Which of the following is TRUE regarding electronic prescribing?
Initial all prescriptions that have been checked
It improves communication between pharmacists and the media
It decreases inventory tracking
It maintains a safe work area
Initial all prescriptions that have been checked
Rationale: Electronic prescribing increases access to patients and reference information. It does not do any of the other answer choices.
You might also like to view...
You are attempting to get a history from a 56-year-old female patient who is short of breath. When you ask questions, the daughter continually answers for the patient. To best handle this situation, you should:
A) Have the Emergency Medical Responders remove the daughter B) Move the patient to the ambulance for the rest of the assessment C) Contact medical direction for advisement D) Explain to the daughter it is important for the patient to answer whenever possible
A phlebotomist walks into a patient's room to collect a routine blood specimen. The patient is busy talking to his doctor. What should the phlebotomist do?
a. come back later b. insist on collecting the blood c. call the supervisor d. ask the doctor to step outside to discuss it
Which vascular device is double-lumened for administration of chemotherapy, antibiotic therapy, and IV fluids?
a. Argyle b. Fogarty c. Groshong d. Javid
A key way in which health information exchange can improve care includes which of the following?
A. A timely clinical document architecture B. A vendor-based exchange for principal diagnosis C. An accurate continuity of care document D. Medication reconciliation within the facility pharmacy