Intro to Pharm Exam
Please match the service provided to the corresponding part of Medicare it would be covered under. (Parts A, B, C, D) Hearing aids Mycophenolate 250 mg Capsules #30 following transplantation Admission to the cardiac ICU floor of Sanford Medical Center Brovana solution for nebulization Citalopram 10 mg tablets #30 Influenza vaccination OneTouch Ultra test strips qty. #50 Dental appointment to get a crown fixed Primrose Long Term Care Nursing Home Facility Shingrix vaccination
(C) Hearing aids (B) Mycophenolate 250 mg Capsules #30 following transplantation (A) Admission to the cardiac ICU floor of Sanford Medical Center (B) Brovana solution for nebulization (D) Citalopram 10 mg tablets #30 (B) Influenza vaccination (B) OneTouch Ultra test strips qty. #50 (C) Dental appointment to get a crown fixed (A) Primrose Long Term Care Nursing Home Facility (D) Shingrix vaccination
Which of the following are complete directions for the patient to be included on the prescription vial label? 1. Give Haden 5 mL by mouth once daily 2. Take 1 by mouth twice daily after meals 3. 2 capsules by mouth once daily for 3 days 4. Place 2 drops in each eye 5. None of these are complete
1. Give Haden 5 mL by mouth once daily
Which of the following is NOT recommended to prevent errors with look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medications? 1. Store two similar looking medications next to each other to promote awareness of the similarities 2. Order similar looking medications from different manufacturers so the bottles/labels appear differently 3. Communicate LASA drug names using both generic and brand names 4. Install pop-up alerts in the computer when a LASA medication is selected
1. Store two similar looking medications next to each other to promote awareness of the similarities
Match each Leadership Style with is description. (Democratic, Affiliative, Coaching, Pacesetting, Coercive, Transformational) 1. Relies on rewards and punishments to influence followers. 2. Provides support for the emotional needs of followers. 3. Inspires others through a shared vision of the future. 4. Provides each person with equal say in decisions. 5. Leads by example. 6. Encourages self-development and motivation by helping followers develop themselves according to their personal and career aspirations.
1. coercive 2. affiliative 3. transformation 4. democratic 5. pacesetting 6. coaching
Match each Leadership Style with its advantage or disadvantage. (Coercive, Affiliative, Transformational, Democratic, Pacesetting, Coaching) 1. Attains buy-in and commitment from followers by demonstrating respect but can be inefficient. 2. Encourages communication, trust, independence, and satisfaction but Organizational performance may not reach its fullest potential due to overemphasis on the individual needs of the followers. 3. Can influence behavior quickly but may result in resentment. 4. The leader can demonstrate high expectations through actions but guidelines for acceptable performance of the followers are not explicit if they are based only on actions.
1. democratic 2. affiliative 3. coercive 4. pacesetting
What is the most appropriate sig code abbreviation of the following directions (written correctly and to avoid errors)? Inject 10 units subcutaneously every night at bedtime. 10 units subcut QHS 10U SC qh 10 u SQ QHS 10 units SQ HS
10 units subcut QHS
Which of the following is an unsafe and inappropriate (potentially dangerous and error-prone) documentation of a medication and one dose? carafate 1 g 1000mg. Metformn 5-mL Augmentin oral suspension, 400 mg per 5 mL 40 mcg dopamine
1000mg. Metformn
The first code of ethics for pharmacy professionals was published in what year?
1852
What is the most appropriate sig code abbreviation of the following directions (written correctly and to avoid errors)? Place 2 drops in both eyes twice daily. ii gtts o.u. BID ii gtts both eyes BD 2 drops o.u. TID 2 gtts both eyes BID
2 gtts both eyes BID
Who runs the SD Health Professionals Assistance Program (SDHPAP)? 1. None of these 2. Midwest Health Management Services 3. Avera Health 4. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
2. Midwest Health Management Services
In which situation is the pharmacist practicing patient-centered care? 1. The pharmacists recommends Prilosec for anyone complaining of heartburn since it is the most frequently requested OTC and people are familiar with that medication thanks to all the commercials. 2. The pharmacist inquires about the patient's health beliefs to determine if the patient would be interested in starting a pro-biotic with their antibiotic therapy to prevent diarrhea. The benefits and costs are explained and the pharmacist allows the patient to choose whether or not the additional therapy is right for them. 3. The pharmacist and provider determine a cancer treatment regimen for the patient which is aggressive in order to provide the best chance of survival despite the overwhelming expense and risk of debilitating side effects. The patient is only provided this option to move forward with treatment. 4. A pharmacist notes the patient's allergy to a medication, but continues to fill it without notifying the patient since the reaction was only upset stomach and the pharmacist knows that is the best treatment option for that indication.
