Clinical Pharmacy Practice Questions And Answers

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    The Pharmacotherapy Workup is a logical thought process that guides the work and decisions as the clinician assesses the patients drug-related needs and identifies drug therapy problems

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Do you work in the public health sector, or do you wish to do the same? Check out these clinical pharmacy practice questions and answers and see how well you know about pharmaceutics. Clinical pharmacy is a health science branch in which pharmacists provide overall taking care to the patients, from medication therapy to disease prevention. If you score more than 70% marks on this quiz, you will be a great pharmacist. If you don't, you still need to learn a few important things about pharmacy. Good luck!

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  • 2. 

    Pharmaceutical caring process must be based on a convenient relationship for all those concerned to work toward the resolution of all experienced and potential drug related problems.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The explanation for the correct answer "True" is that in the pharmaceutical caring process, it is important to have a convenient relationship among all those involved. This means that everyone should be able to work together towards resolving any drug-related problems that may arise, both current and potential ones. This ensures that the process is effective and efficient in addressing the needs and concerns of patients and healthcare providers.

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  • 3. 

    Currently the main concern of the pharmacist is to sell as much as possible

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given answer is false. The main concern of a pharmacist is not solely to sell as much as possible. While selling products is a part of their job, their primary concern is the health and well-being of their patients. Pharmacists are responsible for dispensing medications, providing medication counseling, and ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. They prioritize patient care and safety over sales.

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  • 4. 

    While in theory, pharmaceutical care seems like a logical and practical form of pharmacy, it has faced difficulty in implementation!

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Pharmaceutical care, although theoretically logical and practical, has encountered challenges when it comes to its actual implementation. This suggests that there have been difficulties in putting the concept of pharmaceutical care into practice within the field of pharmacy.

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following statements regarding pharmaceutical care philosophy of practice is/are correct ?

    • The philosophy of practice of pharmaceutical care describes that the practitioners have social obligation of minimizing drug related morbidity and mortality.

    • The pharmacist must use their expert knowledge and skills to help others in society to solve or prevent a specific set of serious problems.

    • All of the above are correct.

    • None of the Above are correct.

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above are correct.
    Explanation
    The pharmaceutical care philosophy of practice emphasizes the social obligation of practitioners to minimize drug-related morbidity and mortality. This means that pharmacists have a responsibility to ensure the safe and effective use of medications to improve patient outcomes. Additionally, pharmacists are expected to use their expert knowledge and skills to help solve or prevent specific serious problems related to medication use. Therefore, the statement "All of the above are correct" is an accurate explanation of the given answer.

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  • 6. 

    Among the system related constraints of pharmaceutical care practice is/are:

    • No enough time is available.

    • Lack of finance

    • Lack of the source of reimbursement

    • Both A and C

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "All of the above". This means that all of the listed options (not enough time available, lack of finance, lack of a source of reimbursement) are system-related constraints of pharmaceutical care practice. These constraints can hinder the effective delivery of pharmaceutical care services and impact patient outcomes.

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  • 7. 

    Ernest and Grizzle found that the cost of preventable DRPs is almost as much as we spend purchasing prescription drugs.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the cost of preventable drug-related problems (DRPs) is nearly equal to the amount spent on buying prescription drugs. This implies that the expenses incurred due to avoidable DRPs are significant and comparable to the cost of the medications themselves. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 8. 

    The patient caring process used by pharmaceutical care practitioners is:

    • Similar to the caring process used by all health care practitioners who provide direct patient care.

    • A step-wise structure that guides the practitioner and patient through each step.

    • A process includes an assessment, care plan, and follow-up evaluation.

    • Both B and C

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The patient caring process used by pharmaceutical care practitioners is similar to the caring process used by all health care practitioners who provide direct patient care. It follows a step-wise structure that guides the practitioner and patient through each step, including assessment, care plan, and follow-up evaluation. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above."

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  • 9. 

    The conditions most frequently encountered in pharmaceutical care practice are different from those encountered in medical practice.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the conditions commonly seen in pharmaceutical care practice are not the same as those seen in medical practice. However, the correct answer is False, indicating that this statement is incorrect. This implies that the conditions encountered in pharmaceutical care practice are actually similar to those encountered in medical practice, debunking the initial assumption.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following statements regarding philosophy of practice of any profession is/are incorrect ?

