20 Questions
What are the primary roles and responsibilities of Medical Representatives in the pharmaceutical industry?
Serving as brand ambassadors for their respective companies and educating physicians and pharmacists about the manufacturer’s products
What is the aim of quality control in the pharmaceutical industry?
Verifying and testing the medicine at various stages of production to ensure every product is of the highest quality
What are the key responsibilities of the Research and Development (R&D) department in industrial pharmacy?
Conducting research to identify new opportunities for innovation
In which area do the largest number of pharmacists find opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry?
Marketing and sales departments
What do pharmacists working in nuclear pharmacy do?
Preparing radioactive drugs used for diagnosis and therapy
What is the primary role of pharmacists in community pharmacies?
Dispensing pharmaceuticals and giving advice about medical equipment
What does health-systems pharmacy practice involve?
Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
In hospital pharmacy, what are some of the responsibilities of pharmacists?
Compounding nonsterile and sterile preparations
What is the main function of pharmacists in health-systems pharmacy?
Dispensing medications and providing patient care
What is a common role of pharmacists in both community and hospital pharmacies?
Advising other healthcare professionals and patients on drug use
Which of the following is the most common source of drugs?
Plants
What is an example of a drug obtained from the animal source?
Insulin
Which part of the plant can provide Senna, a drug used for medicinal purposes?
Fruit
What type of drugs are obtained from NaHCO3 and MgSO4?
Antacids
Which source provides drugs like gelatin and calcium?
Animals
Which of the following is a biotechnological source of drugs?
Insulin
Why are drugs incorporated into dosage forms?
To protect the drug substance from gastric acid after oral administration
What is the primary function of pharmaceutical excipients in dosage forms?
To serve specialized pharmaceutical functions
Which dosage form is designed to provide rate-controlled drug action?
Controlled-release tablets
What is the purpose of inhalants and inhalation aerosols as dosage forms?
For optimal drug action through inhalation therapy
Learn about different pharmacy careers and understand the role of pharmacists in various settings such as community, hospital, governmental, military pharmacies, and pharmaceutical industries. This lecture is part of the Pharmacy Bachelor of Pharmacy –PharmD program Fall 2023-2024.
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