Pharmagate Practice Test #1 (Prelim) - MCQ November 2023
Created by Dr. Karim Michail
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Infectious Diseases - MCQ November 2023
Created by: Dr. Karim Michail
The video and quiz will cover the following topics:
- General Microbiology
- Meningitis
- Tuberculosis
- Infective Endocarditis
- Osteomyelitis
- Diabetic Foot Infections
- Cellulitis
- Strep Throat and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Acute Otitis Media in Children
- Acute Sinusitis
- Hospital Acquired Infections and Septic Shock
- Clostridioides Difficile Infection
- Hospital-Acquired and Community-Acquired Pneumonia
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Shingles
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (AIDS)
- Viral Hepatitis
- Febrile Neutropenia in the Cancer Patient
- Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
- Treatment of Systemic Fungal Infections
- Lyme Disease
- Animal Bites
- Insect Bites
- Malaria Prevention
- Vaccination & Immunization
Chemotherapy Reactions, Palliative Care, Opioid Use, Respiratory Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders - MCQ November 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
The video and quiz are expected to cover the following topics:
- Chemotherapy And Radiotherapy Side Effects:
- Class-specific adverse drug reactions
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- Febrile neutropenia in cancer and antimicrobial prophylaxis in neutropenic cancer patients
- Cancer Pain, Palliative Care, Pain Management, Opioid Therapy, Safety, Switches & Dependence
- Respiratory Disorders:
- Pulmonary function tests
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Asthma in infants and children
- Asthma in adults
- Cystic fibrosis
- Substance Use Disorders (Includes Smoking Cessation)
Musculoskeletal and Gastrointestinal Disorders – MCQ November 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
The video and quiz are expected to cover the following topics:
Pathophysiology and therapeutics of musculoskeletal disorders:
- gouty arthritis,
- osteoarthritis,
- rheumatoid arthritis,
- polymyalgia rheumatica,
- sciatica,
- fibromyalgia,
- systemic lupus erythematosus,
- osteoporosis,
- sports injuries,
- low back pain and neck pain (whiplash)
Pathophysiology and therapeutics of GI disorders:
- ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD),
- gastroesophageal reflux (GERD),
- peptic ulcer (PU),
- hepatic disorders, and
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Cardiovascular Disorders (Part 1 and 2) - MCQ November 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
The videos and quizzes will cover the following topics:
Cardiovascular Disorders - Part 1 Topics:
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemias
- Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndromes
- Acute Stroke and Secondary Stroke Prevention
- Heart Failure
Cardiovascular Disorders - Part 2 Topics:
- Tachyarrhythmias and Cardioembolic Stroke Prevention
- Primary and Secondary Prevention of Ischemic Stroke
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Raynaud’s Phenomenon and Peripheral Arterial Diseases (Intermittent Claudication)
- Shock
Contraception, Sexual Dysfunction, And Gynecological & Urological Disorders - MCQ November 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
The video and quiz will cover the following topics:
- Contraception,
- Menopause, Andropause And Hormone Replacement,
- Gynecological And Menstrual Disorders:
- Premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric syndrome
- Primary and secondary dysmenorrhea
- Endometriosis
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Male And Female Sexual Dysfunction,
- Hirsutism,
- Medical Abortion, And
- Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Urological Disorders:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Urinary incontinence
- Nocturnal enuresis
Endocrine, Renal & Electrolyte Disorders And Anemias - MCQ November 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
The video and quiz will cover the following topics:- Diabetes Mellitus and Gestational Diabetes
- Acute Renal Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease
- Acid-base and Electrolyte Disorders
- Thyroid Disorders
- Adrenal Gland Disorders and Corticosteroid Withdrawal
- Lactation physiology
- Water balance disorders:
- Diabetes insipidus
- Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
- Anemias
Psychiatric And Neurological Disorders - MCQ November 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
The video and quiz are expected to cover the following topics:
- Headache Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Affective Disorders:
- Anxiety,
- Depression, and
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychoses
- Eating Disorders
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Movement Disorders:
- Parkinson’s Disease, and
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Dementias
- Epilepsy and Seizures
- Bell’s Palsy
- Multiple Sclerosis
Minor Ailments (Part 3 and 4) - MCQ November 2023
Created by Dr. Karim Michail
This module (videos and quiz) will cover the following topics:
- Dermatological ambulatory and other skin ailments:
- atopic and contact dermatitis,
- dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis,
- psoriasis,
- potency, application, and side effects of topical corticosteroids
- acne,
- rosacea,
- drug-induced skin reactions,
- thermal/chemical burns, sunburns and photoallergic/phototoxic reactions,
- bunions, corns and calluses, and
- minor cuts and deep wounds: care and dressing types.
