1. Which of the following could result from the improper disposal of medications?
A. Harm to the environment
B. Drug diversion
C. Accidental poisonings
D. All of the above
2. According to the study by the Associated Press, which of the following compounds was found in drinking water in the United States?
A. Estradiol
B. Azithromycin
C. Phenytoin
D. All of the above
3. Which of the following contributes to the entry of pharmaceutical compounds into drinking water?
A. Pharmaceutical absorption
B. Pharmaceutical disposal
C. Pharmaceutical excretion
D. B and C only
4. In 2017, how many people misused prescription pain relievers for the first time?
A. 500,000
B. 1 million
C. 2 million
D. 1.5 million
5. How do individuals who abuse prescription drugs obtain access to them?
A. Medicine cabinets
B. Trash
C. Friends or families
D. All of the above
6. Which of the following is an approved option available to consumers to dispose of unused or expired medications?
A. Self-disposal in the home
B. Returning the medication to an authorized pharmacy with a collection receptacle
C. Returning the medication to a take-back event conducted solely by a retail pharmacy
D. A and B
7. Which of the following concerns surrounding the collection of medications may deter pharmacies from registering with the DEA as a collector?
A. Disposal costs
B. Registration and compliance requirements
C. Registration being mandated not voluntary
D. A and B
8. Which of the following is an important provision of the DEA rules implementing the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010?
A. Incineration is the only allowable method to be used to destroy collected medications
B. Community groups may partner with law enforcement to offer collection events
C. Retail pharmacies authorized to collect but not capable of destroying medications on site may offer a mail-back program
D. The DEA is prohibited from hosting additional national take-back events each year
9. A patient calls the pharmacy and asks how to dispose of their unused acetaminophen plus codeine tablets. Which of the following would be the best advice to give to the patient?
A. Dispose of the medication at a nearby collection receptacle
B. Keep the medication in a safe place until the next DEA take-back event
C. Throw the medication in the trash
D. Return the medication to their prescriber
10. Which of the following are important roles for pharmacy technicians regarding medication disposal?
A. Apply appropriate medication disposal standards to everyday practice
B. Educate patients regarding medication disposal
C. Keep up-to-date regarding new laws and regulations surrounding medication disposal
D. All of the above
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. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology
I. Specialty Pharmacy
J. Industry/Manufacturing
26. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20