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What is the primary role of a pharmacist?
Which of the following is NOT a typical function of pharmacy?
Which type of pharmacy primarily serves patients within a hospital?
What education is required to become a pharmacist?
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Which of these is considered a service provided by pharmacies?
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What is the term for the amount of the drug taken each time?
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What does the term 'placebo' refer to?
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Which of the following describes the concept of 'quality control' in drug administration?
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What is a key characteristic of a double-blind trial?
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What does 'stability of a pharmaceutical product' refer to?
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What does the expiration date on the product indicate?
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Which temperature range is classified as room temperature for storage?
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Which of the following storage conditions is appropriate for a refrigerator?
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What is one of the components that influence product quality during storage?
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Which condition best describes a deep freezer's storage temperature?
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What is a prescription-only drug?
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How is a drug different from medicine?
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What does the term 'excipient' refer to?
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What is the primary role of the pharmacist in drug therapy?
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What are OTC drugs?
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Which best describes a drug product?
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Which of the following is an example of a drug derived from animal sources?
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Which category does penicillin belong to?
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What does biotechnology in drug production typically involve?
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Which of the following is NOT a source of drugs?
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What is an empirical formula?
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Which type of name describes a drug according to IUPAC rules?
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What occurs when the patent for a drug expires?
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What is the main purpose of maintaining unique names for drugs?
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Which statement about generic drugs is true?
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What is a key characteristic of effective drug names?
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Which of the following is the primary aim of effective care in health care systems?
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What does safe care in a health care system aim to achieve?
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Which characteristic is NOT relevant for effective drug name creation?
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What was indicated about the percentage of patients receiving correct diagnoses in some countries?
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What does the serpent of Epidaurus represent in pharmaceutical symbols?
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Which symbol combines a bowl and a serpent to signify health?
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What is a characteristic feature of the Caduceus symbol?
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Which of the following is NOT a treatment-related criterion for patient care?
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What does obtaining informed consent involve in patient care?
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What is the current trend in the relationship between pharmacists and society?
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How has the perception of patients in healthcare changed over time?
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Which of the following rights do patients have in today's healthcare system?
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What consequence might health professionals face for not respecting patient rights?
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What has been a traditional expectation of healthcare professionals towards patients?
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What does patient-centered care emphasize in healthcare delivery?
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What aspect of healthcare does the term 'timely' refer to?
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Which characteristic of quality healthcare ensures that all individuals receive equal care?
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How is efficient healthcare defined in terms of medical testing?
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What is meant by integrated healthcare for patients with chronic conditions?
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Study Notes
Pharmacy and Pharmacists
- Pharmacy encompasses the preparation, dispensation of medications, and providing drug-related information to the public.
- Responsibilities include prescription interpretation, drug compounding, labeling, and dispensing, as well as patient monitoring and education.
- Pharmacists are educated and licensed professionals who dispense drugs and provide drug information.
Drug Administration & Quality Control
- Strength: The concentration of a drug in a dosage form.
- Dose: The amount of drug taken at a time.
- Dose Regimen: The frequency of drug use.
- Placebo: An inactive substance used for psychological benefit, not for its physical effect. It plays a critical role in research, often used in blind studies to assess the effectiveness of new drugs.
Drug Classification
- Prescription-Only Drugs: Require a physician's prescription and are dispensed through a pharmacy.
- OTC Drugs: Drugs available without a prescription, often chosen by patients or recommended by a pharmacist.
Drug vs. Medicine
- Drug: An active substance with pharmacological or therapeutic activity.
- Medicine: A drug combined with inactive ingredients (excipients), formulated, packaged, and labeled for dispensing to a patient.
Other Pharmaceutical Terms
- Drug Product: A dosage form containing one or more active ingredients and excipients.
- Excipient: Any component of a dosage form other than the drug substance itself (inactive material).
Storage Conditions
- Expiration Date: Indicates the date until which a product is expected to maintain at least 90% of its original quality.
- Storage Conditions: Crucial for maintaining product quality, and include temperature, humidity, container specifics, and light exposure to ensure effectiveness.
Pharmaceutical Care and Sources of Drugs
- Pharmaceutical care emphasizes the pharmacist's crucial role in providing responsible drug therapy to achieve outcomes enhancing patient quality of life.
- Drugs are derived from various sources:
- Plant Sources: Castor oil (laxative).
- Animal Sources: Insulin, heparin.
- Mineral Sources: Magnesium sulfate, iodine.
- Microorganisms: Antibiotics, such as penicillin, derived from fungi and bacteria.
- Synthetic Drugs: Aspirin, sulphonamide, barbiturates, produced in labs.
- Biotechnology: Production of complex drugs, such as human insulin, vaccines, antibiotics, and interferon, through recombinant DNA technology.
Drug Nomenclature:
- Empirical Formula: A chemical formula, such as C15H12N2O2 for phenytoin.
- Chemical Name: A long, descriptive name based on the drug's structure, following IUPAC rules (e.g., sodium 5,5-diphenyl-2,4-imidazolidinedione for phenytoin).
- Code Numbers: Numbers assigned before a drug receives a non-proprietary name.
- Generic Name (Official, Non-Proprietary): The approved name listed in a Pharmacopoeia (e.g., Phenytoin).
- Brand Name (Proprietary or Trademark): The name a specific company uses to market a drug (e.g., Dilantin for phenytoin).
- Generic vs. Brand Name Products: Brand names are used under patent protection by the original manufacturer. Once the patent expires, other companies can produce generic versions with the same generic name, sometimes under their own brand names.
Criteria for Effective Drug Names
- Short and Distinctive: Easy to remember and pronounce.
- Pharmacologic Indications: Suggests the general type of medication.
- Related Compounds: Relates to similar drugs in the same class or treatment area.
Quality Health Care System Aims
- Effective Care: Aims for accurate diagnoses and treatment (only 35% of patients receive correct diagnoses in some countries).
- Safe Care: Treatment should not harm the patient.
Pharmaceutical Symbols
- Serpent of Epidaurus on Staff of Aesculapius: Represents medicine and healing.
- Bowl of Hygeia with Serpent of Epidaurus: Symbolizes health and hygiene.
- Caduceus (Staff of Hermes): A symbol representing medicine and healing with two intertwined snakes on a staff, often with wings.
Pharmacist's Evolving Role in Society
- Moving from solely dispensing medication to providing comprehensive drug information and therapy recommendations.
- Increasingly important in society and shifting from a rigid profession to one embracing new dimensions.
Consumerism vs. Paternalism
- Shifting from a paternalistic healthcare approach where providers knew best, to a consumer-driven approach where patients are empowered to make informed decisions about their care.
- Patients are recognized as consumers with rights and expect to be informed, provide consent about their treatment, and have autonomy in choosing healthcare providers and facilities.
Patient's Rights
- Pharmacists should leverage their knowledge and expertise to provide patient care.
- Pharmacists must respect patient wishes and preferences.
- Patients have the right to choose their physician, pharmacy, and hospital.
Quality Health Care
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7 Key Characteristics:
- Effective: Accurate diagnoses and treatment.
- Safe: Treatment does not harm the patient.
- Patient-centered: Care is personalized and tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Timely: Patients receive care without unnecessary delays.
- Equitable: Quality care is available to everyone regardless of background or status.
- Integrated: Coordinated care for patients with multiple chronic conditions.
- Efficient: Avoids unnecessary tests and procedures, such as unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions.
Additional Information:
- 14% of patients worldwide experience harm during hospital stays.
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in pharmacy, including the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists, drug administration principles, and drug classification systems. Test your knowledge on prescription medications, dosage regimens, and the significance of placebos in clinical research.