2. The pharmacist inquires about the patient's health beliefs to determine if the patient would be interested in starting a pro-biotic with their antibiotic therapy to prevent diarrhea. The benefits and costs are explained and the pharmacist allows the patient to choose whether or not the additional therapy is right for them.
You are checking a patient's electronic health record to verify that a medication was administered at 9:30 pm. What time are you expecting to see displayed? 0950 1930 2130 2150
2130
Which of the following is a true statement? (Select all that apply) 1. Nonprescription (over-the-counter) medications are available without a prescription because it has been determined they are safe and have no potential for misuse. 2. Herbal medications and supplements are safe because they are all-natural products. 3. All medications have a generic drug name, but not all medications are available as a generic. 4. Directions on the drug vial label should be as close as possible to those written by the prescriber; however, the pharmacist may clarify instructions as long as it does not change the prescriber's intent.
3. All medications have a generic drug name, but not all medications are available as a generic. and 4. Directions on the drug vial label should be as close as possible to those written by the prescriber; however, the pharmacist may clarify instructions as long as it does not change the prescriber's intent.
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Pharmacist's Patient Care Process (PPCP)? 1. It was developed by the Joint Commission of Pharmacy Practitioners 2. It enhances consistency within the profession regarding the approach to delivering services 3. It is utilized only in the clinic or ambulatory care setting 4. It increases awareness to those external to the profession that pharmacists utilize a consistent patient care process that relies on their unique training and expertise 5. Its overall goal as a standardized process is to provide high quality, cost-effective and accessible health care for patients through team-based patient-centered care
3. It is utilized only in the clinic or ambulatory care setting
There are general rules for when to write out a number and when to use numerals in professional writing. Which of the following correctly writes out the number according to the guidelines provided in your notes (the others incorrectly write out the number when it is more appropriate to use the actual numeral). 1. The pharmacist measured out fifteen mL of the drug solution to fill the prescription. 2. During the convention, we stayed on the twenty-third floor. 3. The patient's wife picked up four prescriptions for him and two prescriptions for herself. 4. The thief robbed the pharmacy and got away with six hundred dollars.
3. The patient's wife picked up four prescriptions for him and two prescriptions for herself.
If you cannot obtain a height and weight for the general information part of a medication history, what is the best option? 1. omit the information and leave it blank in the medication history documentation form 2. write down specific numbers based off your best guess 3. record that the patient denied disclosure of that information and include your own assessment such as "appears slightly overweight" 4. you do not need to ask or include height or weight in the general information
3. record that the patient denied disclosure of that information and include your own assessment such as "appears slightly overweight"
Which of the following is NOT considered a medication error? 1. A pharmacy technician selecting hydralazine off the shelf instead of the prescribed hydroxyzine but realizing the mistake when scanning the NDC code of the bottle and receiving an error message. 2. A pharmacist failed to counsel the patient to take the medication at bedtime. The patient took the medication in the morning and eventually stopped taking it since it made her feel sleepy all day. 3. The cream dosage form of a topical medication was prescribed, but the ointment dosage form was filled and dispensed. When the patient commented on the difference from her previous prescription, she mentioned she prefers the ointment. The pharmacist called the prescriber who authorized the switch. 4. An intern takes a phoned-in prescription. Even though he hears the prescription clearly, he utilizes the verbal-order-read-back practice to ensure he has the right information. The nurse confirms he read the prescription back correctly.
4. An intern takes a phoned-in prescription. Even though he hears the prescription clearly, he utilizes the verbal-order-read-back practice to ensure he has the right information. The nurse confirms he read the prescription back correctly.
