CCHP Pharmacy and Medication Management 2

Question 1

What is the primary clinical concern when a newly incarcerated patient's psychiatric medications are abruptly discontinued?

Accepted Answer

Risk of acute psychiatric decompensation, seizures (for benzodiazepines), or other withdrawal effects

Answer

Abrupt discontinuation of psychiatric or certain other medications can cause serious withdrawal syndromes or rapid psychiatric deterioration.

Question 2

What is 'keep-on-person' (KOP) medication policy in correctional healthcare?

Accepted Answer

A policy allowing low-risk inmates to self-administer certain medications in their cells

Answer

KOP policies permit selected patients to hold and self-administer lower-risk medications, reducing nursing workload while maintaining safety.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a high-alert medication that requires extra safeguards in correctional pharmacy management?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

Answer

Insulin is a high-alert medication because dosing errors can cause life-threatening hypoglycemia, requiring double-checks and careful storage.

Question 4

When a correctional facility receives a new medication order for an incarcerated patient, which step should occur BEFORE the first dose is administered?

Accepted Answer

Conduct allergy screening and verify no contraindications exist

Answer

Allergy review and contraindication checks must be completed before dispensing any new medication to prevent adverse drug events.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'medication reconciliation' during an inmate's intake into a correctional facility?

Accepted Answer

Comparing the patient's reported medication history with their documented records to ensure accuracy

Answer

Medication reconciliation at intake ensures accurate documentation of current medications and prevents omissions or duplications.

(CCHP) Certified Correctional Health Professional Practice Test

(CCHP) Certified Correctional Health Professional Practice Test

CCHP Pharmacy and Medication Management 2