Pharmacy and Medication Management Flashcards
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A correctional patient refuses their prescribed antihypertensive medication. What is the appropriate response by health staff?
Answer: Document the refusal, educate the patient on risks, and notify the prescriber
Competent adult patients have the right to refuse treatment; staff must document, educate, and notify the provider to plan alternative management.
Which of the following is the most significant reason why psychotropic medication non-adherence is concerning in a correctional setting?
Answer: It can lead to psychiatric decompensation, which may manifest as behavioral disturbances or safety incidents
Non-adherence to psychotropic medications can destabilize mental health conditions, increasing the risk of self-harm, aggression, or crisis.
What is the recommended storage temperature range for most oral medications in a correctional facility pharmacy?
Answer: 59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C) or per manufacturer specifications
Most medications require storage at controlled room temperature (59–77°F) to maintain efficacy and stability per USP standards.
Which of the following actions constitutes medication diversion in a correctional healthcare setting?
Answer: A nurse removing controlled substances for personal use or to give to inmates outside the prescription
Medication diversion—taking controlled substances for unauthorized use—is a federal crime and grounds for immediate termination and prosecution.
Why is it important for correctional health staff to review a patient's complete medication list before prescribing a new drug?
Answer: To identify potential drug-drug interactions that could cause adverse events
Drug-drug interaction screening is essential to patient safety, as polypharmacy increases the risk of adverse and potentially fatal reactions.
Under NCCHC standards, what is required when a formulary medication is not clinically appropriate for a specific patient?
Answer: A non-formulary exception or override process must be available to allow medically necessary drugs to be prescribed
NCCHC requires that non-formulary medications be accessible through a defined exception process when clinically indicated, ensuring care is not denied due to formulary restrictions.