Pharmacy Skills in the 21st Century

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What is essential for pharmacists in the 21st century?

Reliable and updated information (correct)

A large customer base

Advanced technological skills

Access to wealth

What is NOT a requirement for an updated pharmacist?

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to source reliable information

Ability to use digital tools

Ability to find conventional recipes (correct)

Why is information considered abundant in the 21st century?

As a result of reduced pharmacy services

Owing to decreased medication options

Due to advancements in telepharmacy

Because of widespread internet access (correct)

What skill must an updated pharmacist possess?

Locate updated information efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of pharmacists lacking reliable information in the 21st century?

Potential for harmful medication errors Signup and view all the answers

What typically appears at the beginning of a research paper?

Introduction Signup and view all the answers

Which section follows the results in research writing?

Discussion Signup and view all the answers

Where would you find references in a research paper?

At the end Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the acknowledgment section in research writing?

To thank those who contributed to the study Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is likely found in the figures section of a research paper?

Graphs or charts illustrating results Signup and view all the answers

What does the USP portion of the USP/NF primarily focus on?

Monographs on Drugs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the National Formulary (NF)?

It focuses on excipients Signup and view all the answers

How are the USP and NF organized in the USP/NF publication?

In a single volume featuring both titles Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the relationship between the USP and the NF?

The USP is larger and focuses on drugs, while the NF is smaller and covers excipients. Signup and view all the answers

What type of content is predominantly found in the USP section of the USP/NF?

Information on drugs and therapeutic agents Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a textbook?

Detailed information about a specific subject area Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of textbooks?

Typically named after their authors Signup and view all the answers

What is a drug monograph?

A publication specific to a drug or class of drugs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a textbook in the content provided?

Remington: The Art of Pharmaceutical Care Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about drug properties in monographs is correct?

They include all physical and chemical properties of the drug Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a primary source of drug information?

Review articles Signup and view all the answers

Which source is specifically designed to provide detailed descriptions of individual drugs?

Drug monographs Signup and view all the answers

What type of source is most likely to contain standardized formulations and quality criteria for drugs?

Pharmacopoeia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a secondary source in drug information?

Drug compendia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is considered the accessory in an infusion pump system?

Stand Signup and view all the answers

Which source is least likely to provide validated and peer-reviewed drug information?

Internet forums Signup and view all the answers

Who are pharmacopoeias authored by?

Highly specialized persons in pharmacy & medicine Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of governments or international agencies concerning pharmacopoeias?

To authorize the pharmacopoeias Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the manufacturer of an infusion pump?

A producer who develops the entire pump system Signup and view all the answers

Which process ensures the quality control of dosage forms?

Analytical techniques Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Orientation to Pharmacy [4]

The course covers information resources in pharmacy.
Modern pharmacists need reliable, updated information.
Pharmacists must find and identify different information types from various resources, and help patients with drug, disease, and therapy information.

Types of Information Resources

Primary literatures: research articles in scientific journals.
Secondary literatures: review articles, textbooks, drug monographs.
Special information sources: pharmacopoeia, formularies, drug compendia.
Sources on the internet.

Primary Literature (A)

Research articles are published in scientific journals.
Scientific journals act as platforms for reporting, evaluating, and publishing scientific research.
Researchers conduct experiments, write results in a standard format (manuscript), submit it to a journal editor.
The journal editor sends the manuscript to referees.
Referees revise the manuscript, and accepted manuscripts are published.
The first page of a manuscript must include information such as the journal name, volume, date, paper title, author(s) name(s), and affiliation.

Steps of Publishing Research

Researchers conduct and complete experiments.
Authors write results in a standard format (manuscript).
Authors submit the manuscript to a journal.
The journal editor sends the manuscript to one or more referees for revision.
Referees revise the manuscript.
Accepted manuscripts are published.

Types of Information Resources (B)

Secondary literature includes review articles, textbooks, and drug monographs.
Review articles summarize research on a specific topic.
Textbooks are comprehensive books on specific subjects.
Drug monographs provide detailed information about specific drugs.

Types of Information Sources (C)

Special information sources include pharmacopoeias, formularies, and drug compendia.
Pharmacopoeias provide comprehensive information on properties and uses of drugs, including physical and chemical properties, ingredients, side effects, therapeutic uses, interactions, and instructions.
Pharmacopoeias have standards on raw materials, manufacturing processes, medicinal accessories, analytical techniques, and dosage forms/quality control.
Pharmacopoeias are developed by experts and authorized by government or international agencies.
The United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP/NF) is a widely recognized resource containing monographs on drugs and excipients.
British Pharmacopoeia (BP) is another authoritative, government-authorized resource published in two volumes.
Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia is a drug compendium containing information from around the world.
Formularies list drugs approved for use in specified settings (e.g., governments, hospitals, organizations).
Drug Compendia detail therapeutic use, dosage, contraindications, side effects, and drug pharmacokinetics.

Resources on the Internet

Libraries contain thousands of scientific journals.
Standard bibliography and printed indexes/abstracts were once essential.
Major scientific pharmacy websites (e.g., PharmInfoNet, PharmWeb, FDA, Pubmed) are available online.

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This quiz delves into the essential skills and requirements for pharmacists in the 21st century. It covers the importance of information management, research paper structure, and the roles of the USP and NF. Test your understanding of the evolving landscape of pharmacy practice.