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Chapter 2: Formulating an Effective Response: A Structured Approach
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Which of the following best describes the role of the pharmacist in providing responses to drug information requests?
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a. Ensuring availability of drug information resources for clinicians
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b. Serving as a gate-keeper for information resources
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c. Ensuring correct interpretation and application of information
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d. Providing all clinicians with ready-access to electronic resources
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c. Ensuring correct interpretation and application of information
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Which of the following are necessary for pharmacists when formulating responses to drug information questions?
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a. Knowledge of pharmacotherapy
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b. Problem-solving skills
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c. Sufficient background and patient-specific information
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Which of the following represents an impediment for pharmacists to overcome when collecting pertinent patient information for drug information responses?
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a. Access to adequate library resources
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b. Perception that most requests are general
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c. Excellent pharmacotherapy knowledge-base
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d. Appropriate use of a systematic method
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b. Perception that most requests are general
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Which of the following factors can greatly impair a pharmacists’ ability to formulate an effective response for a drug information request?
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a. Absence of sufficient background information
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b. Lack of specialty training in drug information
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c. Absence of specialty board certification
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d. Lack of dedication to patient care
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a. Absence of sufficient background information
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Which of the following represents a common reason why requestors fail to provide pertinent patient-specific information?
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a. Uncertainty about the extent of background information needed
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b. Lack of time to provide detailed background information
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c. Poor relationship between pharmacy and medical staff
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d. Lack of interpersonal communication skills
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a. Uncertainty about the extent of background information needed
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Which of the following can improve the process of data collection when a ...