Safe Medication Storage Flashcards
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A power outage causes the medication refrigerator to be off for several hours. What should the QMAP do?
Answer: Check temperature, document outage duration, and consult the pharmacist about medication safety
Assess the situation systematically and consult the pharmacist to determine which medications may be compromised.
How should medications awaiting disposal be stored?
Answer: In a separate, secured area clearly marked as awaiting disposal with controlled substances requiring witnessed disposal
Medications awaiting disposal must be secured separately, labeled clearly, with controlled substances requiring witnessed destruction.
What is the significance of "look-alike, sound-alike" (LASA) medications in storage?
Answer: Store separately and clearly differentiate to prevent mix-ups
LASA medications must be stored separately with clear differentiation to prevent dangerous mix-ups.
A resident brings personal medications from home. What should happen?
Answer: Inventory, verify with pharmacist or nurse, and incorporate into managed system or store securely per policy
Personal medications must be identified, verified, and handled according to facility policy for safety.
What is the proper way to handle a medication recall notice?
Answer: Immediately identify recalled inventory, quarantine it, notify nurse and pharmacy, and follow recall instructions
Recalls require immediate action to identify, quarantine, and remove affected medications from use.
How should multi-dose vials like insulin be handled to prevent contamination?
Answer: Clean the stopper with alcohol before each use, use a new sterile needle each time, and date the vial when opened
Swab the stopper with alcohol before every access, always use a new sterile needle, and date the vial when opened.