Pharmacy Technician PTCB Practice Test

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According to the ISMP, which of the following drug classifications is considered high-alert in a community pharmacy setting?

Antipsychotics
Antiretrovirals
Antiemetics
Diuretics

The correct answer is: Antiretrovirals

In a community pharmacy setting, according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), antiretrovirals are classified as high-alert medications. High-alert medications are drugs that bear a heightened risk of causing significant patient harm when used in error. This classification requires extra precautions to ensure safe dispensing and administration due to the potential for serious consequences if mistakes occur. Among the other options, antipsychotics, antiemetics, and diuretics are essential drug classes but are not classified as high-alert medications in the community pharmacy setting based on the ISMP recommendations.