Administrative and Facility Responsibilities Flashcards
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Which USP chapter governs quality standards for pharmaceutical compounding of sterile preparations, including beyond-use dating and environmental monitoring?
Answer: USP
USP is the standard chapter that establishes microbial contamination risk levels, BUD guidelines, and environmental monitoring requirements for sterile compounding.
A consultant pharmacist reviews a facility policy requiring PRN (as-needed) medications to be reassessed for continued appropriateness. What is the MOST appropriate reassessment interval in long-term care?
Answer: Every 30 days or at each drug regimen review
PRN medications should be evaluated at least monthly during the drug regimen review to assess continued clinical indication and patient response.
Which of the following is TRUE regarding controlled substance disposal in long-term care facilities under DEA regulations?
Answer: Non-registrant facilities must transfer waste controlled substances to a DEA-registered reverse distributor or authorized collector
DEA regulations require that long-term care facilities transfer unwanted controlled substances to a DEA-registered reverse distributor or authorized take-back collector for proper disposal.
The 'three-check' system in medication administration refers to verifying the right medication at which three points?
Answer: When removing from storage, before preparation, and before administration
The three-check system requires nurses to verify the medication when removing it from storage, before preparing the dose, and immediately before administering it to the patient.
A nursing facility is cited for having medications stored above 77°F (25°C) in resident rooms. Which regulation does this MOST directly violate?
Answer: CMS F-tag F756 (Pharmacy Services)
CMS F-tag F756 requires pharmacy services to ensure medications are stored under proper conditions of sanitation, temperature, light, moisture, ventilation, and security.
What is the purpose of a Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program under Medicare Part D?
Answer: To optimize therapeutic outcomes for targeted beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions and multiple medications
MTM programs are designed to improve therapeutic outcomes for high-risk Medicare Part D beneficiaries through pharmacist-delivered patient education and medication review.
Under the federal Residents' Rights provisions of OBRA '87, a nursing home resident has the right to refuse medication. What should the consultant pharmacist advise facility staff to do?
Answer: Document the refusal, notify the physician, and explore alternative approaches
Residents have the right to refuse treatment; staff must document refusals, notify the physician, and work collaboratively to understand and address the resident's concerns.