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What is one recommendation pharmacists can provide to help avoid problems in breast-feeding women?
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How should pharmacists handle minor symptoms presented by members of the public?
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What is a key role of pharmacists when working with patients?
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What should pharmacists differentiate between when assessing symptoms?
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Which type of medication should pharmacists avoid recommending to breast-feeding women?
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What is a crucial aspect of effective communication skills for pharmacists?
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What factors contribute to the reliance on self-medication according to the text?
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What defines an Rx-to-OTC switch?
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What are the criteria for considering an Rx-to-OTC switch?
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What should be similar for a drug to be used on an OTC basis according to reclassification criteria?
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Why is it important for the self-treatment product in an Rx-to-OTC switch to be safe and effective?
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Which of the following is not a factor driving reliance on self-medication as mentioned in the text?
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What should a pharmacist consider when deciding to refer a patient to a doctor?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a red flag symptom that may require referral to a doctor?
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What is one aspect a pharmacist should consider besides the effectiveness of the active ingredients in a product?
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When might a pharmacist suspect adverse drug reactions and consider referral to a doctor?
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What factor should prompt a pharmacist to refer a patient to a doctor based on the text provided?
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What should a pharmacist inform a patient about regarding their symptoms if they do not improve?
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What should community pharmacists consider when responding to a request for a named product?
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Why is information gathering essential when responding to a request for help with symptoms?
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What is the role of decision-making in community pharmacy procedures?
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What is an 'expert user' in the context of community pharmacy?
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When should fewer questions typically be needed when customers request a named medicine they have used before?
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What does information gathering involve in community pharmacy practice?
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What should pharmacists do in the initial encounter with a patient seeking assistance with nonprescription drugs?
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Which step is NOT part of the framework for structuring consultations as mentioned in the text?
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What is the pharmacist's role when encountering a patient with self-treatable conditions?
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Why is it important for pharmacists to differentiate self-treatable conditions from those requiring a physician's intervention?
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What should pharmacists do after advising the patient on the proper course of action?
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How can pharmacists help achieve the desired therapeutic outcome when recommending nonprescription medications?
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