Medications Provided In Multi-dose Format Policy
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Salbutamol nebules must be disposed 24 hours after the opening time.
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True
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False
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About This Quiz
This quiz covers policies on multi-dose medication formats, including storage, disposal, and usage timelines, focusing on ensuring safety and compliance in healthcare settings.
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During your medication inventory, you noticed the open date of Cephalexin Oral Suspension is August 12, 2017 and the current date is November 3, 2017. What action you will perform?
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Discard the medicine as it is beyond the use date.
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Keep the medicine in safe and in desired temperature.
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Dispose the medicine in medical waste bin.
Correct Answer
A. Keep the medicine in safe and in desired temperature.Explanation
The open date of the Cephalexin Oral Suspension is within the acceptable time frame as it is less than 3 months old. Therefore, it is still safe to use and does not need to be discarded. However, it is important to keep the medicine stored properly in a safe place and at the desired temperature to maintain its effectiveness.Rate this question:
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SKMC issued nitroglycerin tablet sublingual 0.3 mg to Mr. Oamil as his PRN medicine for chest pain. The pharmacist transferred the medicine to pre-filled container with medicine information sticker. In accordance to Tulip HCC multi dosage policy, the nitroglycerin must be disposed in how many weeks after the opening date?
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14 weeks in dark colored container.
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10 weeks
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6 weeks
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8 weeks
Correct Answer
A. 8 weeksExplanation
According to Tulip HCC multi dosage policy, nitroglycerin must be disposed of within 8 weeks after the opening date. This is important because nitroglycerin is a medication that can lose its potency over time, especially when exposed to light and air. Therefore, it is necessary to follow the recommended disposal timeframe to ensure the medication remains effective and safe for use.Rate this question:
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The opthalmic ointment must be disposed in ____weeks from the opening date.
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8
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4
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2
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6
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A. 4Explanation
The correct answer is 4. Ophthalmic ointments are usually recommended to be disposed of within 4 weeks from the opening date. This is because after this time, the ointment may become contaminated with bacteria or lose its effectiveness. It is important to follow these guidelines to ensure the safety and efficacy of the medication.Rate this question:
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It is not important to store oral liquid medications in a clean, dry environment away from any possible sources of contamination.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
Oral liquid medications should be stored in a clean, dry environment away from any possible sources of contamination to ensure their safety and efficacy. This is important because any contamination can affect the quality and effectiveness of the medication, and may even pose a risk to the patient's health. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that it is not important to store oral liquid medications in such conditions.Rate this question:
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Definition. The date that Pharmacy applies on pharmacy compounded or re-packaged products and after which products should not be used or stored. The beyond-use date takes into consideration chemical stability and sterility. This term is not interchangeable with “expiration date”.
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Expiration Date
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Disposal Date
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Beyond-use Date
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Acquisition Date
Correct Answer
A. Beyond-use DateExplanation
The beyond-use date refers to the date that a pharmacy applies on pharmacy compounded or re-packaged products. It indicates the date after which the products should not be used or stored. The beyond-use date takes into consideration both the chemical stability and sterility of the products. It is important to note that the beyond-use date is not interchangeable with the expiration date.Rate this question:
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Definition. The date that the manufacturer applies on commercial medication containers and after which the medication should not be used.
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Disposal Date
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Acquisition Date
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Expiration Date
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Beyond the Use Date
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A. Expiration DateExplanation
The expiration date refers to the date that the manufacturer applies on commercial medication containers, indicating the date after which the medication should not be used. It serves as a guideline for consumers and healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the medication. Using medication beyond its expiration date can potentially lead to reduced potency or even harmful effects. Therefore, it is important to adhere to the expiration date and dispose of medications appropriately when they are no longer safe to use.Rate this question:
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If you are in doubt with the integrity of the medicine. The best thing to do is?
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Clean the medicine.
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Keep the medicine in safe place.
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Discard the medicine.
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Avoid to use the medicine.
Correct Answer
A. Discard the medicine.Explanation
If there is doubt about the integrity of the medicine, the best thing to do is to discard it. This is because using a medicine that may be compromised can be dangerous and ineffective. Keeping the medicine in a safe place or cleaning it will not address the issue of its integrity. Avoiding to use the medicine is a good precautionary measure, but the safest option is to discard it.Rate this question:
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In accordance to Health Authority of Abu Dhabi the expired medicine must be disposed in which particular establishment?
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Tadweer-Lavajet
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Municipality-Tadweer
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Hospital-Pharmacy
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Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
Correct Answer
A. Hospital-PharmacyExplanation
The correct answer is Hospital-Pharmacy. According to the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi, expired medicine should be disposed of in a hospital pharmacy. This is because hospital pharmacies have the necessary facilities and expertise to safely and properly handle and dispose of expired medications. Disposing of expired medicine in a hospital pharmacy ensures that it is done in compliance with regulations and minimizes the risk of harm to individuals and the environment.Rate this question:
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All packed pharmaceutical partially used or expired shall be returned to the pharmacy to their original containers, then stored in bags of polyethylene of medium duty (gauge 300) of yellow color marked up (Medical wastes) . Bags should be tied in their neck and should not be filled more than the capacity and shall be stored until collection and disposal.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true. According to the explanation, all packed pharmaceuticals that are partially used or expired should be returned to the pharmacy in their original containers. They should then be stored in bags made of polyethylene of medium duty (gauge 300) that are yellow in color and marked as medical waste. The bags should be tied at the neck and should not be overfilled. They should be stored until they are collected and disposed of properly.Rate this question:
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