Lecture 6 - Practical Skills in Pharmacy Flashcards
What basic physical assessments can pharmacists perform?
Taking vital signs (pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure)
What are 3 frequently administered immunizations?
- Influenza
- Vaccines
- Pneumococcal vaccines
What is the minimum age that pharmacists can inject?
5 years
What is the minimum age that pharmacists can administer immunizations?
7 years
Why would a pharmacist order lab tests?
- Monitor drug therapies
- Watching for abnormal lab values due to side effects of a medication
What are 3 examples of prescription products that pharmacists can prescribe?
1) Topical steroids for skin conditions
2) Anti-nausea tables for pregnancy-related morning sickness
3) Intra-nasal corticosteroids for allergies
What are 2 prescriptions for smoking cessation that pharmacists can prescribe?
1) Nicotine replacement therapy
2) Champix
What is important to remember when taking a blood pressure?
- Let patient sit for 5-10 minutes to rest and get an accurate measurement
- Patient sit up straight with feet flat on floor
- Ask if they have had caffeine or nicotine
- Put stethoscope on brachial artery
What is the medical name of a blood pressure cuff?
Sphygmomanometer
