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What is the main goal of pharmaceutical care as defined by Hepler and Strand?
What is the main goal of pharmaceutical care as defined by Hepler and Strand?
- To provide patients with the lowest cost medications available
- To improve a patient’s quality of life through responsible drug therapy (correct)
- To increase the number of prescriptions filled
- To enhance the profitability of pharmacies
Which of the following is NOT one of the five principles of pharmaceutical care?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five principles of pharmaceutical care?
- Marketing pharmaceutical products (correct)
- Patients’ data collection
- Monitoring and modifying the plan
- Implementing the therapeutic plan
What is meant by 'credentialing and privileging' in the context of pharmacy?
What is meant by 'credentialing and privileging' in the context of pharmacy?
- Certification of pharmacists in marketing strategies
- Validation of pharmacists’ qualifications to practice clinically (correct)
- A method to evaluate customer satisfaction in pharmacies
- The process of promoting pharmacists to managerial positions
Which of the following describes a primary challenge in the pharmacy profession mentioned?
Which of the following describes a primary challenge in the pharmacy profession mentioned?
In the context of modern pharmacy, why is the integration of traditional medicine cautioned against?
In the context of modern pharmacy, why is the integration of traditional medicine cautioned against?
What is a potential benefit of biotechnology products and gene therapy in pharmacy?
What is a potential benefit of biotechnology products and gene therapy in pharmacy?
What role does information technology play in the pharmacy profession?
What role does information technology play in the pharmacy profession?
What is a significant factor in the survival of the pharmacy profession?
What is a significant factor in the survival of the pharmacy profession?
Which of the following is an example of specialization in pharmacy practice?
Which of the following is an example of specialization in pharmacy practice?
What is a current trend affecting the pharmacy profession as highlighted?
What is a current trend affecting the pharmacy profession as highlighted?
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Pharmaceutical care
Pharmaceutical care
The shift from focusing on simply dispensing medication to providing comprehensive care that improves patient outcomes.
Training in new skills
Training in new skills
The process of pharmacists acquiring new skills and knowledge to adapt to changing healthcare demands.
Credentialing and Privileging
Credentialing and Privileging
A system that verifies a health professional's qualifications to offer specific services.
Collaboration with other healthcare professionals
Collaboration with other healthcare professionals
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Tailor-made drugs/treatment
Tailor-made drugs/treatment
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Evaluating drug information
Evaluating drug information
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Use of information technology
Use of information technology
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Dispensing separation
Dispensing separation
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Integration of traditional medicine
Integration of traditional medicine
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Commercial interest vs professional responsibility
Commercial interest vs professional responsibility
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