chapter 10 Flashcards
cc meaning
Chief Complain
FH
Family History
HPI
History of Present Illness
DH
Drug/Medication History
PMH
Past Medical History
PTC
Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
PRN
Pro re Nata (as needed)
SH
Social History
ROS
Review of System
In the context of RA 10918, also known as the “Phillippine Pharmacy Act”, the State recognizes the vital role of pharmacists in:
the delivery of quality health care services
This law affirms that pharmacists are indispensable professionals of the nation’s healthcare system in terms of ensuring the physical well-being of the Filipinos.
RA 10918, Philippine Pharmacy Act
Acording to the ___ under DOH, the traditional role of pharmacists in drug product preparation and dispensing broadened to a patient centered approach.
Hospital Pharmacy Manual by the National Center for Health Facility Development
It is defined as a record of information on a patient’s drug therapy.
It is a current list of all medications prescribed for an individual, any allergies the individual has, and any information relevant to an individual’s ability to take medicatión safely
Patient Medication Profile
Itis also a comprehensive, systematically-derived list of regularly used medication, both prescription and nonprescription agents.
Patient Medication Profile
what to record in patient medication profile, according to the philippine pharmacy law
• the name and address of the patient
• name of prescribed generic name and brand
• dosage strength
• quantity of drug
• initials of pharmacist
Benefit of PMP to Patient
Reduced risk of medication error
Benefit of PMP to General Practitioner
Receive accurate, timely information that enables them to continue the patient’s care after discharge
Benefit of PMP to Hospital Doctor / Attending Physician
Safe foundation for prescribing new or acute medication
Benefit of PMP to Clinical/Hospital/Ward Pharmacist
Clear basis form managing medicines throughout the patient journer
Benefit of PMP to Nurse
Administer prescribed medicines with greater confidence
It may indicate his or her likely ability to metabolize and excrete medicines and has implications for Step 2 of the drug use process.
Patient’s Age
May alter the choice of therapy for certain indications. It may also prompt consideration of the potential for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Gender
Racialy determined predispositions to intolerance or ineffectiveness should be considered with certain classes of medicines
Ethnic or Religious Background
Thsi may impact the ability to manage medicines and influence pharmaceutical care needs, such as living alone or in a care home, or availability of nursing, social or informal careers.
Social History
Take note if the patient has allergic reactions to food or medication, type of reaction, and when the reaction occurred (recent or was it during childhood).
Allergies