MT EXAM Flashcards
It is a four year Bachelor’s Degree which provides a broad spectrum of scientific training and can lead to employment in a wider range of scientific fields principally in higher education institutions, community drug stores, hospitals, in government agencies, research establishment, public health, and pharmacy industry
PHARMACY EDUCATION
Its main concern is to provide the country with pharmacists who are scientifically competent
PHARMACY EDUCATION
Pharmacy education should also encompass:
- PHARMACEUTICALS
- COSMETICS
- HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
- DRUG DELIVERY SERVICES, VETERINARY MEDICINES
This was created to take care of the standardization and regulation of pharmaceutical education
COUNCIL OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION
The Council of Pharmaceutical Education is composed of:
- SECRETARY OF EDUCATION
- UNDERSECRETARY OF HEALTH SERVICE
- FDA ADMINISTRATOR
- DEAN, COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, PRIVATE
- DEAN, COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, U.P.
- REPRESENTATIVE OF A BONAFIDE NATION AL PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
It is the Philippine Pharmacy Act
R.A. 10918
R.A. 10918 was created on
JULY 21, 2016
It is an act regulating and modernizing the practice of pharmacy in the Philippines
R.A. 10918
It is the Higher Education Act of 1994
R.A. 7722
R.A. 7722 was created on
MAY 18, 1994
It is an act creating the CHED, appropriating funds therefore and for other purposes
R.A. 7722
What are the qualification for taking the licensure examination?
- HE MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE PHILIPPINES / FOREIGN RECIPROCITY (R.A. 10918)
- HE MUST BE OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER
- HE MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OF AT LEAST 960 HOURS
- HE MUST HAVE GRADUATED WITH THE DEGREE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACY FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL
Unless the country or state of which the foreign pharmacist is a subject or citizen, specifically permits Filipino pharmacists to practice within its territorial limits on the same basis as the subjects or citizens of the said foreign country or state under reciprocity and under international” agreement, no foreigners shall be admitted to licensure examinations, given a COR to practice as pharmacist nor be entitled to any of the privileges under RA 10918
FOREIGN RECIPROCITY
The board exam is composed of 6 modules:
MODULE 1 - PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
MODULE 2 - PHARMACOGNOSY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
MODULE 3 - PRACTICE OF PHARMACY
MODULE 4 - PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACOKINETICS
MODULE 5 - PHARMACEUTICS
MODULE 6 - QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
Ratings in board exam:
- MUST OBTAIN 75% WITH NO RATING LOWER THAN 50% IN ANY MODULES
- FAILURE FOR THE 3RD TIME = REFRESHER COURSE (PRE BOARD REVIEW COURSE)
Requirements to practice pharmacy
- IS AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE
- HAS SATISFACTORILY PASSED THE CORRESPONDING EXAMINATION GIVEN BY THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
- IS A HOLDER OF A VALID CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION DULY ISSUED TO HIM BY THE BOARD OF PHARMACY
After graduation a person must take and pass the ____ administered by the Board of Pharmacy before practicing the profession.
PHARMACIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION
It is the process of developing professional skills and knowledge through interactive, participation-based or independent learning
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)
It is an act which requires CPD as the mandatory requirement for the renewal of Professional Identification Card (it is renewed every 3 years)
R.A. 10912
Required CPD units for pharmacist is _____
15 UNITS
The CPD Act lapsed into law on July 21, 2016 and took effect on ____
AUGUST 16, 2016
It is structured, active type of learning
FORMAL CPD
It is unstructured, self-directed type of learning
INFORMAL CPD
Characteristics of formal CPD
- ONLINE AND OFFLINE TRAINING COURSES
- LEARNING-ORIENTED CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS
- GROUP EVENTS
- WORKSHOPS
Characteristics of informal CPD
- STUDYING ONLINE AND OFFLINE PUBLICATIONS WRITTEN BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS
- READING ARTICLES AND CASE STUDIES
- LISTENING TO AND MAKING NOTES ON PODCASTS
- FOLLOWING INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC NEWS FEEDS
- WRITING ARTICLES AND ESSAYS FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- ADDITIONAL STUDYING AND REVISING FOR PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS
A PhD or MS candidate must have a sufficient fundamental knowledge in research methodology, statistics and his/her discipline of study
PHD OR MS PHARMACY
Also known as the continuing professional development act of 2016
R.A. 10912
Prepare advanced generalist and specialist pharmacists to provide collaborative seamless and holistic care for patients across different stages of their healthcare journey from diagnosis and treatment to post discharge follow-up
PHARM D (DOCTOR OF PHARMACY)
Meaning of FJCPPhA
FEDERATION OF JUNIOR CHAPTERS OF THE PPhA
A residencies programmes are design for pharmacists who will like to gain more hands-on knowledge and skill set in advanced patient care practice
PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGAMME
Advance practitioner or specialist pharmacist in a medical specialty of oncology, infectious diseases, psychiatry, cardiology or geriatrics
PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAMME
This program is highly patient-focused and is suitable for candidates who are currently practicing in an institution providing direct patient care
PHRAM D (DOCTOR OF PHARMACY)
Pharmacists who prefer non-clinical postgrad degree often opt to do Masters of Public Health, Masters of Health Administration or an MBA
POSTGRAD DEGREE UNRELATED TO PHARMACY
These pharmacists often became epidemiologist, statistician, public health advocates, health administrator or natural scientists, depending on their interests. Such masters are available in both local and overseas context and as either a part time or fulltime course
POSTGRAD DEGREE UNRELATED TO PHARMACY
Pharmacists must be involved in all aspects of health research, from basic laboratory investigations to population-based studies. Our unique set of skills and our focus will ensure that we have distinctive research topics.
