Supply Of Medicines From Hospital Flashcards

1
Q

Where do we store medicines

A
Pharmacy stores
Dispensary 
Wards
CD rooms
Clinics
Clinical trials
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Pharmacy stores

A

Medicines received in to the hospital

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3
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Storage of medicines on wards

A
Locked cupboards
- Keys kept by registered nurse 
Refrigerators - locked
Trolleys - locked at all times and into room
Patient bedside locker
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4
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Exceptions - medicines not usually locked away

A
Medicines in Emergency kits
IV fluids & irrigation solutions
Medicines appropriate for some patients to administer under supervision of a registered nurse
- inhalers
- GTN spray (for cardiac chest pain)
- creams
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5
Q

Dispensaries

A

Inpatients on hospital wards
Outpatients attending clinics
Patients being discharged

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6
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Out-of-hours

A
On-call pharmacist (junior pharmacist)
Emergency vs. Non-emergency 
- emergency drug cupboard 
- supply 
- do not supply
Rely on wards stock list
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