automated dispensing system
a system in which medications are dispensed at their point of use upon confirmation of an order communicated from a centralized computer system
closed formulary
a limited list of approved medication
database
a collection of information structures so that specific information within it can easily be retrieved and used.
formulary
a list of medications approved for use.
inventory
a list of goods or items a business uses in its normal operations.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
OSHA requires notices that provide hazard, handling, clean-up,and first aid information
open formulary
a system that allow purchase of any medication that is precribed
perpetual inventory
a system that maintains a continuous record of every item in inventory so that it always show the stock on hand
point-of-sale system (POS)
an inventory system in which the item is deducted from inventory as it is sold or dispensed
purchase order number
the number system assigned to each order for identification
reorder points
minimum and maximum stock levels which determine when a reorder is placed and for how much.
therapeutic equivalent
pharmaceutical equivalents that produce the same effects in pts
turnover
the rate at which inventory is used, generally expressed in number of days
unit-dose packaging
a package containing a single dose of a medication.
open formulary
one that allows purchase of any medication that is prescribed
closed formulating
A limited list of approved medications
turnover
The rate at which inventory is used, generally expressed in number of days
Schedule II substance
Must be stocked separately in a secure place and require a special order form for reordering. Their stock must be continually monitored and documented.
Perpetual inventory
A system that maintains a continuous record of every item in inventory so that it always shows the stock on hand.
inventory
A list of goods or items a business uses in its normal operation.
reorder points
Minimum and maximum stock levels which determines when a reorder is placed and for how much.
ORDER ENTRY DEVICE
In a computerized inventory system, a hand-held device to generate orders.
Theropeutic equivalent
Plarmaceuticals that have the same effect in pts
Purchase order number
A number assigned to each order for products that will allow it to be tracked and checked throughout the order process
automated dispensing system
Medications are dispensed at their pt of use after an ordr has been confirmed and then communicated from a centralized computer system
unit-dose
A package containing a single dose of a medication
dispensing unit
In hospitals and other settings, medications are stocked in units throughout the facility that may also be called supply stations or med-stations.
T/F. The majority of pharmaceutical manufacturer sales are to wholesalers
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T/F. Baker Cells is an example of a robotic device
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T/F. Reorder points are maximum and minimum inventory levels for a product.
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T/F. Computerized ordering systems do not allow manual editing.
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T/F. Point-of-sale systems adjust inventory as medications are sold or dispensed.
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T/F. With computers keeping records, printed copies are not needed
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T/F. Certain hazardous substances may not be shipped by air
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T/F. A closed formulary allows any medication prescribed to be purchased
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T/F. Most drug products should be stored at 50 to 59 degrees.
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T/F. Hospitals frequently use drug dispensing units located at ports of use through out the hospital.
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The list of medications that are approved for use in a health-care system is called a (an)
a. turnover
b. formulary
c. therapeutic equivalent
d. wholesale
formulary
Medications that are chemically different but have similar actions and effects are
a. generic equivalents
b. always less expensive
c. always more expensive
d. therapeutically equivalent.
therapeutically equivalent
____ is an expression for the rate at which inventory is used and is generally expressed in number of days.
a. Reciprocal
b. Turnover
c. POS
d. Availability
turnover
Large purchasing groups that buy drugs in bulk for their members are called
a. GPOs
b. wholesales
c. OSHA
d. DPT
GPOs (Group purchasing organizations)
Pyxis Med/Suppy station is a good example of a (n)
a. automated point-of-use storage system
b. automated dispensing machine
c. robotic dispensing machine
d. mobile robot
automated dispensing machine
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are required by ____ for hazardous substances and provide hazard, handling, clean-up, and first aid information
a. OSHA
b. State Board of Pharmacy
c. FDA
d. DEA
OSHA
When reconciling an order, controlled substances are shipped separately, and should be checked in by a (an)
a. technician
b. pharmacy clerk
c. pharmacist
d. intern
pharmacist
An inventory system in which the item is deducted from inventory as it is dispensed is called a/an
a. automated dispensing unit
b. point-of-use system
c. formulary
d. point of sale system.
point of sale system
The po number identifies the
a. post office
b. pharmacy
c. point-of-sale
d. purchase order
purchase order
Walkers, wheel chairs, crutches, and bedpans are examples of
a. GPO
b. DME
c. DOT
d. EPA
DME (durable medical equipment)
Inventory goals
The goals of inventory management is two-fold; to ensure drugs are available when needed and that contract or special pricing is followed.
open formulary
One that allows purchase of any medication that is prescribed.
closed formulary
A limited list of approved medication
closed formulary
A limited list of approved medication
wholesalers
More than three-quarters of pharmaceutical manufacturers' sales are directly to drug wholesalers, who in turn resell their inventory to hospitals, pharmacies, and other pharmaceutical dispensers. they are government-licensed and regulated.
Schedule I substances
Must be stocked separately in a secure place and require a special order form for reordering. Their stock must be continually monitored and documented.
perpetual inventory
a system that maintains a continuous record of every item in an inventory so that it always shows the stock on hand
spoilage
Inappropriate storage conditions or expired products automatically determine that a product is spoiled sine in either case the chemical compounds in the drug product may have degraded
turnover
The rate at which inventory is used
point of sale (POS) system
a system in which the item is deducted from inventory as it is sold or dispensed.
drug reorder points
Maximum and minimum inventory levels for each drug.
hard copy
Important reports (especially purchase orders) should be regularly printed out and filed as hard copy both for convenience and as a backup record-keeping system.
COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
Factors that can damage computer systems are temperature, dust, moisture, movement, vibrations, and power surges.