Pharmacist Roles

Question 1

What should pharmacists counsel patients on regarding medications?

Answer 1

Counseling customers on how to take their medications.

Also to educate patients of the side effects to expect when taking a new medication.

Question 2

What types of chronic diseases do pharmacists help manage?

Answer 2

Hypertension and diabetes

Pharmacists play a critical role in monitoring and managing chronic conditions.

Question 3

What should pharmacists provide to consumers regarding OTC products?

Answer 3

Recommendations on OTC choices, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and dietary supplements

This includes guiding patients on safe and effective use.

Question 4

What is a pharmacist’s role in smoking cessation?

Answer 4

Providing support and resources to help patients quit

This may include counseling and recommending cessation aids.

Question 5

Pharmacists recieve new ________ over the phone from a _________.

Answer 5

Prescriptions, Doctor.

Question 6

True or False
A pharmacist does not transfer a prescription over to another pharmacy over the phone.

Answer 6

False
A pharmacist does transfer a prescription to another pharmacy.

A pharmacy tech does not assist with this task.

Question 7

Do Pharmacists consult with prescribers?

Answer 7

Yes