Consultant Pharmacist Professional Roles Flashcards
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A consultant pharmacist conducting a medication regimen review in a nursing facility identifies a patient on 11 chronic medications. What term best describes this patient's situation?
Answer: Polypharmacy
Polypharmacy is defined as the concurrent use of multiple medications (commonly 5 or more), which is a primary target for consultant pharmacist intervention.
Which federal regulation specifically requires that long-term care facilities provide residents with pharmaceutical services including drug regimen review?
Answer: OBRA 87 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987)
OBRA 87 mandated monthly drug regimen reviews by a licensed pharmacist in Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing facilities, establishing the consultant pharmacist role.
A consultant pharmacist recommending discontinuation of a long-term benzodiazepine in an elderly patient should suggest what primary tapering strategy?
Answer: Gradual dose reduction over weeks to months
Gradual tapering over weeks to months minimizes withdrawal risk and rebound anxiety when discontinuing long-term benzodiazepines in elderly patients.
In the consultant pharmacist's scope of practice, what does the acronym 'MRR' stand for?
Answer: Medication Regimen Review
MRR (Medication Regimen Review) is the comprehensive evaluation of a patient's entire medication regimen performed by consultant pharmacists, especially in long-term care.
A consultant pharmacist identifies that a nursing home resident is receiving haloperidol without a documented diagnosis justifying its use. Under OBRA 87 regulations, this medication would be classified as a:
Answer: Unnecessary drug
OBRA 87 defines 'unnecessary drugs' as those used without adequate indication, in excessive doses, for excessive duration, without monitoring, or causing adverse consequences.
Which organization offers the Certified Consultant Pharmacist (CCP) credential, requiring pharmacists to demonstrate specialized expertise in geriatric care?
Answer: American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) administers the CCP examination and credential for pharmacists specializing in geriatric and long-term care pharmacy.
A consultant pharmacist reviewing a care plan notices a patient's pain medication was recently increased but no reassessment for efficacy is scheduled. What quality improvement principle does this violate?
Answer: Closing the loop on therapeutic monitoring
Effective medication management requires closing the monitoring loop by scheduling reassessment after any medication change to evaluate therapeutic outcomes.