The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada solved paper Section 19
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The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada solved paper Section 19
Pharmacist Qualifying Examination - Part I (MCQ) - Sample Questions with answers in block letter
COMPETENCY 8: Intra and Inter-Professional Collaboration
1-A 27 year old male presents to a community pharmacy for the first time and tells the pharmacist that he experienced an allergy to a penicillin product as a child. His symptoms included hives, wheezing and facial swelling, which resulted in hospitalized care. Which of the following is the most important reason for a community pharmacist to document this type of information in the patient’s medication profile record?
- To provide drug allergy information to the patient’s insurance provider
- To encourage the patient to fill future prescriptions at this pharmacy
- To enhance continuity of patient care regardless of the prescriber
- To provide a record of cognitive services for insurance reimbursement
2-YZ is a patient who presents to the pharmacy for a refill of atenolol 50 mg tablets. The profile shows one refill remaining. A 90-day supply of 90 tablets was dispensed and billed to his insurance plan 60 days ago. YZ tells the pharmacist that he is currently taking atenolol 50 mg twice daily, as directed by his physician. Checking the original prescription determines that YZ was prescribed atenolol 50 mg daily. What is the most appropriate initial pharmacist response?
- Fill the prescription early and charge YZ the full amount
- Contact YZ’s prescriber to request authorization for an early refill
- Contact YZ’s prescriber to clarify the dose and the early refill
- Offer to advance YZ with a supply of tablets and bill his insurance in 30 days
3-A community pharmacist decides to collaborate with the local health department to offer expanded services for geriatric patients. Which of the following is the most appropriate first step to take?
- Hire an additional registered pharmacy technician to assist with the increased workload
- Arrange for a meeting with the local public health nurses
- Seek financial sponsorship from pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Gather information about geriatric issues in the community
4-RL is a 53 year old female with type 2 diabetes mellitus who is managed with oral metformin. Her current A1C is 8.0%. RL does take her metformin regularly but admits that she seldom cooks and only has time after work to pick up convenience foods or take-out meals. Which of the following health care professionals is the most appropriate to address RL’s needs?
- Pharmacist
- Dietitian
- Family physician
- Nurse practitioner