1. A(n) ___________ is an unexplained variation among documented regimens across different sites of care.
A. Medication discrepancy
B. Medication error
C. Medication misadventure
D. Adverse drug event
2. Patient nonadherence is considered a medication error associated with which of the following steps of the medication use process:
A. Prescribing
B. Transcribing
C. Administration
D. Monitoring
3. A(n) ___________ can be simply defined as any harm or injury resulting from medication use.
A. Medication discrepancy
B. Medication error
C. Medication misadventure
D. Adverse drug event (ADE)
4. Which of the following is NOT a reason ADE rates are expected to increase in the future:
A. Development of new medications
B. Discovery of new uses for older medications
C. Aging United States population
D. Diminished interest in the use of medicines for disease prevention
5. A study in the ambulatory setting showed that approximately ______% of patients experienced at least 1 discrepancy in their electronic medical record (EMR) medication list as the result of inadequate reconciliation.
A. 28
B. 48
C. 79
D. 98
6. Errors can take many forms in the pharmacy, but can be simplified into the following 2 main categories: ______________ and ______________.
A. Adverse, nonadverse
B. Mechanical, judgmental
C. Administration, counseling
D. Active, passive
7. Which of the following was cited by pharmacists in a study as the most common factor contributing to medication errors:
A. Too many customers
B. Lack of time to counsel
C. Too many telephone calls
D. Being understaffed
8. According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), pharmacists should do which of the following to prevent medication errors:
A. Review the patient's medication list routinely—especially during transitions in care
B. Review the name and purpose of the selected medication
C. Discuss with the patient when and how to take medications
D. All of the above
9. The IOM's report Crossing the Quality Chasm recommends 6 specific improvement aims for health care systems to implement in order “to continually reduce the burden of illness, injury, and disability, and to improve the health and functioning of the people of the United States.” Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 aims proposed:
A. Safe
B. Effective
C. Physician-centered
D. Timely
10. The mission of which of the following organizations is to maximize the safe use of medications and to increase awareness of medication errors through open communication, increased reporting, and the promotion of medication error prevention strategies:
A. The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention (NCC MERP)
B. IOM
C. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
D. Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
Evaluation Questions
11. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
18. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
19. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
20. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
23. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
24. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
25. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Long-term Care
E. Managed Care/PBM
F. Oncology/Specialty Pharmacy
G. Research
H. Regulatory/Government
I. Industry/Manufacturing
26. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20
