M.Pharm-M.PHARM.HOSP.and CLINICAL PHARMACY 4th Year Clinical Pharmacy(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2014)

Q.P. Code: 403326 Reg. no.: …………………
Fourth Year Pharm D Degree Examinations, August 2014
Clinical Pharmacy

Time: 3 Hours                                                                                                         Total Marks: 70

• Answer all questions

• Draw diagrams wherever necessary

Essay: (3x10=30)

1. Classify the different types of medication errors. Outline the various measures which can be taken in the minimization of medication errors.

2. Discuss the various salient pharmaceutical care concepts for optimizing patient care.

3. Explain the importance of communication skills, including patient counseling techniques.

Short notes: (8x5=40)

4. Outline the various parameters involved in pulmonary function tests.

5. Discuss the role of a pharmacist in management of adverse drug reaction.

6. Enumerate the steps involved in the establishment of drug poison information center in a hospital setup.

7. Medication chart review

8. Patient’s case history analysis.

9. Drug dosing in renal impairment patients.

10. Drug utilization review.

11. Define the following medical terminologies:

Dyspnoea
Dyslipidemia
Malena
Ataxia
Delusion

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Earning:   Approval pending.