CCP Consultant Pharmacist Professional Roles 2

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Polypharmacy

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Therapeutic duplication

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Medication cascade

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Inappropriate prescribing

Question 2

Which federal regulation specifically requires that long-term care facilities provide residents with pharmaceutical services including drug regimen review?

Accepted Answer

OBRA 87 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987)

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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

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Medicare Part D regulations

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The Joint Commission standards

Question 3

A consultant pharmacist recommending discontinuation of a long-term benzodiazepine in an elderly patient should suggest what primary tapering strategy?

Accepted Answer

Gradual dose reduction over weeks to months

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Abrupt discontinuation with monitoring

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Substitution with a shorter-acting benzodiazepine first

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Immediate switch to an SSRI

Question 4

In the consultant pharmacist's scope of practice, what does the acronym 'MRR' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Medication Regimen Review

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Medication Risk Reduction

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Monthly Resident Report

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Medication Reconciliation Record

Question 5

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:

Accepted Answer

Unnecessary drug

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Potentially inappropriate medication (PIM)

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Chemical restraint

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Therapeutic duplication

Question 6

Which organization offers the Certified Consultant Pharmacist (CCP) credential, requiring pharmacists to demonstrate specialized expertise in geriatric care?

Accepted Answer

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)

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American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

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American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

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National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)

Question 7

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?

Accepted Answer

Closing the loop on therapeutic monitoring

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Medication reconciliation

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Formulary compliance

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Adverse drug reaction reporting