Exam 1 - Past and Present Pharmacy Practice

Question 1

What was the role of the pharmacist in the past?

Answer 1

Primarily compounders and dispensers of drug products

Question 2

T/F: In the past it was unethical for pharmacists to counsel pts.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

When was the prescription class of drugs created?

Answer 3

With the passage of the Durham-Humphrey Amendment in 1951 into the Food, Drug, Cosmetic Act of 1938

Question 4

When did chain pharmacies start taking over?

Answer 4

In the 60’s and 70’s

Question 5

When did the PharmD become the only entry level degree nationwide?

Answer 5

2005

Question 6

What is the present role of the pharmacist?

Answer 6

Dual role of managing the dispensing process as well as providing pt care

Question 7

What does pt care mean for a pharmacist?

Answer 7

Pt care = pharmaceutical care, medication therapy management (MTM), immunizations, disease state management

Question 8

How do pharmacists manage their workflow?

Answer 8

• Technicians, clerks, and others
• Manage work flow
• Impact on job satisfaction

Question 9

T/F: >90% of prescriptions are paid for by a 3rd party.

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

T/F: Pharmacy technicians can use clinical judgement.

Answer 10

FALSE

-Pharmacy technicians cannot use clinical judgement

Question 11

What does DTCA stand for?

Answer 11

Direct to consumer advertising of legend drugs