If the prescription is written to dispense 'qs' with the following sig codes, what quantity will you dispense? ii tab po q6h x 10 d 30 40 60 80
80
When taking the Oath of a Pharmacist, what does one promise to devote themselves to? The welfare of humanity and relief of suffering The lifelong obligation to improve professional knowledge and competence A lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy Holding oneself and colleagues to the highest principles of the profession's moral, ethical and legal conduct
A lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy
Which of the following is NOT an example of professional writing for pharmacists? Resume Journal article Pharmacy newsletter Documentation in a patient chart Presentation slides E-mail All of the above are examples of professional writing for pharmacists
All of the above are examples of professional writing for pharmacists
Which of the following is important to include when introducing the medication history interview with a patient? Ask the patient permission to interview Explain the purpose of obtaining the medication history State the information is confidential between you and the patient but also list who will be provided some of the information (such as insurance) All of the above are important to include at the start of taking a medication history
All of the above are important to include at the start of taking a medication history
A medication error can occur while the medication is being controlled by whom (select all that apply)? Prescriber Pharmacist Pharmacy technician or intern Patient Caregiver to the patient
All of them
DB is a 74 year old female new to your pharmacy. She has come to pick up a new prescription for alendronate 70 mg #4 tablets with directions to take 1 tablet by mouth once weekly. She hands you her "red, white, and blue" card. What else do you need from her in order to bill her insurance for this prescription? Just her name and date of birth Nothing, this is the correct card and you have all the information you need. Ask her if she has a Part D insurance card Ask her to sign the Medicare Part B billing form
Ask her if she has a Part D insurance card
What does 'authorization' mean under HIPAA?
Authorization under HIPAA gives covered entities the ability to use PHI for purposes other than for treatment, payment, or health care operations. It must be a separate document including a specific description of how the PHI will be used/disclosed, the names or specific identification of the person or group to whom the PHI will be disclosed to, the name or specific identification of the person(s) from whom the PHI will be requested, a description of the purpose of the requested use, an expiration date/event that related to the purpose of the use/disclosure, and a patients signature and date. It must also include statements that patients may revoke their authorization in writing, the treatment/pay/benefits cannot be conditioned on a patient by signing the authorization, and that the information disclosed may be redisclosed by the recipient.
When dispensing a drug from which of the following categories, it is very important to counsel patients appropriately since this DEA schedule has the highest potential for abuse with a possibility for severe psychological or physical dependence? C-I, or Schedule I C-II, or Schedule II C-III, or Schedule III C-IV, or Schedule IV C-V, or Schedule V
C-II, or Schedule II
Which of the following terms refers to the out-of-pocket spending limit after which the patient pays greatly reduced copays? Copay Catastrophic Coverage Deductible Premium
Catastrophic Coverage
What types of penalties are possible under HIPAA?
Civil penalties of $100 per violation and $25,000 per person in a calendar year can be imposed for improperly disclosing PHI. Criminal penalties of $50,000 per person or a year in prison can be imposed if a covered entity knowingly, inappropriately uses PHS. If a covered entity uses PHS "under false pretense[s]," the fines can increase up to $100,000 and/or five years in prison. If a covered entity uses PHI for commercial or personal gain or with malicious intent, fines up to $250,000 and/or 10 years in prison may be imposed
Which of the following terms refers to the percent amount the patient will pay of the total cost for a prescription? Premium Deductible Copay Co-insurance
Co-insurance
How can consumers file formal complaints about the privacy practices in a pharmacy?
Consumers can file complaints about privacy practices with the pharmacy itself, or with the US government through HHS.
DN comes to your pharmacy to pick up a prescription and hands you her insurance card. What information listed on the commercial insurance card is not needed to bill her insurance company? Cardholder ID number Processor ID (BIN) Deductible Processor Control Number (PCN) Rx Group Number
Deductible
Which term refers to the amount the patient must pay out-of-pocket before the insurance will pay for any prescriptions? Copay Catastrophic Coverage Deductible Premium
Deductible
T/F: Most of the time spent on a writing assignment should be dedicated to writing a good first draft. If more time is spent writing, less time is needed for revising which should result in a better paper and better communication.
False
T/F: Multi-use lancets should be used during patient screening events.
False
T/F: When taking a blood pressure, you place the stethoscope over the carotid artery.
False
True or False: In regards to the article, Your Personal Error Rate: Checkpoints and Reality Checks, the use of technology always prevents medication errors.
False
True or False: Morality and ethics mean the same thing.
False
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
MC is a 33 year old male who has Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN insurance. He was recently seen in the ER for a broken ankle. His bill came in the mail the following month, indicating that he owes $500. The bill shows that the total fee for services was $1200. MC is an active guy who rarely gets sick, therefore he does not have to utilize his insurance very often. What is the best explanation for why MC only owes part of the amount on the bill? His insurance plan most likely has a deductible of $500. He has to pay up to that amount before his insurance will kick in to pay the remaining balance. This bill is wrong. He has insurance so the full cost of the visit should be covered. His insurance plan most likely has a co-insurance where each pay half of the cost of the service. The $500 is his usual insurance premium.
