Illinois Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

Which label is NOT required on a multi-dose medication container?

1. Resident's full name

2. Licensed prescriber's name

3. Full name of the pharmacist who filled the prescription

4. Address of the pharmacy

The correct answer is: Full name of the pharmacist who filled the prescription

The correct answer highlights the requirement for labeling on multi-dose medication containers. In general, the essential details required on a medication container primarily focus on information that directly affects the treatment of the resident. This includes the resident's full name, the licensed prescriber's name, and the address of the pharmacy, which helps ensure clear and accurate identification of the medicine and accountability in case of questions or concerns. While the pharmacist's name may be important for specific contexts, such as direct communication regarding a medication issue, it is not a standard requirement on the label of a multi-dose medication container. The primary goal of labeling is to ensure safety and proper administration of the medication to the resident, making the other details more critical than the full name of the pharmacist. This understanding underlines why the pharmacist's name is not mandated on the container, focusing instead on the elements that are directly relevant to the medication's use and the facilitating of safe pharmaceutical care.