PEBC Drug Dispensing and Compounding Flashcards

Which of the following is considered an 'error of omission' in a pharmacy dispensing context?

Answer: Failing to counsel a patient on a new medication

An error of omission occurs when a required action — such as counselling a patient on a new medication — is not performed.

According to Canadian regulations, what is the minimum information required on a compounded preparation label?

Answer: Drug name, strength, quantity, patient name, prescriber, BUD, storage conditions, pharmacist/pharmacy identifier

Canadian regulations require compounded labels to include drug name, strength, quantity, patient name, prescriber, beyond-use date, storage conditions, and pharmacy identification.

When verifying a prescription for a pediatric patient, what additional calculation step is most important?

Answer: Calculating the weight-based dose and confirming it falls within the safe therapeutic range

For pediatric patients, weight-based dose calculation and verification against safe therapeutic ranges is critical to prevent under- or over-dosing.

A pharmacist identifies a prescription forgery. What is the correct first action?

Answer: Refuse to dispense and notify local law enforcement or the relevant authorities

Upon identifying a forged prescription, the pharmacist must refuse dispensing and report the incident to law enforcement as required by law.

Which type of medication error occurs when the right drug is given but at the wrong time interval?

Answer: Wrong frequency error

A wrong frequency error occurs when the correct drug is dispensed but administered at a different time interval than prescribed.

Under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), which schedule covers opioids such as morphine and oxycodone?

Answer: Schedule I

Opioids such as morphine and oxycodone are listed under Schedule I of the CDSA, which includes the most strictly controlled substances.