IPC test 1 Flashcards
OTC Drug Labels should what and order
AI & Dose Purpose Use Warnings Directions Other Info Inactive Ingredients
Pharmacists’ Role
Communication Drug Supplier Trainer Collaboration Health Promoter
STEPS Communication
Summarize Take into account info & data Evaluate options Provide recommendations Suggest monitoring/follow-up plan
Misbranding of Supplements
Can’t claim to diagnose, treat, cure, prevent
False/misleading claims
Fair packaging & labeling requirements
List ingredients, quantity, original plant if botanical
Include ‘Dietary Supplement’
Goals of self-care
Manage minor ailments
Health after acute illness
Prevention
Manage long term diseases
Self-care involves?
Nutrition Socioeconomic Hygiene Environmental Lifestyle Self-Medication
Prime Questions
What did your doctor tell you this medication was for?
How did your doctor tell you to take this medication?
What did your doctor tell you to expect?
Thiamine (B1) Deficiency
Wernicke-Korakoff syndrome
Pyridoxine (B6) Deficiency and Interactions
Microcytic Anemia
Levodopa, Phenytoin
Folate (B9) Deficiency
Macrocytic Anemia
Cyanobalamin (B12) Deficiency
Pernicious Anemia
Vitamin C Deficiency
Scurvy
Vitamin A Deficiency and Interactions
Night Blindness
Retinoids, Warfarin
Vitamin D Deficiency
Rickets
Vitamin E Deficiency and Interactions
Prolonged clotting time
Warfarin