His insurance plan most likely has a deductible of $500. He has to pay up to that amount before his insurance will kick in to pay the remaining balance.
Which is the correct interpretation of the following sig code? 1 supp R Q4-6h PRN fever Insert 1 suppository rectally every 4-6 hours as needed for fever. Insert 1 suppository vaginally as needed every 4-6 hours for fever. Take 1 suppository every 4-6 hours as needed for fever. Place 1 suppository rectally every 4-6 hours for fever.
Insert 1 suppository rectally every 4-6 hours as needed for fever.
What is the name of the non-profit organization dedicated to the collaborative development, education, and advocacy of safe medication practices? Institute for Safe Medication Practices National Foundation for Patient Safety Institute for Healthcare Improvement Organization for Medication Error Prevention
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
Biomedical ethics (bioethics) is a field of study that applies ________ to develop methods and theory for appropriate healthcare practice. Ethics and Biology Ethics and Moral Principles Law, Ethics, and Medicine Religion, Law, and Ethics
Law, Ethics, and Medicine
According to chapter 4 of the reading, which of the following guiding principles for leadership development is TRUE? Leadership involves relationships with people. Leadership roles require a special position or title. There is one single right way to lead. Leadership is important for a minority of practicing pharmacists. Leadership and management are synonymous. A person's leadership development is finite.
Leadership involves relationships with people.
Which of the following sig codes has not been deemed an error-prone abbreviation? ASA NR cc qd OD
NR
Which of the following statements is FALSE? Morality focuses on the rightness and wrongness of an individual's behaviors Law is a set of rules by which a group of individuals is governed Ethics is a philosophical discipline that is concerned with understanding different systems of moral thought None of these (they are all true)
None of these (they are all true)
Which is the correct interpretation of NPO? No patient output No patient allergies No pills orally Nothing by mouth
Nothing by mouth
Which leadership type sets expectations by example, but not words? Coaching Pacesetting Transformational Affiliative
Pacesetting
Which of the following family conditions should be included in a history? Cousin with type II diabetes mellitus diagnosed at age 30 Paternal grandmother whom died of breast cancer at age 60 Uncle with leukemia that is in remission Adopted sibling with lymphoma diagnosed at age 30 None of the above
Paternal grandmother whom died of breast cancer at age 60
Which of the following is NOT a potential or actual medication related problem? Patient is not taking a medication due to side effects experienced. Therapeutic duplication is present upon review of patient's medications since the patient has multiple physicians. Two medications a patient is taking have drug interactions with each other causing inappropriate doses of one. Patient is taking appropriate medication(s) for every current disease state with no additional unnecessary therapy. Patient draws up an inappropriate dose of insulin due to small syringe size.
Patient is taking appropriate medication(s) for every current disease state with no additional unnecessary therapy.
Which of the following is a current medication related problem? A patient takes his medication with food as instructed by the pharmacist to prevent an upset stomach, which is a well known side effect of the medication. Patient takes an OTC sleep-aid, which has no interactions with his other medications according to his pharmacist, to counteract the insomnia experienced from his antidepressant. A generic medication with equal efficacy is prescribed because the patient cannot afford the brand name alternative. A patient stopped eating grapefruit for breakfast because of a drug-food interaction with simvastatin that the pharmacist counseled her over. Levofloxacin is prescribed for a patient instead of Bactrim because the physician was aware of the patient's sulfa allergy.
Patient takes an OTC sleep-aid, which has no interactions with his other medications according to his pharmacist, to counteract the insomnia experienced from his antidepressant.
What patient protections should be ensured by HIPAA?
Patients have rights over their health information. There are rules and limits on who can look at and receive their health information. HIPAA requires covered entities to protect this PHI.
