Question

In facilities with a *part time* or consultant RPH when pharmacy is closed, a drug regimen review should be performed in ___ if average daily census is >10 and within ___ if a average daily census is 10 or less?

When does RPH review withdrawal of drugs?

Answer 1

Drug regimen reviews in facilities with part-time or consulting pharmacists should be done monthly if the average daily census is over 10, and quarterly if 10 or less. The review of drug withdrawal is typically part of the regular drug regimen review, but timing may vary based on policies and regulations.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question pertains to the frequency of drug regimen reviews in facilities with part-time or consulting pharmacists (RPH) when the pharmacy is closed. There are specific time frames for performing drug regimen reviews depending on the average daily census of the facility. If the average daily census is greater than 10, the review should be performed monthly. If the average daily census is 10 or less, the review should be done quarterly.

As for the query about reviewing the withdrawal of drugs, a pharmacist typically reviews the withdrawal of drugs during the regular drug regimen review. However, the specifics may vary depending on the facility's policies, state laws, and regulations. It may be required more promptly if the withdrawal poses a risk to the patient or is of a high-risk medication.

The information about the drug survey, while presenting a comparison of prescription medication use among local versus national senior citizens, is not directly relevant to the time frames for drug regimen reviews or RPH review of drug withdrawal.