Orientation to Pharmacy
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What is one of the primary responsibilities of a pharmacy technician?

  • Instructing patients on how to use drugs and other medical devices (correct)
  • Conducting pharmaceutical research
  • Designing pharmaceutical products
  • Prescribing medications to patients
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of pharmacy?

  • Specialty Pharmacy
  • Nursing Pharmacy (correct)
  • Compounding Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy Informatics
  • What is the primary focus of Pharmaceutical Chemistry?

  • Developing pharmaceutical business strategies
  • Conducting clinical trials
  • Designing pharmaceutical products
  • Understanding the properties of drugs (correct)
  • What is the main goal of Pharmacotherapy?

    <p>Optimizing drug therapy for patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a specialized field of pharmacy?

    <p>Geriatric Pharmacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Mortar and Pestle?

    <p>Grinding pharmaceutical ingredients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a field of pharmacy?

    <p>Economics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary responsibilities of a pharmacist in a Clinical Pharmacy setting?

    <p>Reviewing medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Tabletting Machine?

    <p>Compacting pharmaceutical ingredients into tablets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a pharmaceutical science?

    <p>Design of drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Scope of Pharmacy

    • The scope of pharmacy includes compounding, dispensing, health care, clinical services, reviewing medications, and drug information.

    Fields of Pharmacy

    • The fields of pharmacy include pharmacology, toxicology, therapeutics, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical microbiology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, and clinical pharmacy/pharmacy practice.

    Specialization in Pharmacy

    • Specializations in pharmacy include ambulatory care pharmacy, critical care pharmacy, geriatric pharmacy, nuclear pharmacy, nutrition support pharmacy, oncology pharmacy, pediatric pharmacy, pharmacotherapy, and psychiatric pharmacy.

    Types of Pharmacy

    • There are various types of pharmacies, including community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, ambulatory care pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, consultant pharmacy, internet pharmacy, veterinary pharmacy, nuclear pharmacy, military pharmacy, pharmacy informatics, and specialty pharmacy.

    Pharmacy Technician

    • Pharmacy technicians are responsible for dispensing prescription drugs and other medical devices to patients, instructing patients on how to use drugs and other medical devices, and reviewing prescription requests with medical offices and insurance companies.

    Pharmacy Education

    • Pharmacy education can lead to careers in teaching and research, pharmaceutical business, pharmaceutical consultancy, pharmaceutical IT, and pharmaceutical journalism.

    Pharmaceutical Sciences

    • Pharmaceutical sciences involve the design, action, delivery, and disposition of drugs.

    Pharmacy Equipment

    • Various equipment is used in pharmacy, including infusion pumps, microscopes, tabletting machines, HPLC, and mortar and pestle.

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    Explore the scope and fields of pharmacy, including compounding, dispensing, healthcare, and more. Get familiar with the various areas of pharmacy, such as pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmaceutical chemistry.

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