Pharmacy Informatics PHM 113 Exam
Questions And Answers
What does NAPRA stand for? - Answers-National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory
Authorities
.What does NAPRA do? - Answers--provide platform for discussion, enabling members
to take National Approach to address pharmacy practice issues
-creates drug schedules once drugs authorized for sale by Heath Canada, unanimous
across Canada
.Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary Sources - Answers--primary = research studies +
reports, original research itself
-secondary = ref that analyze, provide commentary on original research (directing use o
relevant primary literature) e.g pubmed, focused reviews
-tertiary = summarizes info / quick/easy summary, but provides no new information e.g
CPS, Lexicomp
.advantages (or disadvantage) of primary,secondary, tertiary sources - Answers--
primary = present most recent data
-secondary = helpful for quick answer, can show research progress
-tertiary = disadvantage - need interpretation from author, updated in a few years
.What is CPS and what info does it offer? - Answers--compendium of pharmaceuticals
and specialties
-Canadian resource
-CPS: Drug Information
-CPS: Therapeutic Choices
-produced/published by CPhA (canadian pharmacy association)
-drug monographs for health canada approved:
drugs, vaccines, natural products, medical devices
.ODB - what is it and who is covered? - Answers--Ontario Drug Benefit
-lists drugs funded by province
-does NOT include hospital drug formularies
-covered: eligible for OHIP (Ontario resident) AND (one of following)
-65 YO +
-eligible for OHIP+
-ontario disability support program (ODSP)
-ontario works
-homes for special care /long-term care care
-trillium drug program
, .What does ODB cover? - Answers--nutrition products
-diabetic testing + monitoring agents (blood glucose test strips) - on formulary drugs
-valved holding chambers
.OHIP+ ; who is covered? - Answers--ontario residents 24 YO and younger
- AND who is NOT covered by any private drug plans
.ODSP; what program is it and who is eligible? - Answers--ontario disability support
program
-provides monthly income support + health benefits (ODB support)
-be at least 18 YO
-Ontario resident
-have assets no greater than limits set out
-financial need
-person with disability or of prescribed class
.Ontario Works.-what is it and who is covered? - Answers--monthly income support +
health benefits (ODB support)
-at least 16 YO
-Ontario resident
-financial need
-participate in employment activities (**this is main difference b/w ontario works and
ODSP)
.difference between ODSP and ontario works? - Answers--age (ODSP = 18 or younger,
works = 16 or younger)
-Ontario Works --> need to participate in employment activities
.Special Care Home / Long-Term Care - Answers--those living in long-term care home
or home for special care
-support for Ontario residents of all ages that require care at home/school/community
-covers:
-healthcare professional visits
-drugs (ODB)
-health care supplied (dressings, walking aids, braces)
-homemkaing visits to assist with routine household activities
-end-of-life care
.Trillium Drug Program - Answers--for those with high drug costs (spending > or = 4% of
income on drugs), and do NOT qualify for another ODB program
-dependent on household income
-if approved, patient pays up to $2/prescription
.CDS - what is it - Answers--clinical decision support
Questions And Answers
What does NAPRA stand for? - Answers-National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory
Authorities
.What does NAPRA do? - Answers--provide platform for discussion, enabling members
to take National Approach to address pharmacy practice issues
-creates drug schedules once drugs authorized for sale by Heath Canada, unanimous
across Canada
.Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary Sources - Answers--primary = research studies +
reports, original research itself
-secondary = ref that analyze, provide commentary on original research (directing use o
relevant primary literature) e.g pubmed, focused reviews
-tertiary = summarizes info / quick/easy summary, but provides no new information e.g
CPS, Lexicomp
.advantages (or disadvantage) of primary,secondary, tertiary sources - Answers--
primary = present most recent data
-secondary = helpful for quick answer, can show research progress
-tertiary = disadvantage - need interpretation from author, updated in a few years
.What is CPS and what info does it offer? - Answers--compendium of pharmaceuticals
and specialties
-Canadian resource
-CPS: Drug Information
-CPS: Therapeutic Choices
-produced/published by CPhA (canadian pharmacy association)
-drug monographs for health canada approved:
drugs, vaccines, natural products, medical devices
.ODB - what is it and who is covered? - Answers--Ontario Drug Benefit
-lists drugs funded by province
-does NOT include hospital drug formularies
-covered: eligible for OHIP (Ontario resident) AND (one of following)
-65 YO +
-eligible for OHIP+
-ontario disability support program (ODSP)
-ontario works
-homes for special care /long-term care care
-trillium drug program
, .What does ODB cover? - Answers--nutrition products
-diabetic testing + monitoring agents (blood glucose test strips) - on formulary drugs
-valved holding chambers
.OHIP+ ; who is covered? - Answers--ontario residents 24 YO and younger
- AND who is NOT covered by any private drug plans
.ODSP; what program is it and who is eligible? - Answers--ontario disability support
program
-provides monthly income support + health benefits (ODB support)
-be at least 18 YO
-Ontario resident
-have assets no greater than limits set out
-financial need
-person with disability or of prescribed class
.Ontario Works.-what is it and who is covered? - Answers--monthly income support +
health benefits (ODB support)
-at least 16 YO
-Ontario resident
-financial need
-participate in employment activities (**this is main difference b/w ontario works and
ODSP)
.difference between ODSP and ontario works? - Answers--age (ODSP = 18 or younger,
works = 16 or younger)
-Ontario Works --> need to participate in employment activities
.Special Care Home / Long-Term Care - Answers--those living in long-term care home
or home for special care
-support for Ontario residents of all ages that require care at home/school/community
-covers:
-healthcare professional visits
-drugs (ODB)
-health care supplied (dressings, walking aids, braces)
-homemkaing visits to assist with routine household activities
-end-of-life care
.Trillium Drug Program - Answers--for those with high drug costs (spending > or = 4% of
income on drugs), and do NOT qualify for another ODB program
-dependent on household income
-if approved, patient pays up to $2/prescription
.CDS - what is it - Answers--clinical decision support
