharmacy Technician Association

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

American Association of Pharmacy Technicians

American Pharmacists Association

The PTCB exam is a standardized national exam for certification to become a

What is a nonprofit organization that sets standards for the identity, strength, quality, purity, packaging, and labeling of drug products?

A profession is characterized by

According to the AACP, a Pharm D degree requires how many years of undergraduate study followed by 4 years of graduate study?

The role of the pharmacy technician has been expanding in recent years, and the number of pharmacy technicians has

The skills of the pharmacy technician measured by the PTCB exam are

What is the continuing education requirements?

The association that established a Code of Ethics for Pharmacy Technicians was

the branch of philosophy that deals with the distinction between right and wrong and with the moral consequences of human actions

a principle or rule that is advisable or obligatory to observe

fraudulent labeling or marking

a drug that is developed for small populations of people in need of the drug

rules and regulations resulting from court decisions

a violation of the law

a serious crime, such as murder, kidnapping, assault, or rape, that is punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

a less serious crime, punishable by a fine or imprisonment for less than 1 year

a discipline dealing with the ethical and moral implications of formulary biological research and applications

a database of officially recognized drug names

a uniquie and permanent product code assigned to each new drug as it becomes available in the marketplace; it identifies the manufacturer or distributor, the drug formulation, and the size and type of its packaging

Created the National Drug Code

Established five classes of narcotics

This act created FDA

Created prescription requirements

Reflects an essential change of direction for drug abuse control

Requires that legend drugs must be in child-resistant containers

Requires pharmacists to offer to counsel patients

Requires that drug products, both prescription and nonprescription, must be effective and safe

Pertains to a patient's right to privacy

Pertains to safety in the workplace

The laws relevant to the practice of pharmacy may come from different sources. An example is

Civil law governs pharmacists who do not act in a professional manner with their customers, including areas such as

Ethics are based on

The FDA regulates all drugs with the exception of

Regulatory agencies are government-based departments that create specific rules about what is and is not ______ within a specific field or area of expertise?

Violations against the government or the state are governed by

What is considered the most serious type of crime against the government?

The failure to use a reasonable amount of care to prevent injury or damage to another is

Pharmacy laws of different states are different, but they are based on the same

What agents have a high potential for abuse, but they are currently accepted for medical use in the United States?

What agents have the lowest abuse potential of the controlled substances and consist of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotic drugs?

narcotic alkaloids found in opium

drugs that block neuromuscular transmission at the neuromuscular junction; they cause paralysis of specific skeletal muscles

a temporary, abnormal electrical brain condition that results in abnorma neuronal activity; it can affect mental ability and cause convulsions

a handheld pressurized device used to deliver medications for inhalation

a drug that induces sleep; often used to treat insomnia and in surgical anesthesia

a trance-like state that resembles sleep that is induced by the suggestions of one person upon another who accepts them as effective

a positively charged atom

also known as "spasmolytics," these agents alleviate musculoskeletal pain and spasms to reduce spasticity

an intense, involuntary muscle contraction or spasm, as is commonly seen during a seizure condition

the most potent and consistently effective anti-inflammatory agents that are currently available for relief of respiratory conditions

chemical substances that have morphine-like action in the body; commonly used for pain relief

a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that usually impairs motor skills, speech, and other functions

the use of a sedative agent to reduce excitement, nervousness, or irritation; commonly prior to a medical procedure

substances that suppress the central nervous system, and induce calmness, relaxation, drowsiness, or sleep

Condition that describes chest pain, lack of blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle, usually because of vessel obstruction or spasm

Therapeutic agents that slow or stop the growth of microorganisms

Drugs that counteract the action of histamine

A physiological state consisting of fear, apprehension, or worry

Agents that relax the smooth muscle of the bronchial tubes

Capable of killing bacteria. This term is typically used in reference to antiseptics, disinfections, or antibiotics

Various conditions of abnormal electrical heart activity; the heart may beat too fast, too slow, or irregularly

A drug that reduces coughing, also called a "cough suppressant"

Capable of stopping the growth and reproduction of bacteria

A device used to deliver medication in the form of micronized powder into the lungs

chemical messengers that move through the blood or through cells that carry signals

The presence of raised or abnormal levels of lipids or lipoproteins in the blood

High blood pressure

Narcotic analgesics are

Hypertension

Heart arrhythmias occur because of

Invading microorganisms include

Manipulating estrogen and progesterone levels can prevent

Semisynthetic antibiotics structurally and pharmacologically related to penicillins are

Fluoroquinolones are related to

DNA viruses include

commonly used devices for inhalation include

Carbamazepine is the generic name for

An alkali metal element that helps regulate neuromuscular excitability and muscle contraction

The only one of six essential nutrients containing nitrogen

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for skeletal growth, maintenance of normal mucosal epithelium, reproduction, and visual acuity

Any of several organic acids produced by the hydrolysis of neutral fats

Fats

A disease caused by extreme lack of protein

A common metallic element essential for the synthesis of hemoglobin

An essential micronutrient of the thyroid hormone

A water-soluble vitamin essential for cell growth and the reproduction of red blood cells

Any substance that becomes part of a food product

A substance that prevents tooth decay and protects against osteoporosis and gum disease

A nonmetallic chemical element occurring extensively in nature as a component of phosphate rock