Which statement is true of the four-principle approach? Because principles are universal, they apply in all cases to all people The four-principle approach is not used in biomedical ethics Each principle is absolutely true and can never conflict with other principles Principles are individually true but sometime conflict with one another
Principles are individually true but sometime conflict with one another
MW is a 62 year old male. He is not yet of Medicare age but has been able to enroll in Medicare due to which of the following conditions? Diabetes Hypertension Requires dialysis three times a week His income meets certain requirements
Requires dialysis three times a week
When free ice cream coupons are handed out to students who speak up in class, the faculty member is utilizing what type of power to influence students' behavior? Formal Information Referent Expert Punishment Reward
Reward
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the 5 R's for proper drug administration? Right drug Right patient Right route Right result Right dose
Right result
Which of the following is the most appropriate (accurate and complete) patient directions for the following sig codes? 1 cap po q AM a.c. Take 1 capsule by mouth before meals Take 1 capsule by mouth every morning before breakfast 1 cap by mouth in the morning before food Swallow in the morning before eating
Take 1 capsule by mouth every morning before breakfast
Using the signa below, what would you write as directions on the patient label? Remember to include all required components of patient instructions (do not include punctuation in your answer). i-ii tab TID PRN pain
Take 1 to 2 tablets by mouth 3 times a day as needed for pain
Using the signa below, what would you write as directions on the patient label? Remember to include all required components of patient instructions (do not include punctuation in your answer). ii cap BID x7 days
Take 2 capsules by mouth twice daily for 7 days
Which is the correct interpretation of the following sig code? ss tab PO q PM A.D. Take 2 tablets by mouth every evening after dinner. Take 1 tablet by mouth every night at bedtime as directed. Take one-half tablet by mouth every evening after dinner. Take one-half tablet by mouth every evening as directed.
Take one-half tablet by mouth every evening as directed.
Which of the following sentence uses the correct word (says precisely what is intended)? She advanced farther in her career than he did. That experience positively affected my mood. I will site that author in my report. I could not decide among apple or orange juice.
That experience positively affected my mood.
Which of the following should be included in a past medical history? Thyroid cancer 3 years ago that is resolved Hypertension diagnosed 7 years ago Type I Diabetes Mellitus diagnosed 12 years ago Congestive Heart Failure for the last 2 years All of the above should be included in past medical history
Thyroid cancer 3 years ago that is resolved
What is the purpose of the administrative simplification provisions of HIPAA?
To improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system by standardizing the electronic data interchange of certain administrative and financial transactions while protecting the security and privacy of health care information
T/F: A "near miss" or "good catch" is a medication error, even if that error does not reach the patient.
True
T/F: Acronyms should be spelled out when first used in a document, and it is recommended to avoid beginning a sentence with an acronym.
True
T/F: Contractions should not be used in professional writing.
True
T/F: Following the appropriate fasting requirements for cholesterol and glucose screenings will provide the most accurate test results.
True
T/F: Glucose values are reported as mg/dL
True
T/F: To ensure a proper blood pressure reading, it is important to have the patient rest 5-10 minutes before performing a blood pressure reading.
True
True or False: A 25 year old male patient tells you he is allergic to metformin because he had severe diarrhea when taking it. This should be documented in the adverse drug reaction section of the medication history.
True
True or False: When concluding your medication history, always give a brief synopsis of what you learned about the patient and allow them an opportunity to add any additional information they want you to know about.
True
Which office oversees and enforces HIPAA?
US department of health and human services.
Pharmacists must provide patients with a written 'Notice of Privacy Practices' in order to use or disclose PHI. What is the 'Notice of Privacy Practices'?
a written notice that informs patients how their PHI will be used. It contains a description with an example of the uses/disclosures that can be made with or without the patient's consent, a statement that any other disclosure not included requires the patients written consent and can be revoked at any time, a statement that the covered entity is required by law to maintain the privacy of PHI, a statement listing the individual's rights, a statement that the patient can complain to the secretary of HHS, and the identity of the contact person at the pharmacy in charge of privacy issues. It must also include the NOTICE statement.
What type of health information is defined by HIPAA as protected health information (PHI)
any information transmitted or maintained in any form that is created or received by a covered entity; related to an individual's past, present, or future physical or mental health condition; or can identify or create a reasonable basis to believe that the information can be used to identify the patient
Which leadership style encourages self-development by empowering followers to act independently, but requires the leader to be willing to let followers fail as they learn? Coaching Democratic Affiliative Coercive Pacesetting Transformational
coaching
Pharmacists provide pharmaceutical care utilizing the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process (PPCP). Number the following steps in this process in order from 1-5 for an interaction with a patient for the first time. Assess Plan Implement Collect Follow-up
collect assess plan implement follow-up
What term refers to when one sees what one expects to see or what is more common, rather than what is actually there? selection bias near sightedness confirmation bias close call
confirmation bias
What does 'consent' mean under HIPAA?
consent from the individual gives covered entities the ability to use or disclose PHI about the individual for the purpose of being used for treatment, payment, or health care operations.
