Pharmaceutical Care Functions Quiz

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What is the main goal of pharmaceutical care?

Diagnosing diseases in patients
Dispensing medications to patients
Conducting medical procedures on patients
Designing a therapeutic plan to produce specific outcomes (correct)

What are the three major functions of pharmaceutical care?

Administering vaccinations, conducting health screenings, and providing counseling
Identifying drug-related problems, resolving drug-related problems, and preventing drug-related problems (correct)
Preparing intravenous medications, compounding ointments, and managing inventory
Diagnosing diseases, prescribing medications, and monitoring patient progress

What is considered a drug-related problem in pharmaceutical care?

Prescribing medications for untreated indications (correct)
Inadequate health insurance coverage for medications
Patient's refusal to take the prescribed medications
Patient's failure to follow prescribed lifestyle changes

Based on the text, what does a pharmacist do in pharmaceutical care?

Collaborating with other professionals in designing therapeutic plans (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of pharmaceutical care?

Assisting the patient in achieving their medical goals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What defines the fundamental relationship in pharmaceutical care?

Mutually beneficial exchange between the patient and the provider (A) Signup and view all the answers

In pharmaceutical care, who is held directly responsible for the quality of care provided to the patient?

The pharmacist (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which publication is associated with providing a guide to pharmaceutical care practice?

American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does a comprehensive medication history include?

An immunization record and medication allergies (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the assessment process, what do practitioners encourage patients to describe?

Patient's wants and expectations (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which decisions are part of a patient's medication taking behavior?

Choose to obtain and take the medication (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the current medication record include?

Patient's current medical conditions or illnesses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of pharmaceutical care, as described in the text?

Preventing a disease or symptomatology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the 4 criteria for pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care?

Possessing knowledge and skill in pharmaceutics and clinical pharmacology, being able to mobilize the drug distribution system, developing relationships with patients and other healthcare professionals, and being available in society in sufficient numbers (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of pharmaceutical care, what does 'arresting' refer to?

Slowing down a disease process (B) Signup and view all the answers

What must pharmacists be able to do as part of pharmaceutical care, according to the text?

Mobilize the drug distribution system by which drug use decisions are implemented (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Goal of pharmaceutical care?

Designing a therapeutic plan to produce specific outcomes for the patient.

Functions of pharmaceutical care?

Identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems.