PHR 515 Exam 3 Objectives (Final Exam) Questions
with Correct Answers
What are some of the job functions of the community pharmacist?
Correct Answer-- dispense prescription medications
- counsel patients
- provide immunizations
- conduct wellness screenings
- supervise pharmacy technicians and interns
- to some extent, manage the business of the pharmacy
What are the different community pharmacy practice setting types?
Correct Answer-- supermarket pharmacy (a pharmacy within a super
market)
- General merchandiser (a general merchandise store with a pharmacy
such as Wal-Mart Pharmacy)
- Drug stores (can be retail/chain pharmacies like Rite-Aid or an
independent community pharmacy)
What are some potential jobs within community pharmacy practice?
Correct Answer-- staff pharmacist
- pharmacy manager
- non-dispensing (clinical) pharmacist
- pharmacy supervisor/district manager
clinical services leader
,What are some of the recent and forthcoming changes in community
pharmacy? Correct Answer-- flu shots/immunizations
- MTM program expansion/enhanced MTM
- telepharmacy
- tech-check-tech
- pharmacogenomics
- point-of-care testing for chronic and infectious diseases
- collaborative practice agreements
- statewide protocol
- independent pharmacist prescribing
Describe the role of telepharmacy in community pharmacy Correct
Answer-Via video technology, several community pharmacies in the
Midwest operate without an on-site pharmacist physically present
What is pharmacogenomics? Correct Answer-The study of drug gene
interactions.
Pharmacies offered testing to help determine which drugs may be best
for the patient
What is the difference between a residency and a fellowship? Correct
Answer-A residency focuses on developing patient care skills, usually
lasts one year, and has several preceptors.
, A fellowship is for those who want to become an independent
researcher. It is usually two years or more, has only one preceptor, and is
highly individualized
How does PGY1 differ from PGY2? Correct Answer-PGY1 is an entry
level residency. Individuals must participate in a match. It has a
pharmacy practice focus (individuals are at their prime hirability after
PGY1)
PGY2 is a more focused residency that requires the completion of
PGY1. It is more focused on a specific area so may eliminate some jobs
if you are "too specialized". These individuals still participate in the
match, although some may be able to do early commitment.
What is early commitment? Correct Answer-Early commitment is when
you are at a residency program in PGY1 and the program also has a
PGY2, they may allow you to early commit and stay in the program for
PGY2 without going through the match process (the position is filled
internally). Not all programs do this, and some may still require their
current residents to go through the match process for PGY2.
What is the purpose of the ASHP match process? Correct Answer-To
provide an orderly process for matching residents and residency
programs
How does the ASHP match process work? Correct Answer-Individuals
enroll in the residency match process (RMP) through NMS (separate
from PhORCAS). They rank their acceptable choices and submit a list of
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