Introduction Flashcards
What are the types of pharmacy practice
Describe the community pharmacy practice
What are the key roles of community pharmacist
Describe the hospital pharmacy practice
What are the key roles of hospital pharmacist
Describe clinical pharmacy practice
What are the key roles of clinical pharmacist
Compare between prescription medications and OTC medications in terms of accessibility, cost, usage supervision, conditions treated, and regulations
What is prescription medication
What are the key characteristics of prescription medications
Regulated usage due to potential side effects
Require healthcare supervision
Tailored therapy, monitored for side effects
Requires consultation, can be more costly
Give examples of prescription medications
What are the label requirements for the prescription medications
What are the common uses of prescription medications
What is non prescription medication
What are the characteristics of non prescription medications
Easy to access (pharmacies and supermarkets)
Used for mild conditions (pain, fever, allergies)
Readily available, cost-effective
Risk of misuse/overuse, limited treatment scope
What are the examples of non prescription medications
What are the label requirements for non prescription medications
What is the common use for non prescription medications
Symptom relief (colds, headaches)
List the pharmacists role in optimizing OTC selection
What do pharmacists do in patient assessment
Why does patient assessment matter
What does pharmacist do in education patients
Why dies educating the patient matter
What do pharmacists do on preventing drug interactions
Why does preventing drug interactions matter
What do pharmacists do in recommending evidence-based products
Why does recommending evidence-based products matter
What do pharmacists do in promoting safe use
Why does promoting safe use matter
What do pharmacists do in supporting self-care
Why does supporting self-care matter
What do pharmacists do in advocating for public awareness
Why does advocating for public awareness matter