- Alopecia and hirsutism
- Ostomy care
- Burns and frostbite
- Insect bites
- Head, pubic and body lice
- Scabies
- Sexual/Genital ambulatory ailments:
- vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and
- bacterial vaginosis (BV).
- Breast problems related to breastfeeding (sore breasts, nipple trauma, breast & nipple thrush, and mastitis)
- Infant nutrition, and infant teething & colic
- Fever
- Gastrointestinal ambulatory ailments:
- dry mouth
- nausea and vomiting
- motion sickness
- pinworms
- traveler's diarrhea,
- constipation,
- hemorrhoids, and
- anal fissure and fistula.
Minor Ailments (Part 1 and 2) - MCQ November 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
The videos and quiz are expected to cover the following topics:
- Eye diseases and ambulatory conditions:
- pink/red eye/conjunctivitis,
- blepharitis,
- dry eye disease, and
- directions for use of eye drops and eye ointments
- Herpetic conjunctivitis
- Glaucoma versus elevated intraocular pressure
- Post-operative care for cataract surgery
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Ear ambulatory ailments:
- otitis media,
- otitis externa,
- impacted ear wax,
- barotrauma, and
- directions for use of ear drops
- Respiratory ambulatory ailments:
- differential diagnosis upper respiratory tract infection (URTI),
- common cold (viral rhinitis),
- influenza,
- allergic rhinitis/rhinoconjunctivitis, mite, and pet allergy,
- sore throat versus strep throat,
- strep throat/bacterial pharyngitis,
- croup,
- humidifiers use,
- acute rhinosinusitis, and
- directions for use of nasal sprays and metered-dose inhalers
- Mouth ambulatory ailments:
- canker sores,
- cold sores,
- oral thrush,
- dry mouth, and
- Gingivitis and periodontitis
- Infectious skin & keratin ambulatory ailments:
- Herpetic viral skin rashes (chickenpox & shingles), other viral skin rashes, and
- fungal skin infections (tinea/dermatophytes and yeast infections), tinea versicolor, and Athlete's foot,
- fungal nail infections or onychomycosis,
- diaper/nappy rash (diaper irritant and infectious dermatitis),
- bacterial skin infections (e.g., impetigo, furuncles, etc.), and
- human papilloma virus (HPV) skin, genital and precancerous warts (common, plantar, flat, anogenital, and oncogenic warts).
Pharmagate Orientation - MCQ November 2023
Delivered on May 27 by Dr. Karim Michail
The orientation session communicates the course policy and introduces candidates to the different course tools.
