CCP Administrative and Facility Responsibilities 2

Question 1

Under CMS regulations, how often must a consultant pharmacist conduct a drug regimen review for residents in a skilled nursing facility?

Accepted Answer

At least once a month

Answer

At least once every 60 days

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At least once every 90 days

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At least once every 6 months

Question 2

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for inspecting and certifying nursing facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement?

Accepted Answer

CMS via State Survey Agencies

Answer

DEA

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FDA

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OSHA

Question 3

A consultant pharmacist identifies a potential adverse drug reaction in a nursing home resident. What is the FIRST action they should take?

Accepted Answer

Document the finding and notify the attending physician

Answer

Immediately discontinue the medication

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Report directly to the state board of pharmacy

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Wait for the next monthly review to include in the report

Question 4

According to USP <797>, what is the minimum number of air changes per hour (ACPH) required for a cleanroom used for sterile compounding?

Accepted Answer

20 ACPH

Answer

10 ACPH

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30 ACPH

Answer

50 ACPH

Question 5

Which document serves as the primary legal record of a consultant pharmacist's drug regimen review findings in a long-term care facility?

Accepted Answer

Drug Regimen Review (DRR) report

Answer

Pharmacy dispensing log

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Medication Administration Record (MAR)

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Nursing progress notes

Question 6

A long-term care facility wants to use an automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) for controlled substances. Which regulatory requirement is MOST critical to satisfy?

Accepted Answer

The ADC must have perpetual inventory tracking reconciled against DEA records

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The ADC must be cleared by the FDA as a Class II medical device

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The facility must obtain a separate DEA registration for the ADC

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The ADC must be approved by the State Board of Pharmacy before installation

Question 7

Under OBRA '87, which of the following is a PRIMARY responsibility of the consultant pharmacist in a nursing facility?

Accepted Answer

Identifying, reporting, and recommending resolution of medication-related problems

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Providing direct patient care as a licensed prescriber

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Conducting annual fire safety inspections of medication storage areas

Answer

Approving all medication orders before they are dispensed