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Pharmaceutical Social and Administrative Pharmacy

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What is the primary role of a pharmacist in society?

  1. To dispense medications to patients

  2. To provide patient education and counseling

  3. To manage drug therapy

  4. To conduct research on new drugs


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pharmacists are responsible for ensuring that patients receive the correct medications in the correct doses and that they are taking them correctly. They also provide patient education and counseling on how to use medications safely and effectively.

What are the two main types of pharmacy practice?

  1. Community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy

  2. Retail pharmacy and institutional pharmacy

  3. Independent pharmacy and chain pharmacy

  4. Nuclear pharmacy and compounding pharmacy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Community pharmacy is the practice of pharmacy in a retail setting, where pharmacists dispense medications to patients and provide patient education and counseling. Hospital pharmacy is the practice of pharmacy in a hospital setting, where pharmacists work with physicians and other healthcare professionals to manage drug therapy for patients.

What is the main federal law governing the pharmacy profession in the United States?

  1. The Controlled Substances Act

  2. The Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

  3. The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act

  4. The Pharmacy Practice Act


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pharmacy Practice Act is the main federal law governing the pharmacy profession in the United States. It sets forth the requirements for licensure as a pharmacist, the scope of practice for pharmacists, and the regulations governing the dispensing of medications.

What is the role of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in regulating the pharmacy profession?

  1. To approve new drugs for marketing

  2. To inspect pharmacies for compliance with regulations

  3. To investigate reports of adverse drug reactions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The FDA is responsible for approving new drugs for marketing, inspecting pharmacies for compliance with regulations, and investigating reports of adverse drug reactions. The FDA also sets standards for the manufacturing and distribution of drugs.

What is the role of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) in regulating the pharmacy profession?

  1. To develop and administer licensure exams for pharmacists

  2. To accredit pharmacy schools and colleges

  3. To set standards for pharmacy practice

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The NABP is responsible for developing and administering licensure exams for pharmacists, accrediting pharmacy schools and colleges, and setting standards for pharmacy practice. The NABP also works to promote the safe and effective use of medications.

What is the role of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) in regulating the pharmacy profession?

  1. To represent the interests of pharmacists

  2. To develop and promote standards for pharmacy practice

  3. To provide continuing education for pharmacists

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The APhA is a professional organization that represents the interests of pharmacists. The APhA also develops and promotes standards for pharmacy practice, provides continuing education for pharmacists, and works to improve the public's health.

What is the role of the state boards of pharmacy in regulating the pharmacy profession?

  1. To license pharmacists

  2. To inspect pharmacies

  3. To investigate complaints against pharmacists

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

State boards of pharmacy are responsible for licensing pharmacists, inspecting pharmacies, and investigating complaints against pharmacists. State boards of pharmacy also set standards for pharmacy practice and work to protect the public's health.

What is the role of the pharmacist in medication therapy management (MTM)?

  1. To review a patient's medications for potential problems

  2. To make recommendations for changes to a patient's medication regimen

  3. To educate patients about their medications

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pharmacists play a key role in MTM by reviewing a patient's medications for potential problems, making recommendations for changes to a patient's medication regimen, and educating patients about their medications. MTM can help to improve patient outcomes and reduce medication-related problems.

What is the role of the pharmacist in immunizations?

  1. To administer immunizations

  2. To educate patients about immunizations

  3. To track immunization records

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pharmacists play a key role in immunizations by administering immunizations, educating patients about immunizations, and tracking immunization records. Pharmacists can help to improve immunization rates and protect the public's health.

What is the role of the pharmacist in providing patient education?

  1. To provide information about medications

  2. To provide information about diseases and conditions

  3. To provide information about lifestyle changes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pharmacists play a key role in providing patient education by providing information about medications, diseases and conditions, and lifestyle changes. Patient education can help to improve patient outcomes and reduce medication-related problems.

What is the role of the pharmacist in research?

  1. To conduct research on new drugs

  2. To conduct research on new drug delivery systems

  3. To conduct research on the safety and efficacy of drugs

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pharmacists play a key role in research by conducting research on new drugs, new drug delivery systems, and the safety and efficacy of drugs. Pharmacists can help to improve the development of new drugs and improve the quality of patient care.

What is the role of the pharmacist in advocacy?

  1. To advocate for the rights of pharmacists

  2. To advocate for the rights of patients

  3. To advocate for the public's health

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pharmacists play a key role in advocacy by advocating for the rights of pharmacists, the rights of patients, and the public's health. Pharmacists can help to improve the profession of pharmacy and improve the quality of patient care.

What is the role of the pharmacist in interprofessional collaboration?

  1. To work with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care

  2. To share information with other healthcare professionals

  3. To coordinate care with other healthcare professionals

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pharmacists play a key role in interprofessional collaboration by working with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care, sharing information with other healthcare professionals, and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals. Interprofessional collaboration can help to improve patient outcomes and reduce medication-related problems.

What is the role of the pharmacist in public health?

  1. To promote the public's health

  2. To prevent disease

  3. To protect the public from environmental hazards

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pharmacists play a key role in public health by promoting the public's health, preventing disease, and protecting the public from environmental hazards. Pharmacists can help to improve the health of the community and reduce the burden of disease.

What is the role of the pharmacist in global health?

  1. To provide healthcare to people in developing countries

  2. To promote the public's health in developing countries

  3. To prevent disease in developing countries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pharmacists play a key role in global health by providing healthcare to people in developing countries, promoting the public's health in developing countries, and preventing disease in developing countries. Pharmacists can help to improve the health of people around the world and reduce the burden of disease.

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