Question 1

What is the significance of using drug formularies in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

To enhance medication safety and efficacy while controlling costs.

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To provide exclusive access to new medications.

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To encourage patients to self-medicate.

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To eliminate the use of generic medications.

Question 2

What does the term 'antimicrobial stewardship' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The coordinated approach to optimizing the use of antimicrobials to combat resistance.

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The use of antibiotics for all infections without discrimination.

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A campaign to decrease the use of vaccines.

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The practice of prescribing multiple antibiotics at once.

Question 3

What practice can help minimize medication errors in a healthcare setting?

Accepted Answer

Implementing electronic prescribing systems.

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Ignoring patient feedback about medications.

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Prescribing the same medication for all patients.

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Using handwritten prescriptions without checks.

Question 4

What does the term 'adverse drug reaction' (ADR) refer to?

Accepted Answer

A harmful or unintended response to a medication.

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A positive outcome from drug interactions.

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The desired effect of a medication.

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A reaction that occurs when taking herbal supplements.

Question 5

Why is it important to educate patients about their medications?

Accepted Answer

To ensure they understand how to take their medications safely and effectively.

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To discourage them from asking questions about their treatment.

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To promote over-the-counter medications only.

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To convince them to buy more medications.

Question 6

What is the role of a formulary in rational drug use?

Accepted Answer

To provide a list of preferred medications that are safe and effective.

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To promote the use of only generic medications.

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To restrict all medications to prescription only.

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To list all medications available on the market.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes polypharmacy?

Accepted Answer

The concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient.

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The recommendation of vitamins in place of pharmaceuticals.

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The use of a single medication for all diseases.

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The practice of prescribing only herbal medicines.

Question 8

What is an essential aspect of rational drug use?

Accepted Answer

Assessing the patient's medical history before prescribing medication.

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Ignoring potential drug interactions.

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Relying solely on pharmaceutical advertisements.

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Prescribing the most expensive medication available.

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