Basic Microbiology, Infectious Diseases And Immunization - EE June 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This course is expected to cover the following topics:
- Basic Microbiology
- Bacterial structures and cell walls
- Antibiotic targets and resistance mechanisms
- Meningitis
- Tuberculosis
- Infective endocarditis
- Osteomyelitis
- Skin infections (Cellulitis and erysipelas)
- Diabetic foot infections
- Community acquired pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections and prostatitis
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Hepatitis
- Human immunodeficiency virus & AIDS
Urological & Gynecological Disorders, Sexual Health And Contraception - EE June 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
The video and quiz are expected to cover the following topics:
- Urological Disorders & Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
- Nocturnal Enuresis
- Menopause & Menopausal Symptoms
- Premenstrual Syndrome & Dysmenorrhea
- Contraception
Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders - EE June 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz is expected to cover the following topics:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Depression
- Psychoses
- Bipolar Disorder
- Parkinson's Disease
- Dementias
- Seizure Disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
Therapeutics of Cardiovascular & Renal/Electrolyte/Acid-base Disorders and Nutrition, Supplements & Anemias - EE June 2023
Developed By: Dr. Karim Michail
This course is expected to cover the following topics:
- Hypertension
- Primary versus Secondary Hypertension
- Treatment of Primary Uncomplicated Hypertension
- Treatment of Primary Complicated Hypertension
- Coronary Artery Disease And Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Heart Failure
- Arrhythmias And Primary Ischemic Cardiogenic Stroke Prophylaxis
- Acute stroke and Secondary Stroke Prophylaxis
- Perioperative Antithrombotic Management
- Venous Thromboembolism
- Kidney Disease:
- Acute Renal Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Surrogate Markers for Glomerular Filtration
- Renal Drug Excretion and Renotoxic Drugs
- Acid-base Disorders
- Electrolyte Disorders
- Potassium Abnormalities
- Calcium Abnormalities
- Phosphorus Abnormalities
- Anemias
Therapeutics of Endocrine Disorders - EE June 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz will cover the following topics:
- Endocrine hormones structures and functions
- Hormonal mechanisms of actions
- Sex hormones physiology
- Lactation physiology
- Adrenal disorders
- Addison’s disease
- Cushing syndrome
- Water balance disorders:
- Diabetes insipidus
- Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
- Diabetes mellitus
- Thyroid disorders
Therapeutics of Gastrointestinal, Liver And Respiratory Disorders - EE June 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz is going to following topics:
- Gastrointestinal disorders:
- diarrhea
- nausea in adults
- dyspepsia & peptic ulcer disease
- gastroesophageal reflux disorder
- inflammatory bowel disease
- irritable bowel syndrome
- Chronic liver diseases
- Respiratory disorders:
- pulmonary function tests
- mechanisms of therapeutic aerosol particle deposition
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- asthma in infants and children
- asthma in adults
- cystic fibrosis
Pharmaceutical Calculations Part 4 - EE June 2023
Organized and delivered by: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Material and review provided by: Dr. Karim Michail
Teacher: Andrew Morgan
Pharmaceutical Calculations Part 3 - EE June 2023
Organized and delivered by: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Material and review provided by: Dr. Karim Michail
Teacher: Andrew Morgan
Pharmaceutical Calculations Part 2 - EE June 2023
Created By: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Peer-reviewed By: Dr. Karim Michail
Teacher: Andrew Morgan
Pharmaceutical Calculations Part 1 - EE June 2023
Created By: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Peer-reviewed By: Dr. Karim Michail
Teacher: Andrew Morgan
Pharmacy Practice & Management - Part 1 & 2 - EE June 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
Part 1 of this module will cover the following topics:
- The Canadian healthcare system
- Drug life cycle (clinical trials, drug approval, drug label, drug pricing, drug advertising, etc.)
- Economic analysis in health care
- Drug distribution systems (community versus hospital)
- Drug formularies
- Drug recalls, shortages & returns
- Pharmacy business models, finances & marketing
- Quality and safety (prescription errors, medication reconciliation, etc.)
