Look alike and sound alike and Light sensitive medication policy

What defines Look-alike Sound-alike (LASA) medications in healthcare?

• A. Medications with identical active ingredients but different brand names

• B. Medications that look or sound similar to other medications when written or spoken

• C. Medications stored in similar packaging materials

• D. Medications with complex dosing schedules

What is the purpose of tall-man lettering in medication labeling?

• A. To make medication names appear taller on packaging

• B. To enhance readability and differentiate look-alike sound-alike medications

• C. To increase the font size for better visibility

• D. To highlight generic names over brand names

How often should the Look-alike Sound-alike (LASA) list be revised according to safety guidelines?

• A. Every 6 months

• B. Every 2 years

• C. Every 1 year at minimum

• D. Only when new medications are introduced

How are identified look-alike packages typically handled according to safety protocols?

• A. Stored together for easier inventory management

• B. Stored apart from each other and labeled with green color labeling

• C. Stored in open shelves to facilitate quick access

• D. Stored in the same location as other medications

How are identified look-alike packages typically labeled in healthcare settings to differentiate them?

• A. With red color labeling

• B. With blue color labeling

• C. With green color labeling

• D. With yellow color labeling

How should Look-alike Sound-alike (LASA) medications be stored in patient care areas according to safety protocols?

• A. In open shelves for easy access

• B. In cupboards, cabinets, or medication carts inside locked medication rooms, with the outer part of the door marked with LASA Medications

• C. Only in crash carts for immediate use during emergencies

• D. In unlocked cupboards with limited access

How should medications that require protection from light be stored until they are needed for use?

• A. They should be transferred to clear containers for easy identification

• B. They should be stored in open shelves for quick access

• C. They should remain in their original manufacturer's container

• D. They should be stored in locked cupboards without any special precautions

What is the recommended storage practice for medications that come in non-light protected packages (e.g., clear ampoules, syringe unit-dose packages) or are removed from the original manufacturer's container?

• A. They should be stored in a refrigerator

• B. They should be stored in a locked cupboard

• C. They should be stored in an amber bag, bottle, jar, or unit dose container

• D. They should be stored in clear containers for easy identification