Introduction to Drug Information Quiz
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What is the best initial step when responding to a drug information request?

  • Conduct a systematic search of the literature directly.
  • Provide an immediate response based on prior knowledge.
  • Perform a follow-up assessment to evaluate the response.
  • Obtain more complete background information, including patient data. (correct)
  • Which of the following classifications would be included under patient-specific requests?

  • Product availability
  • Adverse drug event
  • Compatibility
  • Dosage/administration (correct)
  • What type of question relates to the effects of drugs on pregnant or nursing individuals?

  • Toxicity and poisoning
  • Safety in pregnancy and nursing (correct)
  • Drug interaction
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • During the evaluation stage of responding to drug information requests, what is crucial to combine?

    <p>Information from multiple sources including primary, secondary, and tertiary literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the answer provided includes numerical data?

    <p>Ask the caller to repeat them back</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Drug Information Center (DIC)?

    <p>To provide unbiased and scientifically evaluated information about drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Drug Informatics?

    <p>The application of technology for managing medication information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major components upon which a Drug Information Center relies?

    <p>Qualified personnel, resources, and organizational structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the information provided by a Drug Information Center considered unbiased?

    <p>It is critically evaluated from multiple scientific sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a Drug Information Center for patient care?

    <p>It provides reliable and objective drug information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the pharmacist ensure when responding to medication information requests?

    <p>Responses should be accurate, complete, and timely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a piece of information included in documenting a drug information request?

    <p>Requester’s preferred medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT suggested for filing drug information requests?

    <p>Email archiving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of information is obtained in the process of documenting drug information requests?

    <p>Patient-specific information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one recommended practice for pharmacists regarding their knowledge?

    <p>Stay informed about advances in the field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is part of the classification of a drug information request?

    <p>Classification of request</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be included in the documentation of the response to a request?

    <p>Materials sent to requesters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does 'outcome measures suggested' refer to in the documentation process?

    <p>Impact on patient care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary goals of the Drug Information Center?

    <p>To stimulate the effective use of drug information resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is NOT part of the major activities of the Drug Information Center?

    <p>Random drug testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Drug Information Center contribute to the education of pharmacy students?

    <p>By training them to use the e-Library and online CE software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of the Investigational Drug Services?

    <p>Maintaining control and accountability of investigational agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Drug Information Center monitor to ensure optimal medication use?

    <p>Adverse drug reactions and medication errors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is included in the major activities of the Formulary Activities?

    <p>Preparing drug monographs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the aims of staff development in the Drug Information Center?

    <p>To develop training modules for clinical areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle is crucial for compliance in investigational drug studies?

    <p>Good Clinical Practices (GCPs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of resources does the Drug Information Center focus on expanding for pharmacists?

    <p>Drug information services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Drug Information Center play in the continuing education of pharmacists?

    <p>It monitors and supervises their continuing education program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the design of telephone lines allow?

    <p>Immediate, direct access to the center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of computerized medical records in a drug information center?

    <p>They help in assessing population-based needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a specific criterion for personnel in the drug information center?

    <p>Basic computer skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of resource includes textbooks and handbooks?

    <p>Tertiary resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the first step when responding to a drug information request by phone?

    <p>Give the name of the department and your name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should a drug information center be positioned close to the pharmacy department?

    <p>To facilitate easy access for pharmacy staff and healthcare providers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential to ensure in terms of resources available to a pharmacist?

    <p>Up-to-date resources are available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial consideration when assessing the urgency of a response?

    <p>Communication must always remain clear and calm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Course Information

    • Course title: Introduction to Drug Information (PHAR200)
    • Institution: Lebanese International University, School of Pharmacy
    • Department: Pharmacy Practice
    • Semester: Spring 2023-2024

    Chapters

    • Medical Terminologies
    • Drug Evaluation Monograph
    • Pharmacist Patient Care Process (PPCP)
    • Drug Information Resources
    • Drug Consult
    • Referencing
    • Drug Information Center (DIC)
    • Introduction to Biostatistics
    • Evaluation of Literature
    • Evaluation of Journal Club
    • Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines

    Drug Information Center (DIC)

