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JNTU Pharm. D IV Year CLINICAL PHARMACY Previous Question Paper (October/November - 2019 - R08)
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Explain the following activities of a Clinical Pharmacist:
Ward round participation
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Ward round participation involves the clinical pharmacist accompanying the healthcare team during patient visits. The pharmacist provides real-time drug information, identifies potential drug-related problems (DRPs), and suggests therapeutic alternatives or dosage adjustments based on the patient's clinical status. This collaborative approach ensures evidence-based prescribing and enhances patient safety.
Medication history taking
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Medication history taking is the systematic process of gathering comprehensive information about a patient's current and past medication use, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, herbal products, and dietary supplements. The pharmacist identifies adherence issues, previous adverse drug reactions, and potential drug-drug or drug-disease interactions to reconcile medications upon admission or discharge.
Patient counseling
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Drug utilization evaluation and review.
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Explain the various diagnosis tests and interpretation criterions used to identify the following disorders:
Hematological disorders
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Respiratory disorders
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Liver disorders
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Thyroid disorders.
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Explain the pharmaceutical care concept.
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Define and classify adverse drug reactions? Write the predisposing factors and mechanisms behind these adverse drug reactions.
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Drug and Poison Information Centre
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Patient data analysis.
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Explain the various communication skills required for a clinical pharmacist? Write a note on diagnosis tests used for identifying fluid and electrolyte abnormalities.
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Explain how to critically evaluate a biomedical literature.
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Medication chart review
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Clinical review.
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