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Which of the following is NOT a goal of pharmaceutical care?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of pharmaceutical care?
- Elimination of disease
- Arresting or slowing the disease process
- Increasing pharmaceutical sales (correct)
- Reduction of patient symptoms
Which of the following outcomes does pharmaceutical care aim to achieve?
Which of the following outcomes does pharmaceutical care aim to achieve?
- A combination of prevention, reduction of symptoms, and managing disease processes (correct)
- Solely focusing on disease elimination
- Only addressing acute health problems
- Creating a list of medications for patients to take
Which of these scenarios would most benefit from pharmaceutical care?
Which of these scenarios would most benefit from pharmaceutical care?
- An otherwise healthy individual seeking preventive measures only
- A patient with chronic disease needing continuous management (correct)
- A patient focused only on medication cost reduction
- A patient with a simple cold requiring rest and hydration
What has been a significant change in the role of pharmacists in recent years?
What has been a significant change in the role of pharmacists in recent years?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of pharmacy as a health science?
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of pharmacy as a health science?
What is one of the key responsibilities of pharmacists as integrated health care team members?
What is one of the key responsibilities of pharmacists as integrated health care team members?
How has the perception of pharmacists' roles evolved in the health care system?
How has the perception of pharmacists' roles evolved in the health care system?
What aspect of medication management reflects the modern responsibilities of pharmacists?
What aspect of medication management reflects the modern responsibilities of pharmacists?
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Study Notes
Pharmaceutical Care
- Involves the integration of drug therapy with patient care services.
- Aims to achieve specific health outcomes for patients.
Key Objectives
- Prevention of Disease: Focus on proactive measures to avert health issues before they arise.
- Elimination of Disease: Intent to completely eradicate diseases through effective medication management.
- Reduction of Symptoms: Targets alleviation of patient discomfort or pain associated with various conditions.
- Disease Process Management: Involves strategies to halt or slow down the progression of diseases.
Pharmacists and Pharmacy
- Pharmacists are classified as allied health professionals, indicating their important role within the health care system.
- Their practice focuses on health sciences, specifically on the safe and effective use of medications.
- Historically, pharmacists primarily worked in dispensaries; their responsibilities have evolved significantly over time.
Role Evolution
- The current role of pharmacists extends beyond traditional dispensing; they now actively engage in direct patient care.
- Pharmacists collaborate as integral members of health care teams, contributing their expertise to improve patient outcomes.
- Integration into health care teams allows pharmacists to offer medication management, patient counseling, and health education.
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