Collaborative Practice Agreements Flashcards
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A pharmacist working under a CPA in a diabetes clinic wants to start insulin therapy for a newly diagnosed patient. The CPA covers 'glucose-lowering medication initiation.' What should the pharmacist verify first?
Answer: That the patient meets the inclusion criteria specified in the CPA
Before acting under a CPA, the pharmacist must confirm the patient meets the CPA's defined inclusion criteria.
In which care setting have CPAs historically been LEAST utilized?
Answer: Community independent pharmacies
Community independent pharmacies have historically had the lowest CPA utilization, often due to lack of physician relationships and reimbursement barriers.
When documenting a pharmacist intervention made under a CPA, which is the MOST important piece of information to record?
Answer: Clinical rationale for the action taken and the outcome
Clinical rationale and outcomes documentation demonstrates that the pharmacist acted within the CPA scope and supports continuity of care.
A state pharmacy board is considering expanding CPA authority. Which argument BEST supports this expansion?
Answer: CPAs improve medication adherence, outcomes, and healthcare access
Evidence shows CPAs improve medication adherence, clinical outcomes, and access to care, especially in underserved areas.
Which of the following would be OUTSIDE the scope of a standard CPA for a clinical pharmacist?
Answer: Diagnosing hypertension de novo without physician input
Diagnosis of a new condition is a physician function and is excluded from pharmacist scope even under a CPA.
A pharmacist declines to treat a patient because the patient's condition is not listed in the CPA. This is an example of:
Answer: Practicing within authorized scope
Refusing to act outside the CPA's defined scope demonstrates appropriate adherence to authorized boundaries.
What is the pharmacist's obligation if a patient covered by a CPA experiences an adverse drug reaction requiring urgent medical attention?
Answer: Immediately notify the collaborating physician and provide appropriate first response
Patient safety requires immediate physician notification and appropriate response to adverse events under any CPA.