CCP Administrative and Facility Responsibilities 3

Question 1

Which USP chapter governs quality standards for pharmaceutical compounding of sterile preparations, including beyond-use dating and environmental monitoring?

Accepted Answer

USP <797>

Answer

USP <797> is the standard chapter that establishes microbial contamination risk levels, BUD guidelines, and environmental monitoring requirements for sterile compounding.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

Every 30 days or at each drug regimen review

Answer

PRN medications should be evaluated at least monthly during the drug regimen review to assess continued clinical indication and patient response.

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE regarding controlled substance disposal in long-term care facilities under DEA regulations?

Accepted Answer

Non-registrant facilities must transfer waste controlled substances to a DEA-registered reverse distributor or authorized collector

Answer

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.

Question 4

The 'three-check' system in medication administration refers to verifying the right medication at which three points?

Accepted Answer

When removing from storage, before preparation, and before administration

Answer

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.

Question 5

A nursing facility is cited for having medications stored above 77°F (25°C) in resident rooms. Which regulation does this MOST directly violate?

Accepted Answer

CMS F-tag F756 (Pharmacy Services)

Answer

CMS F-tag F756 requires pharmacy services to ensure medications are stored under proper conditions of sanitation, temperature, light, moisture, ventilation, and security.

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CCP Administrative and Facility Responsibilities 3