CPhT Medication Safety 4

Question 1

Which FDA program allows patients and healthcare providers to voluntarily report adverse drug events?

Accepted Answer

MedWatch

Answer

The FDA MedWatch program is the voluntary reporting system for serious adverse events related to drugs, biologics, and medical devices.

Question 2

What does the abbreviation REMS stand for in drug safety?

Accepted Answer

Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy

Answer

REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) programs are FDA-required safety plans for drugs with serious risks that require special management.

Question 3

A patient is prescribed both warfarin and aspirin. What is the primary safety concern with this combination?

Accepted Answer

Increased bleeding risk due to additive anticoagulant effects

Answer

Warfarin and aspirin together significantly increase bleeding risk, as aspirin inhibits platelet function while warfarin inhibits clotting factor synthesis.

Question 4

Which safety label should be affixed to a prescription for metronidazole?

Accepted Answer

Avoid alcohol while taking this medication

Answer

Metronidazole causes a disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol, resulting in severe nausea, vomiting, and flushing.

Question 5

What is the safest method for a pharmacy technician to verify patient identity when dispensing a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Request a government-issued photo ID

Answer

Requesting a government-issued photo ID ensures the controlled substance is dispensed to the correct individual and helps prevent diversion.

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CPhT Medication Safety 4