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Class 1 Summary Flashcards

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What are the primary learning objectives of institutional pharmacy?

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Identify pharmacy assistant duties, understand hospital drug distribution systems, and recognize WHMIS symbols.

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Name different types of institutional pharmacy environments.

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Hospitals, nursing homes, prisons, long-term care facilities, and hospices.

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What is the difference between centralized and decentralized pharmacy?

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Centralized pharmacy services are provided away from patients, while decentralized pharmacies are located within patient care areas for quicker access.

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List some key services offered by institutional pharmacies.

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Drug distribution, inventory control, CIVA, TPN services, clinical pharmacy, drug information, compounding, and chemotherapy services.

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What are the responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant in an institutional setting?

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Preparing and delivering medications, handling emergency and floor-stock medications, prepackaging drugs, and ensuring proper disposal of hazardous agents.

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What departments might a pharmacy assistant interact with in a hospital?

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Oncology, cardiology, neurology, ICU, pediatrics, plastic surgery, gastroenterology, and more.

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What is Accreditation Canada and how does it affect institutional pharmacy?

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An organization that ensures pharmacies meet safety, quality, and ethical standards by covering sterile product preparation, medication handling, and training.

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What is the role of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee?

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To develop policies for drug therapy, manage the drug formulary, and ensure safe and effective drug use in hospitals.

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What is Automatic Therapeutic Substitution (ATS)?

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A process where pharmacists replace non-formulary drugs with equivalent alternatives without contacting the prescriber.

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What security measures are in place for institutional pharmacies?

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Restricted access to authorized personnel, locked pharmacy areas, and staff identification requirements.

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What are some key emergency response codes in hospitals?

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Code Blue (Medical Emergency), Code Red (Fire), Code Green (Evacuation), and Code Orange (Mass Casualty Incident).

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What is the main goal of workplace safety programs?

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To prevent workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths, reducing suffering and financial hardship for workers and employers.

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What are the benefits of safety and health programs?

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Prevent injuries and illnesses, ensure legal compliance, reduce costs (e.g., workers’ compensation), engage workers, and improve productivity.

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What is a hazard?

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Any source of potential damage, harm, or adverse health effects to a person or property.

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What is risk in the context of workplace safety?

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The likelihood that someone will experience harm or an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard.

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What factors influence the degree of risk?

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The nature of the exposure, how the person is exposed, and the severity of the effect.

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Name the six types of workplace hazards.

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Biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical, psychosocial, and safety hazards.

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What is the first step in the hazard assessment process?

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Listing all work-related tasks and activities.

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What is the hierarchy of hazard controls?

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  1. Elimination (including substitution), 2. Engineering controls,
  2. Administrative controls,
  3. Personal protective equipment (PPE).
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What is a hazard control program?

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A program that outlines steps to protect workers from exposure to hazards, including training, procedures, and health monitoring.

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How are hazards communicated and monitored in the workplace?

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Hazard assessments and control measures are communicated to workers and periodically evaluated for effectiveness.

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What are examples of engineering controls?

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Physical changes in the work environment to minimize hazards, such as improved ventilation or machinery guards.

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What is the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?

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To protect workers from hazards when other controls are not sufficient.