Question 1

Which of the following health professionals can decrease the incidence of polypharmacy?&#10;A) Medical practitioner&#10;B) Pharmacist&#10;C) Nurse&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All three health professionals, medical practitioners, pharmacists, and nurses, can decrease the incidence of polypharmacy. Medical practitioners can review and adjust medication regimens to reduce the number of medications a patient is taking. Pharmacists can conduct medication reviews to identify potential drug interactions and recommend alternative medications. Nurses can monitor patients for adverse drug effects and report any concerns to the medical practitioner or pharmacist. By working together, these health professionals can help reduce the incidence of polypharmacy and improve patient outcomes.

Question 2

In Australia,there are some Schedule 3 medications that can be advertised in the popular media.One example of a medication to which this advertising policy applies is:&#10;A) miconazole pessaries.&#10;B) ampicillin capsules.&#10;C) royal jelly preparations.&#10;D) codeine tablets.

Accepted Answer

Miconazole pessaries are an example of a Schedule 3 medication that can be advertised in the popular media in Australia, as they are used for treating vaginal thrush, a condition that can be self-diagnosed and treated.

Question 3

The brand name of a medication is provided by the:&#10;A) government.&#10;B) pharmaceutical company.&#10;C) biochemical scientist who invented the medication.&#10;D) drug evaluation committee that formally examines all data about medications.

Accepted Answer

The brand name of a medication is created by the pharmaceutical company that develops and markets the drug. They choose a name that is memorable, easy to pronounce, and is not already in use by another drug. The brand name of a medication is intended to be a unique identifier for that particular product.

Question 4

Which of the following acne preparations CANNOT be purchased as an over-the-counter preparation?&#10;A) An isotretinoin preparation&#10;B) A sulphur preparation&#10;C) A resorcinol preparation&#10;D) A benzoyl peroxide preparation

Accepted Answer

Isotretinoin is a prescription medication and cannot be purchased over-the-counter. Sulphur, resorcinol, and benzoyl peroxide are all available as over-the-counter acne preparations.

Question 5

Why is once-daily dosing preferred for Australian Indigenous peoples?&#10;A) Because Indigenous people generally have a poor memory.&#10;B) Indigenous people have a culturally different concept of time, therefore minimising the number of doses is aimed at promoting compliance.&#10;C) Because once-daily dosing is less likely to cause side effects such as renal disease.&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Indigenous people have a different relation to time, and minimising the number of doses is aimed at promoting compliance in this cultural context. Option A is a gross generalization about Indigenous people and is not accurate. Option C is untrue and misleading - once-daily dosing does not prevent renal disease, and there is no evidence that it is less likely to cause side effects.

Question 6

It is best to learn about pharmacology with reference to what particular type of medication names?&#10;A) Chemical names&#10;B) Brand names&#10;C) Generic names&#10;D) Proprietary names

Accepted Answer

Learning about pharmacology with reference to generic names is the best choice. Generic names are the official names given to drugs by their non-proprietary name, and they are often simpler and easier to remember than their chemical counterparts. Additionally, drugs with the same generic name will have similar properties and uses.

Question 7

For clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds,the health professional should assess&#10;A) the client's beliefs and values.&#10;B) self-treatment by home remedies or concurrent use of traditional medicines with conventional medicines.&#10;C) concerns about drug therapy and/or invasive procedures.&#10;D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the above should be assessed when working with clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Understanding their beliefs and values is important for providing culturally sensitive care. Assessing self-treatment practices and concurrent use of traditional medicines can provide insight into potential interactions or adverse effects with conventional medicines. Finally, concerns about drug therapy and/or invasive procedures may be related to cultural beliefs or previous experiences, and addressing these concerns can improve adherence to treatment and overall health outcomes.

Question 8

What is the potential problem with bioequivalence between different brand names of medications?&#10;A) The colours of the preparations may be different.&#10;B) The labels on the containers may be different.&#10;C) Consumers may get confused about the availability of more than one preparation.&#10;D) The medications may not be absorbed or act in the same way after administration.

Accepted Answer

The potential problem with bioequivalence between different brand names of medications is that the medications may not be absorbed or act in the same way after administration. This can lead to differences in effectiveness or side effects between seemingly identical medications.

Question 9

Patients taking OTC and complementary medication may:&#10;A) have adverse drug interactions if they are also taking prescription medications.&#10;B) not discuss the OTC or complementary medicines with their health professional as they do not consider them important.&#10;C) attempt self-diagnosis and treatment prior to consulting their professional.&#10;D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Patients taking OTC and complementary medication may have adverse drug interactions if they are also taking prescription medications. They may not discuss the OTC or complementary medicines with their health professional as they do not consider them important. They may also attempt self-diagnosis and treatment prior to consulting their professional. Therefore, all of the above are potential outcomes of taking OTC and complementary medication.

Question 10

A key feature of polypharmacy is:&#10;A) self-diagnosing and medicating.&#10;B) using many different pharmacies to purchase medicines.&#10;C) the excessive or unnecessary use of medicines.&#10;D) a reluctance to use complementary therapies.

Accepted Answer

Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medications, which can often result in the excessive or unnecessary use of medicines. This can lead to a range of health issues, including drug interactions, adverse reactions, and increased risk of falls or other complications. Self-diagnosing and medicating (A) can also contribute to polypharmacy, as can using many different pharmacies to purchase medicines (B). However, these are not necessarily key features of polypharmacy. Reluctance to use complementary therapies (D) is also unrelated to polypharmacy.

Question 11

The generic name of a medication is the:&#10;A) name given by the biochemical scientist who invented the medication.&#10;B) name given to the pharmaceutical company that manufactures the medication.&#10;C) chemical name of the medication.&#10;D) shortened, simplified version of the chemical name.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What is meant by the term 'de facto direct-to-consumer advertising'?&#10;A) When a professional pharmacy body advertises in a popular magazine about a particular medicine.&#10;B) When a professional nursing body advertises in a nursing journal about a particular medicine.&#10;C) When a pharmaceutical company provides information about specific characteristics of a particular medication in the popular media but does not mention the name of the medication.&#10;D) When a professional pharmacy body provides information about specific characteristics of a particular medication in the popular media but does not mention the name of the medication.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 1: Sociocultural Aspects