The informatics nurse is meeting with the pharmacy director to review possible automated pharmacy systems. Which should the nurse highlight as a feature of these systems? Select all that apply.
A) Pulls in client information from the HIS more quickly to identify potential interactions
B) Controls inventory
C) Prepares patient profiles and medication labels
D) Limits the use to pharmacists
E) Suggests patient education based upon clinical information
A) Pulls in client information from the HIS more quickly to identify potential interactions
B) Controls inventory
C) Prepares patient profiles and medication labels
E) Suggests patient education based upon clinical information
Explanation: A) Pharmacy information systems (PISs) combine administrative and patient-care functions. Clinical functions alert practitioners and pharmacists of prescription errors and potential interactions.
B) Pharmacy information systems (PISs) combine administrative and patient-care functions. On the administrative side, functions may include inventory control.
C) Pharmacy information systems (PISs) combine administrative and patient-care functions. On the administrative side, functions may patient profiles and medication labels.
D) Pharmacy information systems (PISs) combine administrative and patient-care functions. These systems can be used by a variety of health care professionals who perform activities related to the ordering, dispensing, and administration of medications.
E) Pharmacy information systems (PISs) combine administrative and patient-care functions. Clinical functions suggest patient education through access to clinical information.
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