http://www.jdjconsulting.net Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:35:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Question?  What is USP 797? Answer:  The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is the official public standards-setting authority for all prescription and over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, and other healthcare products manufactured and sold in the United States. USP sets standards for the quality of drug products and works with healthcare providers to ... http://www.jdjconsulting.net/question-of-the-month/postname/ Question: What drugs can trigger Malignant Hyperthermia? Answer: All of the volatile inhalation anesthestics and one muscle relaxant, Succinycholine. Remember, JDJ Consulting offers annual MH drills to all current clients. http://www.jdjconsulting.net/question-of-the-month/postname/ Please click on the links below to access FDA info on the Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drugs. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01858.html http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/fluoroquinolonesHCP.htm http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/fluoroquinolones/default.htm Contact JDJ Consulting for additional information. http://www.jdjconsulting.net/news/postname/ Question: What is the dose of IV Amiodarone in life-threatening ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia? Answer: Give 300 mg diluted in a volume of 20 to 30 ml of 5% dextrose in water via IV push. For recurrent ventricular fibrillation/pulseless ventricular tachycardia, a 2nd dose of 150 mg IV may be given. ... http://www.jdjconsulting.net/question-of-the-month/postname/ L.S. asks:  What are the requirements for the biennial narcotic count? JDJ writes: Federal DEA requirements for all facilities with controlled substances: Code of Federal Regulations Section 1304.11 Inventory Requirements (a) General requirements. Each inventory shall contain a complete and accurate record of all controlled substances on hand on the date the inventory is ... http://www.jdjconsulting.net/blogroll/postname/ Question: Benzocaine toxicity leads to what condition? Answer: Methemoglobinemia Extra Credit: What is the treatment for methemoglobinemia? Answer: Methylene Blue Contact  JDJ Consulting for dosing guidelines. http://www.jdjconsulting.net/question-of-the-month/postname/ Question: How do you administer Vancomycin 1gm IV? Answer: Reconstitute a 1gm vial and then add to 250ml NSS. Infuse over at least 60 minutes. Extra credit: What will occur if Vancomycin is run too rapidly? Answer:  Red man syndrome may occur if the infusion is too rapid. It is not an allergic reaction, ... http://www.jdjconsulting.net/question-of-the-month/postname/ Question: Name the components of a complete medication order. Answer: Date, time, MD signature, drug name, strength, dose, route, schedule and if prn, the order must include the indication for use. http://www.jdjconsulting.net/question-of-the-month/postname/ When narcotics are received the DEA requires the receiver to complete the blue copy correctly. This must include the date received and quantity received in the proper columns. Attached a copy of the invoice or packing slip to the blue copy and keep on file for at least 2 years. Please ... http://www.jdjconsulting.net/uncategorized/postname/ "Dynamic Pharmacist Consulting for Improved Patient Safety and Drug Security" by John Karwoski, RPh, MBA President and Founder JDJ Consulting, LLC Dynamic Pharmacist Consulting for Improved Patient Safety Presentation http://www.jdjconsulting.net/news/postname/