A phosporus-containing lipid

The sum of the processes involved in the taking in of nutrients and their assimilation and used for proper body functioning and maintenance of health

A chemical substance found in food that is necessary for good health

A part of two enzymes that regulate energy metabolism

Inorganic substances occurring naturally in the earth's crust, having a characteristic chemical composition

A water-soluble, injectable form of the product of vitamin K3

Severe wasting caused by lack of protein and all nutrients or faulty absorption

A silver-white mineral element; the second most abundant cation of the intracellular fluids in the body and is essential for many enzyme activities

A system of nourishing through breathing

Substances composed of lipids or fatty acids and occurring in various forms

Compounds that dissociate into ions when dissolved in water

A water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the formation of collagen and fibroid tissue for teeth, bones, cartilage, connective tissue, and skin

A water-soluble B complex vitamin that acts as a coenzyme in fatty acid production and in the oxidation of fatty acids and carbohydrates

A metallic element that is a component of several important enzymes in the body and is essential to good health

A waxy lipid found only in animal tissues

An anion of chlorine

An alkaline earth metal element

A fat-soluble vitamin chemically related to the steroids and essential for the normal formation of bones and teeth

Natural fats consist of what percentage of triglycerides or triacylglycerols?

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for normal reproduction, muscle development, resistance of erythrocytes to hemolysis, and various other biochemical functions.

A water-soluble, crystalline compound of the B complex, essential for normal metabolism and health of the cardiovascular and nervous systems is

Simple fat compounds consisting of three molecules of fatty acid and glycerol is

A water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the formation of collagen and fibroid tissue for teeth, bones, cartilage, connective tissue, and skin is

Vitamin K is also called

Life expectancy in the United States is

Good fats are known as

Zinc deficiency is characterized by

Enteral tube feedings are containdicated in patients with the following:

A system of enzymes that contributes to drug interactions

The cooperative effect of two or more drugs given together to produce a stronger effect than that of either drug given alone

When two drugs act to decrease the effects of each other

An interference of a drug with the effect of another drug, nutrient, or laboratory test

One drug prolongs the effects of another drug

Surgical patients commonly receive more than

When two drugs with similar actions are taken, the effect of the drugs will

What agents are most often abused?

Smoking increases the activity of drug-metabolizing enzymes in the

The pharmacist has a valuable opportunity to make a significant contribution to further enhance the

The process of entering a physician's order into a computer

Zeros that follow decimal points

Charts used to measure a patient's pain intensity level

The failure to do something that a reasonable person might do, or doing something that a reasonable person might not do

Negligence performed by a professional, such as a pharmacist, or a pharmacist-supervised technician

Zeros that precede decimal points

A localized mass of blood outside of the blood vessels that appears to be discolored

Having to do with the examination and treatment of patients

Agents that give immunity to diseases or living organisms

According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, approximately how many Americans die each year as a result of medical errors?

Deaths in U.S. hospitals due to medical errors are more than deaths from motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer and AIDS? What does this number exceed?

According to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, which medications have the "highest alert" concerning medication errors?

Fatigue has many effects that can allow medication errors to occur. They include:

The term "every other day" is abbreviated:

The term "right eye" is abbreviated:

Penalties concerning negligence or malpractice may include:

A pharmacist who fails to perform a prospective drug regimen review, gives incorrect advice, or doesn't warn a patient about potential adverse effects is guilty of

The Joint Commission requires organizations to prove that their personnel are:

An organization that surveys and accredits health care organizations

An order for a medication given under direction of research protocols that also require strict documentation of procurement, dispensing, and administration

The director of the pharmacy or buyer directly contacts and negotiates pricing with pharmaceutical manufactures

The provision of pharmaceutical services within an institutional or hospital setting

Many hospitals working together to negotiate with pharmaceutical manufacturers to get better prices and benefits based upon the ability to promise high committed volumes

A system of drug distribution in which drugs are issue in bulk form and stored in medication rooms on patient care units

The automatic control or operation of equipment, processes, or systems, and often involves robotic machinery controlled by computers

An organization that inspects and approves institutions to provide Medicaid and Medicare services

An inventory control system in which stock arrives just before it is needed

The written order for particular medications and services to be provided to a patient within an institutional setting

An order for a medication to be given in response to a medical emergency

An organization that oversees hospitals, including the pharmacy department

An order for medication to be given in rapid response to a specified medical condition

An order for medication that requires monitored documentation of procurement, dispensing, and administration

A computerized system in which the physician inputs the dedication order directly for electronic receipt in the pharmacy

A system of drug distribution in which a nurse supplies the pharmacy with a transcribed medication order for a particular patient and the pharmacy prepares a 3-day supply of the medication

A system for distributing medication in which the pharmacy prepares single doses of medications for a patient a 24-hour period

A substance that contains no living microorganisms

An agency that registers pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

An order for medication that is to be given on a continuous schedule

An order for medication given via an infection; these medications are to be prepared in a controlled environment

Statement of a series of steps to implement the policies of the department or organization

An order for medication to be given in response to a specific defined parameter or condition

A formal document specifying guidelines for operations of an institution

Statement of the definite course or method of action selected to support goals of the overall organization

Policies and procedures to show proper handling of controlled substances

Policies and procedures showing implementation of its guidelines and standards of practice

Investigation of drug policies and procedures in hospital pharmacies and drug recall policies and procedures

Policies and procedures that ensure the health and safety of people in the workplace