Lecture 2: PPCP

Question 1

Steps to PPCP

Answer 1

1. Collect
2. Assess
3. Plan
4. Implement
5. Follow Up/ Monitor

Question 2

3 Core Values of PPCP

Answer 2

Communication
Collaboration
Documentation

Question 3

Collect

Answer 3

Collection of information ( by communication) about patient to determine clinical status of the patient. Info about medication history, symptoms, background etc. SCHOLAR MAC!!
Ex: Physical, Lab results, diagnostic reports

Question 4

SCHOLAR MAC

Answer 4

Symptoms - (Headache, Fever
Characteristics - ( Dull or sharp pain?)
History (Have you experienced this in the past)
Onset ( When did this episode start)
Location 
Aggravating Factors
Relieving Factors

Medications
Allergies ( If yes, follow up with what rxn they have)
Conditions

Question 5

Assess

Answer 5

Pharmacist uses and analyzes info collected in order to identify the problem, its severity and probable cause. Determines next step; whether or not the patients requires medical referral, if symptoms are too severe or long-lasting, take no action or recommends self care

Question 6

Plan

Answer 6

Pharmacist develops a plan to which will eventually result in better health of the patient and a solution to the patients problem. Ex. Goals of therapy, deciding which medication is right for a patient.

Question 7

Implement

Answer 7

Actually putting the plan into action. Recommendation is made to the patient and counseling given verbally or in written form. Ex: Take a specific medication

Question 8

Follow Up and Monitoring

Answer 8

Did the plan that you implemented work? Monitor if the symptoms improved or have gotten worse.

Question 9

Contraindication

Answer 9

A condition or factor that makes the treatment or procedure inadvisable. You can’t prescribe a medication because it might cause a harmful effect which prevents you from advising them to take it. Ex. Ibuprofen can’t be taken if you are pregnant

Question 10

Precautions (Warnings)

Answer 10

Discrete set of adverse reactions that are serious and can have implications for prescribing decisions. Ex: Aspirin: Bleeding disorders, history of gout,

Question 11

Boxed Warning

Answer 11

Appears on prescription drug label and is designed to call attention to serious or life-threatening risks. Also called Black Box Warning. Ex: “This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if …”

Question 12

Adverse Drug Reaction (Adverse Effects)

Answer 12

Any harmful, unintended or undesired effect of a drug after it has been administered. Ex: Sudafed: Elevated Blood pressure. Other examples: Headache, constipation, vomiting, nausea

Question 13

Indication

Answer 13

Reason for the use of the drug. Ex: Taking ibuprofen to relieve headache

Question 14

Mechanism of Action

Answer 14

The manner in which the therapeutic agent (drug) acts. Its how the drug produces an effect on the body. Ex: Blocking enzymes or receptors

Question 15

Onset of Action

Answer 15

The amount of time the drug takes to produce an effect on the body. Ex: Acetaminophen- It takes about 30 mins to effect the body after drug is taken