PHARMACY RESEARCH
Research topics in pharmacy research
- BASIC PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
- CLINICAL RESEARCH
- PHARMACY PRACTICE RESEARCH
It includes the development and testing of new dosage forms or medication administration modalities
BASIC PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
It concerns the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of drugs
CLINICAL RESEARCH
It addresses various issues such as the evaluation of new and existing services, workload measurement, Pharmacoeconomics, and quality management
PHARMACY PRACTICE RESEARCH
License that is needed to practice pharmacy in the Philippines
PRC LICENSE CERTIFICATE
Administration of pharmacy laws and the granting of registration to practice pharmacy to a person are authorities vested in the _______
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF PHARMACY
Special subdivision of pharmacy
PROFESSIONAL REGULATORY BOARD OF PHARMACY
The Philippine pharmacy act
R.A. 10918
The food, drug, and cosmetics act
R.A. 3720
The dangerous drug act of 2002
R.A. 9165
The generics act of 1988
R.A. 6675
The special law on counterfeit drugs
R.A. 8203
The senior citizen act
R.A. 7432
The expanded senior citizen act of 2010
R.A. 9994
The consumer act of the Philippines
R.A. 7394
To practice pharmacy, a pharmacist must be a _______ in that country
REGISTERED PHARMACIST (RPH)
The Philippine pharmacy law
R.A. 5921
The board of pharmacy shall be composed of __ members appointed by the president of the republic of the Philippines
3
Who shall appoint the members of the board of pharmacy
THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
What are the qualifications to become a member of the board of pharmacy?
- NATURAL BORN CITIZEN OF THE PHILIPPINES
- DULY REGISTERED PHARMACIST AND HAS BEEN IN THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS
- A MEMBER OF A GOOD STANDING OF A BONAFIDE NATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
- A FOREIGNER RESIDING IN THE PHILIPPINES FOR AT LEAST 5 YEARS
- NOT A MEMBER OF ANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
What are the 3 positions in the board of pharmacy and their duration as member?
- CHAIRMAN - 3 TO 6 YEARS
- FIRST MEMBER - 2 TO 4 YEARS
- SECOND MEMBER - 1 TO 2 YEARS
A pharmacist shall be required to indicate the serial numbers, the date of expiry of the pharmacist’s PIC and APO certificate of membership on all pertinent documents signed by him/her
INDICATION OF INFORMATION
Display the COR in a prominent and conspicuous place
DISPLAY OF CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION
The category where they display the original copy of COR
CATEGORY A
The category where they display the duplicate copy of COR
CATEGORY B
It should be done by a registered pharmacist in an establishment with a valid License to Operate (LTO) given by the Philippine FDA
DISPENSING/SALE AND COMPOUNDING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
In emergency cases, dispensing of Rx and Pharmacist only OTC can be done by non-pharmacist
DISPENSING/SALE AND COMPOUNDING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
Dispensing or allowing the dispensing or offering for sale of prescription drugs or pharmaceutical products (manufacturer and distributor) in a place not licensed by the FDA as a pharmaceutical outlet is punishable by law
NO LTO (LICENSED TO OPERATE)
Pharmacist dispensing less than the total quantity indicated in the prescription shall be allowed. The patient may keep the prescription for his/her next refill
PARTIAL FILLING OF PRESCRIPTION
This is to guide, advise and provide reference to Filipino pharmacists on how they can best fulfill their duties and responsibilities as health professionals
PHILIPPINE PRACTICE STANDARDS FOR PHARMACISTS (Phil PSPs)
What is Phil PSPs?
PHILIPPINE PRACTICE STANDARDS FOR PHARMACISTS
When is the latest version of Phil PSPs?
2015
What are the components of Phil PSPs?
