Orientation to pharmacy practice Questions

Practice of Pharmacy (NABP Model Practice Act, 1977): Interpretation and evaluation of prescription orders.

Medicinal Plant Use Era: Primarily used in the Ancient Era.

Pharmacy Storage Responsibility: Proper and safe storage of drugs and devices.

Definition of Pharmacy: The art and science of preparing materials for diagnosis, treatment, prevention of diseases.

Pharmacists’ Responsibility: Ensuring correct use of drugs and medications.

Modern Pharmacy Advancement: Technological advancements in drug production.

Middle Ages Pharmacy Development: Development of apothecaries.

Collaboration in Hospital Pharmacists: Collaborate with healthcare teams for drug therapy.

Community Pharmacy Focus: Retail services.

Regulatory Pharmacists: Ensure compliance with drug laws and policies.

Clinical Pharmacists: Optimize drug therapy and are involved in direct patient care.

Preventive Healthcare by Community Pharmacists: Includes smoking cessation programs and immunizations.

Pharmacists’ Role in Drug Safety: Ensures medication safety and drug efficacy.

Pharmacovigilance: Involves monitoring adverse drug reactions and reporting them to regulators.

Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP): Prioritizes patient welfare and optimal care, effective communication, and collaboration with healthcare professionals.

Emerging Skills in Pharmacy: Importance of using electronic prescribing tools and knowledge of digital health.

Challenges in Nigerian Healthcare: Issues like counterfeit drugs, inadequate funding, and maldistribution of healthcare services.