    • Drug Information: Provision of unbiased, well-referenced, critically-evaluated information on any aspect of pharmacy practice
    • Drug Informatics: Emphasizes technology's role in organizing, analyzing, managing information regarding medications
    • DIC: Operational unit providing technical and scientific drug information for optimum patient care in timely manner
    • Components:
      • Human: Qualified personnel
      • Material: Resources
      • Mean: Accessibility (phone, fax, email)

    DIC Goals

    • Stimulate effective drug information resource use by pharmacists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
    • Educate pharmacy students as effective drug information providers
    • Expand pharmacists' role in providing drug information services to hospitals and communities
    • Supervise and monitor the continuing education program introduced by the Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon (OPL)
    • Train pharmacists and students on using e-Library and online Continuing Education (CE) software
    • Correct and update the Order's drug database

    DIC Major Activities

    • Drug Information:
      • Provide medication information to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
      • Monitor adverse drug reactions (pharmacovigilance) and medication errors
      • Educate providers on medication-related policies and procedures for optimal medication use
      • Maintain drug database
    • Formulary Activities:
      • Prepare drug monographs
      • Evaluate new drugs
      • Evaluate existing drugs
    • Publications:
      • Publish newsletters to educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on medication use
    • Staff Development:
      • Provide continuing education services to healthcare professional staff
      • Assist in planning and implementing clinical programs, affiliations between DICs and educational programs are essential to pharmacy practice programs
      • Develop training modules for pharmacists in clinical areas
      • Educate pharmacy students and residents
      • Develop and maintain an active research program
    • Investigational Drug Program Activities:
      • Investigational Drug Services (IDS) maintains control and accountability of investigational agents (FDA approved and non-approved)
      • Complies with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
      • Complies with other regulations and laws as appropriate.
      • Assists with ongoing investigational drug studies
      • Ensures compliance with laws and establishes investigational procedures

    DIC Considerations

    • Equipment:
      • Telephone lines for immediate access
      • Computers with databases for management, retrieval, and communication
      • Documentation of questions and responses, preparation of reports for adverse drug events
      • Computerized medical records for assessing individual or population needs
      • Fax/printer & copier machines
    • Specific area:
      • Located near the pharmacy department for easy access by pharmacy staff and other healthcare providers
      • Clear signage to direct appropriate personnel
    • Personnel:
      • Specific criteria: Pharm.D., MS, or BS degree, specialized training, 1-2 years experience, residency or fellowship
      • General criteria: Computer skills, cooperation, confidence, accuracy, good English language
    • Resources:
      • Tertiary resources (textbooks, handbooks)
      • Secondary resources (indexes, abstracts)
      • Primary resources (journals)
      • Pharmacist responsibility to maintain up-to-date resources

    Systematic Method for Responding to Drug Info.

    • Provide department and personal name when answering the phone
    • Consider the background of the requester
    • Identify the need by asking probing questions and reviewing medical records
    • Assess urgency (never give a hurried answer even if urgent)
    • Classify requests as patient-specific or not and by type of question
    • Utilize resources (pharmacokinetics, toxicity, compounding, dosage, compatibility, etc.)
    • Obtain complete background information
    • Perform a systematic literature search
    • Evaluate, interpret, and combine information from sources
    • Provide consultations (written or oral)
    • Ensure clarity and appropriate responses (numbers, etc.)
    • Follow-up assessment of information utility
    • Document requests, sources, responses, and follow-up

    Documentation of Drug Information Requests

    • Essential data to document:
      • Date and time of request
      • Method of delivery
      • Requester's details/category
      • Person assessing needs
      • Classification of request
      • Question asked
      • Patient-specific information
      • Response provided
      • References used
      • Date time of response
      • Person responding to request
      • Estimated time in preparation
      • Materials sent to requester
      • Outcome measures suggested
    • Responses should be accurate, complete, and timely for maximal clinical usefulness and pharmacist credibility

    Filing of Drug Information Requests

    • Keep records of all questions
    • Two filing methods:
      • Paper-based: using forms (information request, article search, ADR)
      • Computer-based: using special software (especially for DIC)
    • Pharmacist responsibility to stay informed about latest advances and use tools to address requests involving pharmacotherapy and other issues.

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    Test your knowledge on the key topics covered in the Introduction to Drug Information course (PHAR200) at the Lebanese International University. This quiz includes questions on medical terminologies, drug evaluation, pharmacist patient care processes, and drug information resources. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of pharmacy practice and drug informatics.

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