- COMPETENCY STANDARDS
- PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
- ELEMENTS
- EVIDENCES
These are specific functions to be carried out by a pharmacist who is deemed professionally qualified
COMPETENCY STANDARD
These are evaluative statements that specify the activities and/or tasks needed to be accomplished in order to carry out a specific process
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These are outputs, outcomes, and/or examples relevant in achieving the competency
EVIDENCES
These are actions and processes that are expected to be performed in demonstrating a specific competency
ELEMENTS
Pharmacist shall keep the prescription according to proper prescription recording guidelines
PHARMACIST DISPENSING THE LAST QUANTITY OF A PRESCRIPTION (COMPLETING THE PRESCRIPTION)
Pharmacist will keep the prescription after fully dispensing the amount of medicine indicated in the prescription
FULLY FILLED PRESCRIPTION
All prescription drugs must be dispensed only by the ____
PHARMACIST
All prescriptions filled must be recorded in a ______
RECORD BOOK
Prescription record book is kept in the drugstore for how many years?
2 YEARS
Dangerous drug book is kept in the drugstore for how many years?
2 YEARS
Poisonous substances record book is kept in the drugstore for how many years?
5 YEARS
Referral logbook is kept in the drugstore for how many years?
2 YEARS
Maybe done by a pharmacist, provided that the pharmacist shall undergo training for safe administration of such vaccines
ADMINISTRATION OF ADULT VACCINES
Allowing the display of one’s COR in a pharmaceutical establishment where the pharmacist is not employed and practicing is an act punishable by the law
GHOST PHARMACIST
What color of prescription is needed in handling of dangerous drugs?
YELLOW PRESCRIPTION
How many copies is needed in handling of dangerous drugs?
TRIPLICATE COPY
What kind of license a physician must have in order to prescribe dangerous drugs?
S2 LICENSE
S2 license is issued by the ______
DANGEROUS DRUGS BOARD (DDB)
Types of S-License
S-1, S-2, S-3, S-4, S-5, S-6
It is the license for dangerous drugs dealer
S-1 LICENSE
It is the license for physician to prescribe dangerous drugs
S-2 LICENSE
It is the license for retailers of dangerous drugs
S-3 LICENSE
It is the license for distributors/resellers of dangerous drugs
S-4 LICENSE
Four types of an S-5 license
S5C - COMPOUNDER
S5I - IMPORTER
S5E - EXPORT
S5D - DEPOT (STORAGE)
It is the license for research and laboratory scientist
S-6 LICENSE
Forcing, coercing, or intimidating a duly registered pharmacist to compound or dispense medical and pharmaceutical products is a violation of the provisions of RA 10918
PROTECTION OF PHARMACISTS
He created a sub committee on Food and Drugs on 1961 - 1962
FRANCISCO DUQUE SR.
The republic act 3720 was passed into law on
JUNE 22, 1963
When was the FDA abolished?
DECEMBER 2, 1982
Through what executive order and section was the FDA abolished?
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 851 SECTION 4
Who was the first director of BFAD?
HON. CATALINA C. SANCHEZ
When was Catalina C. Sanchez appointed as the first director of BFAD?
FEB. 20, 1984
BFAD means?
BUREAU OF FOOD AND DRUGS
Under what E.O. R.A. 3720 was amended to have new name?
EXECUTIVE ORDER 175
What was the new name of R.A. 3720 in 1987?
FOODS, DRUGS, AND DEVICES AND COSMETICS ACT
In 2009, the BFAD was renamed as FDA through the ______
FDA ACT OF 2009
R.A. 6675 was signed into law by former Pres. Corazon Aquino on
SEPTEMBER 13, 1988
It is an act to promote, require and ensure the production of an adequate supply, distribution, use, and acceptance of drugs and medicines identified by their generic names
R.A. 6675
It is a simpler term for scientifically recognized active ingredient of the drug
GENERIC NAME
Who shall use generic terminology?
- ALL GOVERNMENT HEALTH AGENCIES
- ALL MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS
- ANY ORGANIZATION OR COMPANY INVOLVED IN THE MANUFACTURE
- DRUG OUTLETS
Types of prescription errors
- VIOLATIVE PRESCRIPTION
- ERRONOUS PRESRIPTION
- IMPOSSIBLE PRESCRIPTION
It is a medication order written by a physician, dentist or other licensed medical practitioner and given to the patient for presentation to the pharmacist
PRESCRIPTION / MEDICATION ORDER
It contains specific medication and dosage to be administered to a particular patient
PRESCRIPTION / MEDICATION ORDER
- Generic name is not written
- Generic name is illegible but brand name is legible
- Both are written but with word “No substitution”
What type of prescription error is this?
VIOLATIVE PRESCRIPTION
- Brand name precedes generic name
- Generic name is in parenthesis
- Brand name is not in parenthesis
What type of prescription error is this?