What is the basic requirement of the final HIPAA privacy rules?
covered entities cannot use or release a patients private health information unless allowed to do so by the rules
Which of the following is a safe, complete, and appropriate documentation of a medication and dose in a patient chart which is considered professional writing? Nitro 100. mg IV once 10000gms po digoxin 0.25-mg tablet taken once daily Lovenox 60.0 mg/6mls sq daily
digoxin 0.25-mg tablet taken once daily
Which of the following is not one of the four principles in Beauchamp and Childress's Principles of Biomedical Ethics? Duty Autonomy Justice Beneficence
duty
T/F: Both brand and generic drug names should always be capitalized.
false
True or False: A disadvantage of the affiliative leadership style is that visions must be continually reinforced so followers are not distracted and the vision remains clear.
false
True or False: According to the ACCP definition in the article posted, Clinical Pharmacists can only care for patients in the hospital setting.
false
True or False: Patients are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part D when they turn 65.
false
True or False: When discussing a patient's social history, it is important to ask leading questions to make it easier for the patient to tell you what they use.
false
What is included under the HIPAA definition of 'covered entity'?
health plans (insured and self-insured), health care providers (anyone providing preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic care i.e. dispensing any item to fill a prescription), and health care clearinghouses (which facilitate the processing of health information from nonstandard to standard and vice versa)
What is de-identified health information?
information that has been stripped of any identifying factors and cannot in any way lead to the identification of an individual
Ethics, especially ethics in healthcare, is reliant upon the understanding that not everyone in a _______ society shares the same viewpoint nor the same values. beneficent moral liberal democratic
liberal
What are the rights of individuals to PHI under HIPAA?
obtaining and inspecting a copy of their own PHI, having a covered entity amend PHI, and requesting that an "accounting" of disclosure of PHI made by a covered entity to other individuals or entities spanning 6 years prior be made.
What part of Medicare would cover a colonoscopy? Part A Part B Part C Part D
part B
Order the following steps of the medication use process: Monitoring Dispensing Prescribing Administration Transcribing
prescribing transcribing dispensing administration monitoring
What are the basic HIPAA administrative requirements affecting pharmacies?
rules and policies put in place to ensure HIPAA rules are followed. Pharmacies must designate a "privacy official" to develop and implement HIPAA-related policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Pharmacies must designate a "contact person" to receive complaints, provide information, and answer questions regarding privacy practices. The pharmacy must enact privacy-based policies that include those to protect from accidental or intentional PHI disclosure, to address privacy complaints, to impose sanctions on employees for violating policies, for mitigating harmful effects caused by a business associate's inappropriate disclosure of PHI, and against the pharmacy for taking retaliatory action against an employee who complains about or reports to HHS or other government agencies about pharmacy's noncompliance. All members of the pharmacy's workforce must be trained on policies.
Which of the following is the part of the prescription that refers to the directions for the patient? subscription superscription inscription signa
signa
What is it called when part of a drug's name appears in upper case letters to help distinguish look-alike, sound-alike drugs from one another in order to avoid medication errors? For example: HydrOXYzine and HydrALAzine
tall man letters
To what does 'minimum necessary' refer in the AJHP article?
the covered entity making reasonable efforts to limit PHI to the minimum amount necessary to accomplish the purpose of the use, disclosure, or request.
What are the major exceptions to HIPAA (uses and disclosures for which a notice disclosure/acknowledgment or an authorization is not required)?
the uses for public health activities; disclosure about victims of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence; for health oversight activities; for judicial and administrating proceedings; for law enforcement purposes; about decedents; to avert serious threat to health or safety; for specialized government; to comply with workers compensation laws.
True or False: By checking drug interactions of all the medications a patient takes, you will discover all current and potential drug related problems.
true
True or False: The Oath of a Pharmacist describes duties to each patient, to the profession, and to society.
true
True or False: The Pharmacist Code of Ethics lists several principles that describe the roles and responsibilities of pharmacist.
true
True or False: The Pharmacists' Patient Care Process is applicable to any practice setting where pharmacists provide patient care and for any patient care service provided by pharmacists
true
True or False: You can lead without being in charge.
true
