Introduction to Pharmacy Informatics: Definition and Terms
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What is the definition of Drug Informatics?

  • Optimizing the storage retrieval and management of biomedical information for problem solving and decision making
  • The practice of acquiring, studying and managing health data and applying medical concepts in conjunction with health information and technology systems (correct)
  • The use of information science and technology to advance medical knowledge
  • Deals with the subset of informatics relevant to the practice of Pharmacy

What is the focus of Pharmacy Informatics?

  • Designing the best care plan using best available drug information (correct)
  • Managing drug information electronically
  • Mastering the medication-use process
  • Selecting an economically useful care plan with maximum efficacy for the patient’s condition

What is the primary focus of Medical Informatics?

  • The use of information science and technology to advance medical knowledge
  • Optimizing the storage retrieval and management of biomedical information for problem solving and decision making
  • Deals with the subset of informatics relevant to the practice of Pharmacy
  • Focuses on medication-related data and knowledge within the continuum of healthcare systems (correct)

What does the field of Informatics primarily aim to achieve?

<p>Advancing medical knowledge and improving quality of care and health system performance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an informatics pharmacist focus on?

<p>Combining information technology with medication usage to improve patient care (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skills does an informatics pharmacist have?

<p>Firm background in database design, function, and usage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Drug Informatics?

<p>Deals with the subset of informatics relevant to the practice of Pharmacy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an informatics pharmacist?

<p>Ensuring that new technologies lead to safer and more effective medication use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Pharmacy Informatics primarily focus on?

<p>Deals with the subset of informatics relevant to the practice of Pharmacy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the subset of informatics that focuses on enhancing medication usage?

<p>Pharmacy Informatics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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