Orientation & Practice

Question 1

define patient assessment

Answer 1

process by which a pharmacist evaluates subjective and objective information gathered and makes decisions

Question 2

What are the processes of patient assessment?

Answer 2

• S/O -> A/P
• Gather information
• Identify what information is most relevant
• Use your background or appropriate resources to focus possibilities
• Make a final decision

Question 3

What are the 5 components of the JCPP Patient-Centered Care Process?

Answer 3

• Collect
• Assess
• Plan
• Implement
• Follow up

Question 4

component of medical history

Answer 4

• chief complaint
• HPI
• PMH
• social history
• family history

Question 5

HPI

Answer 5

• expansion of CC

- SCHOLARS

Question 6

SCHOLARS

Answer 6

• Symptoms
• Characteristics
• History
• Onset
• Location
• Associated symptoms
• Remitting or aggravating factors
• Severity

Question 7

CrCL equation

Answer 7

{((l 40–age) x weight)/(72xSCr)}x 0.85 (if female)

Question 8

What makes up the JCPP body?

Answer 8

11 national pharmacy organizations, including ACPE

Question 9

Collect

Answer 9

pharmacists assure the collection of the necessary subjective and objective information about the patient in order to understand the relevant medical/medication history and clinical status of the patient

Question 10

Assess

Answer 10

pharmacists assess the information collected and analyze the clinical effects of the patient’s therapy in the context of the patient’s overall health goals in order to identify and prioritize problems and achieve optimal care

Question 11

Plan

Answer 11

pharmacists develop individualized patient-centered care plans in collaboration with other healthcare professionals and the patient or caregiver that is evidence-based and cost-effective

Question 12

Implement

Answer 12

pharmacists implement the care plan in collaboration with other health care professionals and the patient or caregiver

Question 13

Follow up

Answer 13

monitor and evaluate: pharmacists monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan and modify the plan in collaboration with other healthcare professionals and the patient or caregiver as needed

Question 14

What are things found under social history?

Answer 14

• Lifestyle description; diet and exercise
• Alcohol use
• Tobacco use
• Illicit substances

Question 15

component of medication history

Answer 15

• past medication and response
• current medications
• ADR’s / allergies
• adherence