Scope of work Flashcards
What is a key reason for the growing market and job opportunities in pharmacy?
Increased pharmaceutical needs of a larger and older patient population.
This includes scientific advances and a well-informed consumer base seeking detailed information about drugs.
What are some factors that make a pharmacy career attractive?
- Personal relationship with a pharmacist
- Watching community pharmacists
- College representatives visiting high schools
- Media influence
- Experience of illness within the family
- Salaries
These factors contribute to the interest in pursuing a career in pharmacy.
What is the primary role of community pharmacists?
To ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products to the general public.
They provide advice and information while maintaining and improving people’s health.
List three tasks performed by community pharmacists.
- Dispensing prescription medicines
- Checking dosage and ensuring safe supply
- Counseling and advising the public about minor ailments.
What skill is crucial for pharmacists when communicating with patients?
Good communication skills.
Pharmacists must listen carefully and explain complex information clearly.
True or False: Hospital pharmacists work only in hospitals.
False.
They may also work in health centers, nursing homes, and laboratories.
What is one task of hospital pharmacists related to patient interaction?
Participate in ward rounds to take patient drug histories.
What are some responsibilities of governmental management pharmacists?
- Planning health and drug policy
- Registration and quality control of drugs
- Inspection of pharmacy compliance
- Distribution of drug products.
Fill in the blank: Industrial pharmacists work in areas such as _______.
Manufacture & Production.
They may also engage in sales, marketing, research, and quality control.
What is the primary focus of family planning tasks?
Informing and educating women about contraceptive methods.
Family planning also involves advising on childcare.
What growing need exists for academic pharmacists?
The need for college instructors is increasing.
This is due to expanding enrollment and changes in curricula.
What is one role of military pharmacists?
Manufacturing generic products.
What is the primary role of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives (PSR)?
To act as communication links between drug companies and healthcare professionals.
What is a key objective of a Medical Representative?
To inform physicians about the company’s products and increase sales.
True or False: PSRs do not require any additional qualifications beyond a pharmacy degree.
False.
Additional qualifications like a Master’s degree in business can provide more opportunities.
List three potential career paths for PSRs.
- Medical representative
- Product Manager
- Marketing manager.
What are some opportunities in the pharmacy job market outside traditional roles?
- Food Industries
- Self-employment
- Drug Information Centers
- Forensic Pharmacy.
What distinguishes clinical pharmacists from general pharmacists?
Clinical pharmacists apply drug knowledge to clinical scenarios and work directly with patients and healthcare providers.
What is one task clinical pharmacists perform related to medication?
Evaluate the effectiveness of patient medications.
Where do clinical pharmacists typically practice?
Hospitals, outpatient clinics, community pharmacies, emergency departments.
