PT217 Inpatient Pharmacy Practice & Medication Management Review

What are the roles of the pharmacist and pharmacy technician in the inpatient setting?

They manage medication orders and ensure safe medication practices.

What is the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI)?

It is a framework used to enhance pharmacy services in healthcare settings.

What are the different types of inpatient settings?

Acute care, long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialty care.

What is medication reconciliation?

The process of ensuring accurate and comprehensive medication information at transitions of care.

What is the difference between active and inert ingredients?

Active ingredients provide therapeutic effects, while inert ingredients serve as fillers or stabilizers.

What is a synthetic drug?

A drug that is chemically manufactured rather than derived from natural sources.

What are the phases of bringing a drug to market?

Preclinical testing, clinical trials, and regulatory review.

How can you identify the different parts of the NDC number?

The NDC number consists of three segments: labeler code, product code, and package code.

What are the parenteral routes of administration?

Intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intrathecal.

What is TPN and how is it made?

Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is a method of feeding that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract.

What is the difference between certification, credentialing, recertification, licensure, and registration?

Certification validates skills, credentialing verifies qualifications, recertification maintains certification, licensure grants legal permission, and registration is the process of recording information.

What are the functions of a hospital?

To provide patient care, conduct research, and offer education.

What is a hospital drug formulary?

A list of medications approved for use within a hospital.

What is the P&T committee?

Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee that evaluates and makes decisions about drug formulary.

What services does a hospital pharmacy provide?

Medication dispensing, clinical consultations, and drug therapy management.

What is the sequence of garbing for sterile compounding?

Wash hands, don gown, wear gloves, and put on a mask.

What is an autoclave?

A device used for sterilization using steam under pressure.

What is unit dose medication?

A system where medications are packaged in single doses for administration.

What are the sources of contamination in a pharmacy?

Airborne particles, surface contamination, and improper handling.

What do the CDC's universal precautions address?

Infection control practices to prevent transmission of diseases.

What is the difference between acidic and alkaline solutions?

Acidic solutions have a pH less than 7, while alkaline solutions have a pH greater than 7.

What are the different types of IV solutions?

Normal Saline (NS), Dextrose 5% in Water (D5W), and various concentrations.

What is Lactated Ringer's solution?

An IV solution that contains electrolytes and is used for fluid replacement.

What is the difference between isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions?

Isotonic solutions have equal osmotic pressure, hypotonic solutions have lower osmotic pressure, and hypertonic solutions have higher osmotic pressure.

What are ampules and vials?

Containers for storing medications; ampules are sealed glass containers, while vials can be multi-dose or single-dose.

What are the steps for cleaning a hazardous spill?

Assess the area, wear appropriate PPE, contain the spill, and clean using approved methods.

How do you calculate the completion time for an IV bag?

Determine the flow rate and volume to be infused.

What does 'overfill' mean in an IV bag?

Exceeding the labeled volume to ensure the patient receives the correct dose.

What is the vial and bag system?

A method of storing and dispensing medications using vials and IV bags.

What are the requirements for becoming an inpatient IV technician?

Completion of training programs and certification in sterile compounding.

How do you read military time?

Convert hours to a 24-hour format.

Can a patient request their medication records from the inpatient pharmacy?

No, they must go through the billing department.

What are the HIPAA rules?

Regulations to protect patient privacy and information.

What should you do if someone hands you medication?

Document the transaction and ensure proper handling.