    • It represents a set of values that guides behaviours associated with a professional practice.

    • It directs what and how the practitioners perform their functions on a day-to-day basis.

    • More than one statement is incorrect .

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "none of the above". This means that all of the statements regarding the philosophy of practice of any profession are correct. The philosophy of practice represents a set of values that guide behaviors associated with a professional practice, and it also directs what and how practitioners perform their functions on a day-to-day basis.

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  • 11. 

    The philosophy of pharmaceutical care consists of four discrete elements expressed as a practitioner commitment to perform all of the following activities except:

    • Perform activities to meet patients need based on practitioner preferences.

    • Optimize the use of medications and minimize drug related morbidity.

    • Caring for another patient through the development and maintenance of a therapeutic relationship.

    • Providing service to justify their elevated position and privileges in society.

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Providing service to justify their elevated position and privileges in society.
    Explanation
    The philosophy of pharmaceutical care involves several elements, including optimizing medication use, minimizing drug-related harm, and developing a therapeutic relationship with patients. However, it does not include the notion of providing service to justify the elevated position and privileges of pharmaceutical care practitioners in society. This answer is the correct one as it correctly identifies the element that is not part of the philosophy of pharmaceutical care.

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  • 12. 

    It is obligatory for the pharmaceutical care practitioner to determine all of the following to make a rational drug therapy decision except:

    • What the patient had taken in the past and how well those medications worked or Whether they caused adverse events.

    • The current drug therapies the patient is taking.

    • Both A and B

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the above
    Explanation
    To make rational drug therapy decisions, a pharmaceutical care practitioner must consider the patient's past and current medications, including effectiveness and adverse events, as well as ongoing treatments. This comprehensive review ensures personalized and safe care. Excluding any of these factors could compromise patient safety and the effectiveness of the treatment plan.

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  • 13. 

    The patients current medication records :

    • Order to be most useful, it is constructed the following format: indication- drug product- dosage regimen - response.

    • Is organized by drug classes.

    • Only two options are correct.

    • Must contain all the medications the patient is taking (prescription, OTC, vitamins, natural products, home remedies).

    • All of the above are correct .

    Correct Answer
    A. Only two options are correct.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Only two options are correct." because the statement states that there are only two correct options among the given choices. The other options mentioned in the question, such as the format of medication records and the inclusion of all medications the patient is taking, are not mentioned as correct options.

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  • 14. 

    Documentation system used in pharmacy practice:

    • Has a standard format that is different from standards applied to physicians and nursing documentation

    • Refers to creating a pharmaceutical care patient chart that records the information used, decisions made and outcomes achieved at each patient encounter.

    • Only two options are correct.

    • All of the above are correct.

    • Is essential so that care can be evaluated by others and constantly improved.

    Correct Answer
    A. Only two options are correct.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Only two options are correct." This is because the statement "Has a standard format that is different from standards applied to physicians and nursing documentation" and the statement "Is essential so that care can be evaluated by others and constantly improved" are both correct. The other statements, "Refers to creating a pharmaceutical care patient chart that records the information used, decisions made and outcomes achieved at each patient encounter" and "All of the above are correct" are not accurate explanations of the documentation system used in pharmacy practice.

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  • 15. 

    Which of the following statements regarding therapeutic relationship is/are incorrect?

    • A relationship that is based on mutual respect and trust.

    • The stronger the personal relationship is the more likely that positive therapeutic relationship can occur.

    • It fosters open communication between patient and practitioner.

    • All of the options are incorrect.

    Correct Answer
    A. The stronger the personal relationship is the more likely that positive therapeutic relationship can occur.
    Explanation
    A strong personal relationship does not guarantee a positive therapeutic relationship. While mutual respect and trust are important in a therapeutic relationship, the strength of the personal relationship does not necessarily determine the success of the therapeutic relationship. Other factors such as effective communication, professional boundaries, and the therapist's skills and expertise also play a significant role in fostering a positive therapeutic relationship.

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