Careers Flashcards
(15 cards)
What factors contribute to the growth of market and job opportunities in pharmacy?
Factors include:
* Increased pharmaceutical needs of an older patient population
* Scientific advances leading to more drug products
* New developments in medication administration
* Presence of informed consumers eager for drug information
The demand for pharmaceutical professionals rises due to these societal and scientific trends.
What are some reasons why a pharmacy career is attractive?
Reasons include:
* Personal relationship with a pharmacist
* Watching community pharmacists
* College visits to high schools
* Media influence
* Family illness experiences
* Competitive salaries
These factors can inspire individuals to pursue a career in pharmacy.
What is the primary role of community pharmacists?
Community pharmacists ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products and provide health advice to the public.
They play a crucial role in maintaining and improving community health.
List three key tasks performed by community pharmacists.
Key tasks include:
* Dispensing prescription medicines
* Ensuring treatment compatibility
* Counseling the public about minor ailments
These tasks highlight the pharmacist’s role in patient care.
What skills are required for pharmacists?
Required skills include:
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work in a team
* Concern for public welfare
* Accuracy and attention to detail
* Understanding of business principles
* Professional manner
* Trustworthy behavior
* High level of responsibility
* Cultural competence
* Patience
These skills are essential for effective pharmacy practice.
What are the main tasks of hospital pharmacists?
Main tasks include:
* Checking prescriptions for errors
* Advising on medication dosages
* Participating in ward rounds
* Interacting with medical staff
* Preparing sterile medications
Hospital pharmacists play a vital role in patient safety and medication management.
In governmental management, what is one task pharmacists perform?
One task is planning and implementing health and drug policy.
This role involves ensuring the rational use of drugs in public health.
What opportunities exist for industrial pharmacists?
Opportunities include:
* Manufacture & production
* Sales & marketing
* Administration
* Research and development
* Quality control
Industrial pharmacists contribute to various aspects of the pharmaceutical industry.
What is one task of pharmacists involved in family planning?
They inform and educate women about contraceptive methods.
This role emphasizes the importance of reproductive health education.
What is the role of academic pharmacists?
Academic pharmacists provide pharmaceutical education and are needed as college instructors due to expanding enrollment.
Their role is crucial for training the next generation of pharmacists.
What do pharmaceutical sales representatives do?
They act as communication links between drug companies and prescribing professionals.
Their role is essential for promoting pharmaceutical products.
What is a key responsibility of a clinical pharmacist?
Determining whether prescribed medications optimally meet patients’ needs.
Clinical pharmacists focus on patient outcomes and medication efficacy.
True or False: Community pharmacists are primarily responsible for preparing sterile medications.
False
This task is primarily associated with hospital pharmacists.
Fill in the blank: Clinical pharmacists work directly with other _______ and patients.
[health professionals]
Collaboration is key in clinical pharmacy practice.
Where can clinical pharmacists practice?
Clinical pharmacists can practice in:
* Hospitals
* Outpatient clinics
* Community pharmacies
* Emergency departments
Their practice environments are diverse and patient-focused.
