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Who is the commissioning editor of the book?
Pauline Graham
What is the title of the book?
Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics
What year was the fifth edition of the book published?
2012
What is the ISBN of the book?
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Which of the following roles is NOT mentioned in the content?
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Medicines use is the most common intervention in healthcare.
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The content mentions that drug selection is simple and straightforward.
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What kind of perspective has the book been written from?
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The authors encourage inclusion of __________ drugs used off label.
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Study Notes
Publication Information
- Edited by Roger Walker and Cate Whittlesea, both holding advanced degrees in pharmacy.
- Fifth edition published in 2012 by Elsevier Ltd.
- ISBN numbers: 978-0-7020-4293-5 (standard), 978-0-7020-4294-2 (international).
- The book is protected by copyright laws and cannot be reproduced without permission.
Key Contributions
- Roger Walker is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Cardiff University and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for the Welsh Government.
- Cate Whittlesea is a Senior Lecturer at King's College London.
Context of Clinical Pharmacy
- Medicines usage is the most common healthcare intervention in both primary and secondary care.
- The complexity of drug selection and prescribing continues to grow, demanding a multi-disciplinary approach involving various healthcare professionals.
- Pharmacists are increasingly taking on roles as prescribers.
Focus on Safe Prescribing
- Emphasis on promoting safe, appropriate, and cost-effective prescribing practices that respect patient autonomy.
- Discussion on the use of licensed drugs for 'off label' or 'near label' applications, particularly regarding specific patient groups like children.
- Acknowledges that some therapeutic content may become outdated due to rapid advancements in medical research and practice.
Purpose of the Book
- Aims to provide comprehensive understanding and address complexities in clinical pharmacy and therapeutics.
- Encourages the inclusion of all key drugs to present a complete therapeutic management picture, despite the pharmacy-focused perspective.
- Intended for use by both pharmacy professionals and practitioners from other healthcare disciplines.
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Description
This quiz covers essential concepts in clinical pharmacy and therapeutic practices as edited by Roger Walker. It explores the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists and the interdisciplinary nature of pharmacy practice. Test your knowledge on key principles and applications within the clinical pharmacy field.
