Patient Safety & Quality Assurance Flashcards
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What is the purpose of auxiliary labels on prescription bottles?
Answer: To provide additional safety warnings or instructions
Auxiliary labels (e.g., 'Take with food,' 'May cause drowsiness') provide supplemental safety information beyond the main prescription label.
Which storage condition is required for most vaccines?
Answer: Refrigerated (36–46°F)
Most vaccines must be stored at 36–46°F (2–8°C) in a refrigerator to maintain potency and efficacy.
What does 'BUD' stand for in pharmacy compounding?
Answer: Beyond-Use Date
BUD (Beyond-Use Date) is the date after which a compounded preparation should not be used, assigned based on stability data and USP guidelines.
A root cause analysis (RCA) is performed after a medication error to:
Answer: Identify underlying system failures that contributed to the error
RCA is a systematic process to identify the fundamental causes of a medication error to prevent recurrence — not to assign blame.
Which USP chapter governs sterile compounding standards?
Answer: USP
USP provides standards for sterile compounding including beyond-use dating, environmental monitoring, and cleanroom requirements.
Pharmacy technicians are required to report medication errors primarily to:
Answer: The supervising pharmacist
Technicians must immediately report medication errors to the supervising pharmacist, who will assess the clinical impact and take corrective action.