On-line Pharmacy Technology Quiz

14 Questions | By Ruadufus2 | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 239

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Quiz to test baseline knowledge of the online pharmacy system.

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1.

When the charge nurse is accepting the cart for the shift, she is accepting responsibility of:
- A.
  
  Medications only
- B.
  
  Treatments only
- C.
  
  Medications and Treatments
- D.
  
  PRN medications only
2.

When accessing Missed Pour Review the charge nurse is reviewing all of the following, EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Orders not Administered for Previous Shift
- B.
  
  Orders not Poured for the previous shift
- C.
  
  Orders not Administered from previous calendar date
- D.
  
  Orders not Administered up until current hour
3.

The rationale for utilizing the scanner during a med pass is:
- A.
  
  It is a safety precaution to prevent administration of discontinued meds
- B.
  
  It provides a guarantee the medication in the package is correct
- C.
  
  It allows the nurse to complete her med pass faster
- D.
  
  It prevents the nurse from administering medications to the wrong patient
4.

The cycled meds are delivered:
- A.
  
  Every day on each shift
- B.
  
  Every 48 hours on evening shift
- C.
  
  Weekly whenever pharmacy delivers them
- D.
  
  Every 72 hours on night shift
5.

When should the charge nurse NOT reorder medications:
- A.
  
  If the medication stock is low
- B.
  
  If the medication is part of the cycled meds
- C.
  
  If the nurse accidently spills a bottle of liquid medication
- D.
  
  If it is a narcotic and only 2 pills are left
6.

If a MD orders a stat medication, the nurse should first:
- A.
  
  Call the pharmacy immediately for delivery
- B.
  
  Borrow from another patient and return it after it has arrived
- C.
  
  Access the Med Dispense system to administer the medication
- D.
  
  Call the MD and ask him to change the order because it is not available
7.

The nurse has several ways to access clinical documentation EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Looking in the Electronic MAR
- B.
  
  Clicking on the drop down and highlighting clinical documentation
- C.
  
  Looking into the Resident Chart
- D.
  
  Looking into electronic Physician Orders
8.

When administering controlled medications the nurse must document:
- A.
  
  In both the Electronic MAR and Blue Narcotic Book
- B.
  
  Only in the Electronic Mar
- C.
  
  Only in the Blue Narcotic Book
- D.
  
  In both the Blue Narcotic Book and Resident chart
9.

The following are acceptable reasons to skip a medication EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Resident refuses
- B.
  
  Resident at Dialysis
- C.
  
  Resident on a Leave of Absence
- D.
  
  Clinical Findings: refer to clinical documentation
10.

The nurse is responsible for removing all MD orders from Pending Status, the nurse would access this information in the following area:
- A.
  
  Nurse Approval
- B.
  
  Order Maintenance
- C.
  
  Missed Pour Review
- D.
  
  Physician Orders
11.

The resident asks the nurse for something for pain after reporting an”8” on a 1-10 pain scale. The nurse administers the prescribed PRN medication; the PRN effectiveness of the medication should be documented:
- A.
  
  One hour after administration
- B.
  
  After the nurse completes her mediation pass
- C.
  
  At the end of the shift
- D.
  
  Once the medication is administered; no follow up is needed
12.

The nurse needs to initiate a Medication Error form for which of the following reasons:
- A.
  
  The nurse skipped a medication because the resident refused
- B.
  
  The nurse administered the medication 30 minutes after the scheduled time
- C.
  
  The nurse crushed the med in applesauce when the resident prefers pudding
- D.
  
  The nurse did not administer a scheduled medication because she did not see it in the drawer
13.

The nurse should initiate the E- report documentation:
- A.
  
  When her computer is running slow and she is falling behind schedule
- B.
  
  She is not comfortable with utilizing the Pharmacy on-line system
- C.
  
  The nursing supervisor announces for all staff to initiate E reports
- D.
  
  The nurse was instructed by the MD that he prefers E reports
14.

Security and confidentiality of the Residents Personal Health Information (PHI) is important during the medication pass, the nurse uses the following to comply with HIPPA regulations Except:
- A.
  
  Click on the Hide icon when walking into a resident’s room
- B.
  
  Change your password only when nurse suspects it compromised
- C.
  
  Log in to the system to administer medications
- D.
  
  Lock medication cart when not in line of vision