16 Questions
What is the main goal of pharmaceutical care?
Designing a therapeutic plan to produce specific outcomes
What are the three major functions of pharmaceutical care?
Identifying drug-related problems, resolving drug-related problems, and preventing drug-related problems
What is considered a drug-related problem in pharmaceutical care?
Prescribing medications for untreated indications
Based on the text, what does a pharmacist do in pharmaceutical care?
Collaborating with other professionals in designing therapeutic plans
What is the primary focus of pharmaceutical care?
Assisting the patient in achieving their medical goals
What defines the fundamental relationship in pharmaceutical care?
Mutually beneficial exchange between the patient and the provider
In pharmaceutical care, who is held directly responsible for the quality of care provided to the patient?
The pharmacist
Which publication is associated with providing a guide to pharmaceutical care practice?
American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
What does a comprehensive medication history include?
An immunization record and medication allergies
In the assessment process, what do practitioners encourage patients to describe?
Patient's wants and expectations
Which decisions are part of a patient's medication taking behavior?
Choose to obtain and take the medication
What does the current medication record include?
Patient's current medical conditions or illnesses
What is the main focus of pharmaceutical care, as described in the text?
Preventing a disease or symptomatology
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
In the context of pharmaceutical care, what does 'arresting' refer to?
Slowing down a disease process
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
Test your knowledge of pharmaceutical care by taking this quiz on the major functions involved in the process, including identifying, resolving, and preventing drug-related problems. This quiz is based on the concepts outlined by Hepler C.D. & Strand L.M.
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