CPhT Medication Safety 5

Question 1

When performing an independent double-check, what is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

The second checker verifies independently without seeing the first checker's result

Answer

Both checkers review together at the same time

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The pharmacist checks after the technician confirms

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The original dispenser re-checks their own work

Question 2

A pharmacy technician notices a patient has been on a high-dose opioid for 90 days without a dose review. Which action is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Alert the pharmacist to review the patient's therapy

Answer

Dispense the refill as usual

Answer

Contact the patient's insurance company

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Reduce the dose before dispensing

Question 3

What does a 'near miss' represent in pharmacy error management?

Accepted Answer

An error that was caught before reaching the patient

Answer

An error that caused minor patient harm

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An error reported to the FDA

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An error that occurred due to look-alike drugs

Question 4

Which abbreviation is on the ISMP 'Do Not Use' list due to misinterpretation risk?

Accepted Answer

U (for units)

Answer

mg

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mL

Answer

PO

Question 5

A pharmacist counsels a patient on a new anticoagulant. Under medication safety principles, what role does patient education play?

Accepted Answer

It adds a patient-centered safety layer to the dispensing process

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It substitutes for pharmacist verification

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It is the last defense against medication errors

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It is required only for Schedule II medications

Question 6

Which strategy best addresses the risk of a 'wrong route' medication error?

Accepted Answer

Route-specific connectors that prevent incorrect connections

Answer

Tall man lettering on labels

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Barcode scanning of the medication

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Color-coded drug labels

Question 7

A technician fills a prescription for 'MTX' and dispenses methotrexate instead of mitoxantrone because both share the abbreviation. What is the root cause?

Accepted Answer

Use of an error-prone abbreviation in the prescription

Answer

Pharmacist failed to verify the order

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Patient provided incorrect medication history

Answer

Drug was stored incorrectly on the shelf