Roles of a Pharmacist in Healthcare

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The pharmacist must approach the patient in the counseling encounter as a:

Manager and communicator
Helper and educator (correct)
Mediator and prescriber
Caregiver and researcher

What is the primary aim of pharmaceutical care delivered by pharmacists?

To optimize patient outcomes (correct)
To increase healthcare costs
To misuse drugs
To contribute to patient suffering

In the context of pharmaceutical care, what does PQL stand for?

Pharmacy Quality Label
Pharmacist Qualification Level
Product Quantity Limitation
Patient Quality of Life (correct)

In the Pharmacy Practice Medical Model, what is the patient's role?

Passive (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of trust in the Helping Model of pharmacy practice?

Personal relationship developed over time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the pharmacist in the healthcare team according to the text?

Key member with medication therapy outcomes responsibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of The Ten Star Pharmacist attributes mentioned in the text?

Innovator (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the primary concern in pharmaceutical care?

Relief of human suffering (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the New Paradigm in the transformation of healthcare?

Differentiation based on value addition (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Pharmaceutical Care delivered by pharmacists?

Maximizing patient outcomes (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Hepler and Strand, what is the goal of Pharmaceutical Care?

Achieving definite outcomes that improve the patient's quality of life (D) Signup and view all the answers

What step in the Pharmaceutical Care Cycle involves creating a comprehensive patient database?

Assessing for drug-related problems (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an outcome to be achieved in Pharmaceutical Care?

Maintaining and promoting wellness (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an attribute of The Ten Star Pharmacist as mentioned in the text?

Technician (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT considered part of a pharmacist's role in pharmaceutical care?

Technician (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key responsibilities of a pharmacist within the healthcare system based on the text?

Dispensing appropriate drug products and ensuring safe drug use (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Pharmaceutical Care, what is the pharmacist's role in the counseling encounter with the patient?

Helper and Educator (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as the ultimate goal for a pharmacist working in pharmaceutical care?

Achieving success in therapy goals for patients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Pharmacy Practice Medical Model and the Helping Model?

Patient involvement in problem identification (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of pharmaceutical care, how is trust established in the Pharmacy Practice Medical Model compared to the Helping Model?

Based on expertise and authority of the pharmacist (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect that defines the Transformation of Healthcare from the Old Paradigm to the New Paradigm?

Emphasis on the continuum of care and maintaining wellness (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of health according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Complete physical, mental, and social well-being (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Pharmaceutical Care Cycle contribute to patient care?

By assessing for actual and potential drug-related problems (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the outcomes to be achieved in Pharmaceutical Care?

Elimination or reduction of a patient’s symptomatology (B) Signup and view all the answers