ERRONOUS PRESCRIPTION
- Only generic is written but not legible
- Generic name does not match with brand name
- Both generic and brand names are illegible
- Drug is not registered with FDA and DOH
What type of prescription error is this?
IMPOSSIBLE PRECRIPTION
__________ are used to denote the set of ethical principles perceived only by the professionals themselves to be appropriate for their professional behavior
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
These are the common competency standards across the different practice areas
CORE COMPETENCY STANDARDS
What are the six core competency standards?
- PRACTICES IN A PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL, AND ETHICAL MANNER
- PLACES CLIENT’S/PATIENT’S WELFARE AT THE CENTER OF PRACTICE
- DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
- DEMONSTRATE CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
- ENGAGES IN INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
- COMMITS ONESELF TO CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Each pharmacist must carry out professional duties with outmost competence and in accordance to legal and ethical standards
PRACTICES IN A PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL AND ETHICAL MANNER
Each pharmacist must consider at all times the well being of the client/patient as the most important professional concern
PLACES CLIENT’S/PATIENT’S WELFARE AT THE CENTER OF PRACTICE
Each pharmacist must exemplify leadership through managing conscientiously one’s work and improving client/patient outcome by creating innovative and timely solutions
DEMONSTRATE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Each pharmacist must be able to relate and communicate with people of diverse values, beliefs, backgrounds and expectations in carrying out his/her important roles as medication expert
DEMONSTRATE CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Each pharmacist must be able to actively work in an interprofessional and multidisciplinary environment
ENGAGES IN INTERPROFESSONAL COLLABORATION
Each pharmacist must proactively seek opportunities for life-long learning and professional development
COMMITS ONESELF TO CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Competency standards in the different areas of pharmacy practice
- ACADEMIC PHARMACY
- REGULATORY PHARMACY
- COMMUNITY, HOSPITAL, AND INSTITUTIONAL PHARMACY
- MANUFACTURING PHARMACY
- PUBLIC HEALTH PHARMACY
Meaning of FIP
FEDERACION INTERNACIONALE PHARMACEUTIQUE/ INTERNATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL FEDERATION
It promote and defend the interest of the profession world-wide
FIP
Meaning of FAPA
FEDERATION OF ASIAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION
A professional organization of asian pharmacists
FAPA
Founded in 1964, based in Manila Philippines
FAPA
Current president elected of FAPA
DR. YOLANDA R. ROBLES
Meaning of AASP
ASIAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF PHARMACY
Promote cooperation and collaboration in the advancement of pharmacy education and research among member schools
AASP
Meaning of PPhA
PHILIPPINE PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION
It is the national profession organization of pharmacists in the Philippines
PPhA
Considered as the mother association with which other associations of pharmacists and pharmacy students are affliated
PPhA
Founded in 1920
PPhA
What is the official newsletter of PPhA?
THE HYGEIAN
Vision of PPhA
THE FILIPINO PHARMACISTS TO BE INDISPENSABLE PROVIDER OF MEDICATION EXPERTISE
Mission of PPhA
TO EMPOWER THE FILIPINO PHARMACIST TO BE PROFESSIONALLY COMPETENT AND GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE FOR QUALITY HEALTH CARE
Purpose of PPhA
ADVANCES THE NOBILITY OF PHARMACY PROFESSION, ENSURING ITS INTEGRITY OF RELEVANCE
Meaning of PACOP
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF PHARMACY
It is an association pf duly government-recognize colleges of pharmacy in the Philippines
PACOP
Meaning of PSHP
PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF HOSPITAL PHARMACISTS
It is a professional association of licensed pharmacist working in government and private hospitals
PSHP
Founded in 1962
PSHP
Official organ of PSHP
THE PSHP BULLETIN
Meaning of CMFFI
COLEGIO MEDICO FARMACEUTICO de FILIPINAS, INC.
It is a professional organization of doctors and pharmacists who are members of the Manila Medical Society and the Manila Pharmaceutical Society
CMFFI
Meaning of DSAP
DRUG STORE ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
It is an organization of drugstore owners or those who manage drugstores
DSAP
Meaning of CPAP
COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES
It is an association of licensed pharmacists working in private or chain of community pharmacies
CPAP
Meaning of PAPPI
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACISTS IN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
It is a professional association of licensed pharmacists working in the industry or manufacturing firms
PAPPI
Meaning of LGP Phil.
LEAGUE OF GOVERNMENT PHARMACISTS
It is a professional organization of licensed pharmacists who are working in government agencies like Department of Health, Food and Drug Administration, and government hospitals
LGP PHIL.
Officers of FJCPPhA are elected every ____
SCHOO YEAR
It is composed of pharmacy students from different schools of duly recognized colleges of pharmacy
FJCPPhA
To work for the upliftment of their role in the field of the pharmaceutical industry
PAPPI