Module 1

Question 1

Arose out of a dissatisfaction with old practice norms and the pressing need for a health professional with a comprehensive knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs.

Answer 1

CLINICAL PHARMACY

Question 2

The clinical pharmacy movement began at the University of Michigan during these early years.

Answer 2

1960s

Question 3

These University of Kentucky alumni pioneered the clinical pharmacy movement in the latter part of the 1960s.

Answer 3

DAVID BURKHOLDER, PAUL PARKER, and CHARLES WALTON

Question 4

A professional discipline that combines basic pharmacology and clinical use.

Answer 4

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Question 4

The development of clinical pharmacology began in the early 1950s, primarily due to his efforts.

Answer 4

HARRY GOLD

Question 5

The start of the emergence of clinical pharmacy due to poor medicine control system.

Answer 5

1960

Question 6

This country’s approach [to clinical pharmacy] is a UNIT DOSE SYSTEM and DECENTRALIZATION of pharmacy services.

Answer 6

USA

Question 7

Provides direct patient care; pharmacists are located on the ward and responsible for both clinical and distribution services.

Answer 7

DECENTRALIZED PHARMACY

Question 8

A pharmacy-coordinated method of dispensing and controlling medications in organized healthcare settings.

Answer 8

UNIT DOSE SYSTEM

Question 8

This method increased patient safety, increased efficiency in patient care, cost-effectiveness, and increased job satisfaction for both pharmacists and other health care professionals.

Answer 8

DECENTRALIZED PHARMACY

Question 9

These distinctive elements are basic to all unit dose systems.

Answer 9

1. MEDICATIONS ARE CONTAINED IN SINGLE-UNIT PACKAGES.
2. DISPENSED IN A READY-TO-ADMINISTER FORM.

Question 10

This country unifies prescription and administration records in the ward—”ward pharmacy.”

Answer 10

UK

Question 11

Growth of clinical pharmacy practice because of the ability to promote cost-effective medicine.

Answer 11

1980

Question 11

It signaled the transition to clinical pharmacy.

Answer 11

1970

Question 12

Clinical pharmacists in hospitals were increased.

Answer 12

1997

Question 13

The pioneering institution who practices and deploys clinical pharmacist in the Philippines and other leading hospitals have already adopted and practiced it.

Answer 13

ST. LUKE’S MEDICAL CENTER

Question 14

A health science discipline in which pharmacists provide patient care that optimizes medication therapy and promotes health, wellness, and disease prevention.

Answer 14

CLINICAL PHARMACY

Question 15

The broad responsibilities of Clinical Pharmacy.

Answer 15

1. SAFE & APPROPRIATE USE OF DRUGS.
2. RATIONAL DRUG SELECTION, MONITORING, DOSING & CONTROL OF THE PATIENTS’ OVERALL DRUG THERAPY PROGRAM.

Question 16

Knowledge of synthesis, chemistry, and preparation of drugs. It is PRODUCT-ORIENTED.

Answer 16

PHARMACY IN GENERAL

Question 17

More oriented to the analysis of population needs regarding medicines, ways of administration, patterns of use, and drug’s effects on the patients. It is a PATIENT-ORIENTED PRACTICE.

Answer 17

CLINICAL PHARMACY

Question 18

List of Clinical Pharmacy Settings.

Answer 18

• HOSPITALS
• COMMUNITY PHARMACIES
• NURSING HOMES
• HOME-BASED CARE SERVICES
• CLINICS

Question 19

GOALS OF CLINICAL PHARMACY.

Answer 19

• Minimize the risk of treatment-induced adverse events.
• Maximize the clinical effects of medicines.
• Minimize the expenditures for pharmacological treatments.

Question 20

Primary Jobs of Clinical Pharmacists.

Answer 20

INTERACT, INTERVIEW&ASSESS, RECOMMEND, MONITOR, and PROVIDE.

Question 21

Clinical Pharmacy Practice Area: NEPHROLOGY.

Answer 21

AMBULATORY CARE

Question 22

Clinical Pharmacy Practice Area: OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY.

Answer 22

CRITICAL CARE