Self care intro Flashcards
Self care
The Independent act OF Preventing diagnosing, And treating ones own illness without seeking professional advice
Options for self care
Nonprescription medications
Nutritional dietary supplements
Natural and homeopathic products
Home diagnostic test and my monitoring devices: Pregnancy test, blood glucose monitor, BP monitors
Devices for treatment: First aid bandages, Ice packs, nasal strips, vaporizers
Dietary interventions: Chicken soup for colds
Why self care?
Restricted access to prescribers through HMOs Increasing health care cost growth of aging population Uninsured or underinsured Accessibility to health care info Easy access Convenience Cost-effectiveness Role of otc medications as adjunct therapy for chronic disease
Problems with OTC meds
Taking more than recommend dose
Taking more than one product when patient has multiple symptoms
Exceeding number of allowed doses per day
Taking next dose sooner
Interactions with prescription and nonprescription drugs or alcohol
Interactions with chronic conditions
Use in pregnancy and lactation
Delay in receiving a correct diagnosis and treatment
AE
Allergic reaction
Dietary supplements not strictly regulated
So many choices
Pharmacist and self-care
The pharmacist is the most accessible health care professional
OTC section provides the pharmacist with an opportunity to act in primary care capacity
Over 400 med disorders treatable with OTC
Recommending a nonprescription medication, nondrug treatment
Dissuading patients from Buying a medication when the drug therapy is not indicated
Referring patients to another health provider
Quest
Quickly and accurately assess the patient
Establish that the patient is an appropriate self care candidate
Suggest appropriate self-care strategies to the patient
Talk with the patient about the selected self-care strategies
Scholar
Symptoms Characteristics of symptoms History of symptoms in the past Onset Location Aggravating factors Relieving factors
MAC
Medications
Allergies
Conditions
