PHAR200 Drug Information Center
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What is a primary function of the Drug Information Center (DIC)?

  • To provide marketing strategies for pharmaceuticals
  • To offer technical and scientific information about drugs (correct)
  • To aggregate patient data for research
  • To conduct clinical trials for new medications

    • Which component is NOT one of the three major components relied upon by the Drug Information Center (DIC)?

  • Qualified personnel
  • Technological tools
  • Patient feedback (correct)
  • Material resources

    • What does Drug Informatics emphasize in pharmacy practice?

  • The use of traditional communication methods
  • Utilizing patient interviews exclusively
  • Relying solely on printed materials
  • Emphasizing the role of technology in information management (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes drug information?

    <p>Offering well-referenced and critically evaluated information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Drug Information Centers, the term 'unbiased' implies what?

    <p>Information that is objective and based on factual evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of having qualified personnel within the Drug Information Center?

    <p>They provide skilled evaluations and accurate information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of obtaining complete background information?

    <p>To tailor the response to specific needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of literature should be systematically searched for drug information?

    <p>A mix of primary, secondary, and tertiary literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important step to ensure accurate communication of numerical information?

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

    What is a key component of evaluating and interpreting information from various sources?

    <p>Combining information to form a cohesive response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After providing an answer, what is the purpose of a follow-up assessment?

    <p>To evaluate the effectiveness of the information given</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a classification type for assessing requests?

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

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

    <p>Educate pharmacy students to serve as effective providers of drug information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is included in the DIC's Major Activities related to drug information?

    <p>Providing medication information to patients &amp; families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of the Investigational Drug Services (IDS) within DIC?

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

    Which of the following is NOT part of the DIC's major activities regarding publications?

    <p>Creating digital drug sales platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is part of the DIC's staff development activities?

    <p>Developing training modules for pharmacists in clinical areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one method the DIC uses to educate healthcare providers?

    <p>Creating awareness about medication-related policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key responsibility of the DIC in terms of formulary activities?

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

    How does the DIC assist with investigational drug studies?

    <p>By ensuring compliance with established investigational procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary resource in the context of drug information resources?

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

    What should be considered when assessing a requester's needs?

    <p>The education and professional background of the requester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of resource directs users to primary resources?

    <p>Secondary Resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important characteristic of personnel working in a drug information center?

    <p>Good English language proficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a recommended practice when answering the phone in a drug information center?

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

    Which location is ideal for a drug information center?

    <p>Close to the pharmacy department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general minimum experience required for personnel in a drug information center?

    <p>1-2 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which piece of equipment is primarily used for documentation in a drug information center?

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

    What should never be done, even if the information request is urgent?

    <p>Provide a hurried answer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of training might be included in the specific criteria for personnel in a drug information center?

    <p>Specialized training in drug information</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 is the provision of unbiased, well-referenced, and critically evaluated information on any aspect of pharmacy practice
    • Drug Informatics emphasizes the use of technology as an integral tool in effectively organizing, analyzing, and managing information on medications
    • DIC is an operational unit that provides technical and scientific information about drugs for optimum patient care in an objective and timely manner
    • DIC relies on three major components:
      • Human: Qualified personnel
      • Material: Resources
      • Mean: Accessibility (Phone, fax, email)

    DIC Goals

    • Stimulate the effective use of drug information resources by pharmacists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
    • Educate pharmacy students in providing drug information
    • Expand the role of the pharmacist in providing drug information services to hospitals and the community
    • Supervise and monitor the continuing education program introduced by the Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon (OPL)
    • Train pharmacists and students on using the e-Library and online Continuing Education (CE) software
    • Correct and update the Order's drugs 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 about medication-related policies and procedures for optimal medication use
      • Maintain drug database
    • Formulary Activities:
      • Prepare drug monographs
      • Evaluate new drugs
      • Evaluate existing drugs
    • Publications:
      • Publishing newsletters to educate patients, families, and healthcare professionals on medication use
    • Staff Development:
      • Provide continuing education services to healthcare professionals
      • Assist in planning and implementing clinical 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:
      • Maintain control and accountability of investigational agents (FDA approved and non-approved) in adherence with Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and other relevant regulations
      • Assist with ongoing investigational drug studies
      • Ensure compliance with laws and established investigational procedures

    DIC Considerations

    • Equipment:
      • Telephone lines for immediate access
      • Computers with databases for information management, retrieval, and communication
      • Documentation of questions and responses, and preparation of reports of adverse drug events
      • Computerized medical records for assessing patient needs
      • Fax machine
      • Printer & Copier
    • Specific Area:
      • The area should be close to the pharmacy department for accessibility
      • A sign or label on the door specifying who has access
    • Personnel:
      • Specific criteria: Pharm.D, MS, or BS degree with specialized training in drug information, experience (1-2 years), residency, fellowship
      • General criteria: Computer skills, cooperative, confident, accurate, good English language
    • Resources:
      • Types of resources: Tertiary (textbooks, handbooks), Secondary (index and abstract primary resources), Primary (journals)
      • Pharmacist responsibility to ensure up-to-date resources

    Systematic Method for Responding to Drug Info.

    • Initial Steps: When answering the phone, give the department name and your name, assess the requester's background and identify the true question
    • Prioritizing Urgency: Evaluate the urgency and never provide hurried answers.
    • Classifying Requests: Patient-specific or not, type of question (e.g., pharmacokinetics, toxicity, compounding, product availability, adverse drug events, drug interaction, safety in pregnancy/nursing, dosage, administration)
    • Searching and Gathering Information: Obtain complete background, and systematically search primary, secondary, and tertiary literature
    • Interpreting and Evaluating: Evaluate and interpret combined information from several sources
    • Responding: Give written or oral consultation, or both, based on the requester's needs, repeating numbers back to requesters if needed
    • Follow-Up: Perform a follow-up assessment to ensure the provided information is useful and document the process (request, sources, response, follow-up)

    Documentation of Drug Information Requests

    • Essential Elements:

      • Date and time received
      • Method of delivery (e.g., telephone, visit)
      • Requester's details (name, address, contact method, category)
      • Person assessing medication information needs
      • Classification of the request
      • Question asked
      • Patient-specific information obtained
      • Response provided
      • References used
      • Date and time answered
      • Person responding to the request
      • Estimated time for preparation and communication
      • Materials sent to requester
      • Outcome measures suggested (impact on patient care)

    • Response Quality: Responses should be accurate, complete, and timely. This is critical for providing maximal clinical utility and establishing credibility.

    Filing of Drug Information Requests

    • Maintain records of all questions
    • Filing methods: Paper-based (forms), Computer-based (software)
    • Pharmacist responsibility to stay up-to-date on advancements in the field and use appropriate tools for addressing information requests regarding pharmacotherapy or pharmacy practice-related issues.

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    PHAR200 – Introduction to Drug Information (Lebanese International University, Spring 2023 - 2024) PDF

    Description

    This quiz explores the concepts and terminology surrounding the Drug Information Center (DIC) as part of the PHAR200 course. Understand the role of drug information in pharmacy practice, the process of evaluating drug information, and the use of technology in managing pharmaceutical data. Test your knowledge on how DIC contributes to optimal patient care.

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