2.6 Public Safety and Reporting Errors

Multiple Choice

Why is public safety and reporting important when it comes to medication prescriptions?

• It ensures medications are affordable for everyone.

• It helps prevent medication errors and protects patients from harm.

• It allows pharmacists to sell more medications.

• It reduces paperwork for healthcare professionals.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the FDA's MedWatch program?

• To provide medication discounts to patients

• To report side effects and medication errors with pharmaceutical products

• To approve new medications for the market

• To monitor pharmacy technician performance

Open Ended

Explain the role of a pharmacy technician in the MedWatch reporting process.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about medication recalls is correct?

• Class I recalls involve products unlikely to cause harm.

• Class II recalls are for products that pose serious health risks or death.

• Class III recalls are for products that violate FDA laws but are unlikely to cause harm.

• Class I recalls are for products with minor labeling errors.

Fill in the Blank

Technicians may assist in ___ and returning recalled products.