2024) QUESTIONS
WITH ALREADY
PASSED SOLUTIONS!!
DIDACTIC
Evatee 10/23/24 DIDACTIC
,DIDACTIC EXAM (FALL 2024) QUESTIONS
WITH ALREADY PASSED SOLUTIONS!!
What does an am care pharmacist do? (3) Answer - 1. interact with outpatient
setting
2. collaborate with physicians and other practicioners
3. manage chronic disease
How can an am care pharmacist manage chronic disease? Answer - adjust med
doses, provide patient education (med education and adherence, lifestyle
modifications), make recommendations to prescribers
Does an am care pharmacist do acute or chronic care? Answer - chronic mostly
what are some examples of am care practice settings? Answer - community
health care centers, hospital outpatient dept, integrated health plans,
physicians offices, VA, etc
how can an am care pharmacist be reimbursed thru insurance? (3) Answer - 1.
cost savings and avoidance
2. direct reimbursement for certain services
3. physician billable services (CCM, TCM, incident to billing)
what's the fastest way to become an am care pharmacist? Answer - get a PGY1
and 2
slower- get thru experience
, what are additional credentials that pharmacists can get? Answer - 1/ Board
certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)
2/ certified in a specific area or expertise
what are examples of services provided by stone as an am care pharmacist?
Answer - 1. patient care per clinical protocol
2. patient care thru patient edu/counseling (med education, adherence,
lifestyle)
3. consult for other professionals
4. med access
5. population health management
what is a clinical practice protocol? Answer - when a pharmacist can
independently modify drug therapy under an approved protocol in conjunction
with a physician
does GA have a clinical practice protocol? Answer - yes!
this is the adjustment of dosages, dosage schedules, and/or meds Answer -
drug therapy modifications
what is the accrediting body for residencies Answer - ASHP
what is the accrediting body for community residencies Answer - APhA + ASHP
are most programs accredited? Answer - yes, they meet a certain standard