COPY: Ethical Decision Making in Pharmacy Practice: Nigeria's Healthcare Sector Overview

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What is one of the challenges faced by Nigeria's public health sector?

Lack of pharmacists

Overabundance of medical personnel

Funding and workforce shortages (correct)

Excessive access to quality care

What role do pharmacists play in Nigeria's public health sector?

Performing surgeries

Building infrastructure

Managing hospital finances

Ensuring rational medication use (correct)

How do pharmacists help bridge the gap between healthcare and the community?

By managing administrative tasks in hospitals

By focusing solely on research

By performing complex medical procedures

Through public health programs promoting education and disease prevention (correct)

What do pharmacists monitor to ensure patient safety?

Adverse drug reactions Signup and view all the answers

How do pharmacists contribute to healthcare policy?

Advocating for funding and resource allocation Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of healthcare do pharmacists actively participate in to advance knowledge?

Research Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of pharmacists mentioned in the text?

Educating on proper antibiotic use Signup and view all the answers

How do pharmacists help minimize healthcare costs?

By reducing the misuse of antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What type of information do pharmacists provide to patients and healthcare professionals?

Mechanism of action of medications Signup and view all the answers

Why do patients consult pharmacists for advice on medications?

To seek guidance on selecting appropriate medications Signup and view all the answers

In what way do pharmacists assist in disease prevention and control initiatives?

By actively participating in disease prevention programs Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of pharmacists' expertise in patient care?

Ensuring safe and effective use of medications Signup and view all the answers

What type of healthcare services do primary healthcare centers in Nigeria provide?

Basic healthcare services to rural communities Signup and view all the answers

Who manages the general hospitals in Nigeria that offer secondary level healthcare services?

State governments Signup and view all the answers

Which sector of Nigeria's healthcare system includes private hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies?

Private sector Signup and view all the answers

What type of care do teaching hospitals in Nigeria provide?

Tertiary care services Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major obstacles faced by the public health sector in Nigeria?

Inadequate funding Signup and view all the answers

Which facilities in Nigeria offer specialized care and emergency services?

General hospitals Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for batch production of drug API and formulations in a manufacturing plant?

Production Chemists Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of QC chemists in the pharmaceutical industry?

Ensuring raw materials meet standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of an Inspector in the pharmaceutical industry?

Ensuring drugs permitted for sale meet standards Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of medication reconciliation performed by pharmacists?

To identify and resolve any discrepancies in patients' medication histories Signup and view all the answers

Which professional is accountable for ensuring good patient care and supervising hospital staff?

Hospital Drug Coordinator Signup and view all the answers

How do pharmacists contribute to promoting rational drug use?

By advocating for evidence-based prescribing practices and individualized medication doses Signup and view all the answers

What is the main duty of an Analytical Chemist in the pharmaceutical industry?

Maintaining the quality of process and product Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of irrational use of medicines according to WHO estimates?

Wastage of scarce resources and widespread health hazards Signup and view all the answers

In medication review processes, what do pharmacists primarily assess?

The appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of prescribed medications Signup and view all the answers

What do Production Chemists primarily manage in a manufacturing plant?

In-process checking of formulations Signup and view all the answers

How do pharmacists contribute to reducing adverse events related to medications?

By educating patients on proper medication storage, disposal, and potential side effects Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of rational drug use according to the text?

"Patients should receive medications appropriate to their clinical needs, in doses that meet their own individual requirements, for an adequate period of time, and at the lowest cost." Signup and view all the answers