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Which of the following is a role of a pharmacist in advising consumers on the use of medicines?
Which of the following is a role of a pharmacist in advising consumers on the use of medicines?
- Enquiring about adverse side effects (correct)
- Providing nutritional advice
- Administering vaccines
- Monitoring blood pressure
What should pharmacists be cautious about when advising on the use of herbal medicines?
What should pharmacists be cautious about when advising on the use of herbal medicines?
- Herbs causing addiction
- Potential drug-herb interactions (correct)
- Herbs interfering with diagnostic tests
- Allergic reactions to herbs
In which situations should herbal medicines be discontinued?
In which situations should herbal medicines be discontinued?
- In patients who are pregnant
- In patients with minor ailments
- In patients with chronic disease (correct)
- In patients who are athletes
What is the purpose of taxonomic classification of natural drugs?
What is the purpose of taxonomic classification of natural drugs?
What is a disadvantage of using Ergot as a reference for quick information?
What is a disadvantage of using Ergot as a reference for quick information?