Pharmacy and Medication Management Flashcards
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What is the primary clinical concern when a newly incarcerated patient's psychiatric medications are abruptly discontinued?
Answer: Risk of acute psychiatric decompensation, seizures (for benzodiazepines), or other withdrawal effects
Abrupt discontinuation of psychiatric or certain other medications can cause serious withdrawal syndromes or rapid psychiatric deterioration.
What is 'keep-on-person' (KOP) medication policy in correctional healthcare?
Answer: A policy allowing low-risk inmates to self-administer certain medications in their cells
KOP policies permit selected patients to hold and self-administer lower-risk medications, reducing nursing workload while maintaining safety.
Which of the following is an example of a high-alert medication that requires extra safeguards in correctional pharmacy management?
Answer: Insulin
Insulin is a high-alert medication because dosing errors can cause life-threatening hypoglycemia, requiring double-checks and careful storage.
When a correctional facility receives a new medication order for an incarcerated patient, which step should occur BEFORE the first dose is administered?
Answer: Conduct allergy screening and verify no contraindications exist
Allergy review and contraindication checks must be completed before dispensing any new medication to prevent adverse drug events.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'medication reconciliation' during an inmate's intake into a correctional facility?
Answer: Comparing the patient's reported medication history with their documented records to ensure accuracy
Medication reconciliation at intake ensures accurate documentation of current medications and prevents omissions or duplications.
How should unused or expired medications be handled in a correctional facility to comply with DEA regulations?
Answer: Dispose of controlled substances per DEA-authorized destruction protocols; non-controlled per state guidelines
Federal and state regulations govern medication disposal, with controlled substances requiring DEA-compliant destruction methods and proper documentation.