IPPE Doc 2

What is the brand name of alteplase?

Activase

Which medication is classified as an adrenergic agonist?

Dopamine

Which medication is a beta-1 selective blocker?

Atenolol

Which adverse effect is most associated with clindamycin?

C. difficile-associated diarrhea

What class of drug is Merrem?

Carbapenem

Which medication causes peripheral edema?

Diltiazem

Which responsibility must be performed by a pharmacist?

Verifying IV medications

Which organization is responsible for workplace safety?

OSHA

Which of the following is NOT a formulary cost-containment strategy?

Nonformulary drugs

What practice model involves a pharmacist preparing and distributing medications with limited patient interaction?

Drug distribution-centered

What practice model involves a pharmacist participating in interdisciplinary rounds and making therapeutic recommendations?

Clinical-centered

What practice model involves a pharmacist focusing on optimizing medication outcomes as part of a healthcare team?

Patient-centered

What factor contributed to the development of the unit-dose drug distribution system according to Mirror to Hospital Pharmacy?

Reduction of medication errors and improved accountability

Which concept is NOT highlighted in Mirror to Hospital Pharmacy?

Increased physician autonomy

What is required before switching to a formulary therapeutic alternative?

Prescriber approval is required

What responsibilities may a pharmacist perform on the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee?

All of the above

What is TRUE regarding automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs)?

ADCs improve medication access while maintaining inventory controls

What is TRUE about first-dose dispensing?

First doses often require expedited dispensing to avoid delays in therapy

How are maintenance doses best described?

Subsequent scheduled doses after therapy has been initiated

What is an advantage of a unit-dose drug distribution system?

Improved medication safety and accountability

What best describes an adverse drug event (ADE)?

Any injury resulting from medication use

What best describes an adverse drug reaction (ADR)?

A harmful, unintended response to a medication at normal doses

What best describes a side effect?

A predictable secondary effect of a medication

Which statement is TRUE regarding ADEs and ADRs?

All ADRs are ADEs

How often should PEC work surfaces be cleaned according to USP <797>?

Daily

How often should floors in the buffer room be cleaned according to USP <797>?

Daily

How often should ceilings, shelving, walls, and doors be cleaned according to USP <797>?

Monthly

How often should personnel competency evaluation and recertification occur?

At least every 12 months

Hazardous compounded sterile products should be prepared in which primary engineering control?

Class II Biological Safety Cabinet

What classification applies to a patient with a BMI of 31 kg/m²?

Obese

Which weight should be used for dosing acyclovir in an obese patient?

Adjusted body weight

Which laboratory value may indicate anemia?

Hemoglobin

If a patient is hyponatremic, which laboratory value is abnormal?

Sodium

What does leukocytosis refer to?

Elevated white blood cell count

Which step of the PPCP process involves gathering patient information?

Collect

Which PPCP step involves evaluating medication appropriateness and identifying problems?

Assess

Which PPCP step involves monitoring outcomes and determining whether goals are achieved?

Follow-up

What does SBAR stand for?

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation