Pharm: CH.9 - Institutional Pharmacy Practice,

Calcium

electrolyte

Propranolol

beta blocker

Enalapril

ACE inhibitor

Naloxone

used for to treat opioid overdoes

Epinephrine

used for to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)

What is an ASAP order

as soon as possible but not an emergency

PRN

as needed

NKDA

no known drug allergies

HEPA

high-efficiency particulate air

When should STAT orders be completed

must be filled within minutes, can be filled in less than 10 minutes

How many beds do institutional hospitals usually have

have 10-100 bed

Sterile compounding must take place in which ISO level

ISO class 5 or better must used to perform compounding activities

Commonly used medication in a crash cart

contain injectable medication

Responsibilities of a pharmacy technician in an institutional setting

include preparing IV medication on drawers or pyxis machines & entering patient into pharmacy computer system

Which body system does parenteral medications bypass

bypass the digestive system & are intended for quick systemic action

Different name for horizontal flow hood

laminar airflow workbenches (LAFW)

Typical stock medication found in central supply

analgesics & antipyretics, antibiotics, injectable fluid, iv solutions, emergency medications

Which organization recognizes pharmacy technicians as a cornerstone of the future

the pharmacy technician society (TPTS)

How can information be linked between the pharmacy & other areas of the hospital

computerized physician order entry (CPOE)

Some task of loading patient cassette drawers

includes accurately placing each patient prescribed medication into labeled drawers for distribution throughout the day

What are the first 2 steps in personal cleansing & garbing for sterile compounding

remove all personal over garments

remove all cosmetics & jewelry (no artificial nails allowed)

Agency that accredits healthcare organization every 39 months

the joint commission (TJC)

What are medications not approved for hospital pharmacy called

“non-formulary medications”

What is code blue

medical emergency adult