Define patient medication adherence. Explain the factors affecting adherence?
[6 marks]Define pharmaceutical care. Write the functions of pharmaceutical care.
[4 marks]Explain the role of the community pharmacist in the healthcare sector.
[4 marks]What is the importance of health screening services in a community pharmacy? Elaborate on health screening services for lung function tests.
[6 marks]Define the prescription and write the parts of the prescription.
[4 marks]Explain the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes in geriatric patients.
[4 marks]Describe schedule N. What are the legal requirements to start a Community Pharmacy outlet?
[6 marks]Give the clinical presentation of the following diseases: (i) Tuberculosis (ii) AIDS.
[4 marks]Explain in detail how community pharmacists can improve the rational use of drugs in community.
[4 marks]Define OTC medication. List the categories of OTC medication. Mention two counseling information while dispensing NSAIDS and antihistamines.
[6 marks]What are the different contraceptive methods? Explain the role of a pharmacist in family planning.
[4 marks]Explain the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of Malaria.
[4 marks]Describe pathophysiology and drug therapy for pain and dyspepsia.
[6 marks]Mention the clinical symptoms of Vitamin Aand Ddeficiency.
[4 marks]What are the causative organisms, symptoms, treatment and prevention of Typhoid. Q. 6 (a) Define the following terms: Lead time, Safety stock, Idiosyncrasy, Health, balance diet, coding
[6 marks]Explain in detail two drug databases used in the provision of drug information.
[4 marks]Explain in detail the various ethics a pharmacist must follow for the practice of pharmacy.
[4 marks]Explain various types of Inventory control techniques used for the procurement of medicines.
[6 marks]Give the causative agents and clinical presentations of Hepatitis and Gonorrhea.
[4 marks]What are the barriers of counseling? Explain strategies to overcome the barriers.
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