- Information resources and pharmacy informatics
- The pharmacy code of ethics, pharmacoethical principles, & professionalism
- Drug schedules & prescription regulations
- Accreditation and quality assurance
- Cold chain management
- Nonsterile & sterile compounding
- Economic evaluation in health care
- Drug distribution systems & DUR (community versus hospital)
- Pharmacy workflow
- Inventory management
- Human resources (assistant hiring & roles, technician certification & scope of practice, delegation of responsibilities, disciplinary action & sick leave policies)
- Medication reviews & customized packaging
- Off-label use, expert opinion, and medical consensus
- Drug diversion & safe use of non-prescription drugs
- Narcotic reconciliation
- Armed robberies & break-ins, fraudulence, and forged prescriptions
- Communication skills and interprofessional collaborative care
- Privacy of health information
- Biostatistics & research design
End of Life Care, Opioid Pharmacology, Substance Use Disorders, and Chemotherapy Adverse Reactions - EE June 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This module will cover the following topics:
- Pain types and mechanisms
- Opioid clinical pharmacology
- Opioid adverse drug reactions, withdrawal, and overdose
- Opioid conversion
- Opioid use in cancer pain and chronic noncancer pain
- End-of-life care or palliative care
- Adverse drug reactions associated with chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- Febrile neutropenia in malignancy
- Neuropathic pain
- Opioid-related disorder
- Benzodiazepine- and alcohol-related disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders - EE June 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This module will cover the following topics:
- basic biomedical musculoskeletal information and anatomy
- osteoporosis
- osteoarthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis
- low back pain
- sciatica
- sports injuries
- fibromyalgia
- gouty arthritis
- statin-induced myopathy
Minor Ailments - Part 3 and 4 - EE June 2023
Created by: Dr. Karim Michail
This module is expected to cover the following topics:
- Mouth ambulatory ailments:
- canker sores, cold sores, dry mouth, and oral candidiasis (thrush)
- Infectious skin & keratin ambulatory ailments:
- Athlete's foot, bacterial skin infections (impetigo), diaper rash, fungal nail infections or onychomycosis, fungal skin infections (tinea/dermatophytes and yeast infections), viral skin rashes (chickenpox and shingles), and warts (common, plantar, flat, genital, and oncogenic)
- Dermatological ambulatory ailments:
- Acne, atopic and contact dermatitis, burns, bunions, corns & calluses, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, diaper dermatitis, drug-induced skin reactions, minor cuts and wounds, ostomy care, pruritus, psoriasis, rosacea, scabies & lice infestation, and sunburns
- Mother & infant health and infant nutrition:
- Oral thrush, Nipple thrush, mastitis, infant colic, infant nutrition, and teething
- Gastrointestinal ambulatory ailments:
- Motion sickness, constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and pinworm infestation
Minor Ailments - Part 1 and 2 - EE June 2023
Created by: Dr. Karim Michail
This module is expected to cover the following topics:
- Headaches
- Fever
- Acetaminophen toxicity
- Insomnia
- Pregnancy and fertility testing
- Smoking cessation and model of behavioral changes
- Respiratory ailments:
- common cold/upper respiratory tract infection [URTI],
- influenza,
- allergic rhinitis and pet/mite allergy,
- strep throat/bacterial pharyngitis,
- acute bronchitis ("chest cold")
- croup, and
- acute rhinosinusitis,
- Ear ailments:
- impacted ear wax,
- barotrauma,
- otitis media, and
- otitis externa,
- Eye conditions:
- pink/red eye (conjunctivitis),
- eyelid conditions & blepharitis,
- herpetic conjunctivitis,
- glaucoma,
- post-operative care for cataract surgery, and
- age-related macular degeneration.
Pharmagate Orientation - EE June 2023
Delivered on February 7 by Dr. Karim Michail
The orientation addresses the following points:
- What we do in Pharmagate®? Pharmagate® in numbers
- An abridged biography of the Faculty/instructor
- A brief introduction about the Evaluating Examination
- The PEBC EE syllabus (blueprint)
- The PEBC EE exam competencies and their relative exam weights
- The pharmacy market & academic education in Canada - Plan wisely
- Why has the PEBC EE become clinically challenging? Clinical practice & the impact of Pharm D programs
- Pharmagate® teaching strategy: An overview of the course material and tools
- How to review the program material and how to efficiently utilize the program tools?
- What does it take to crack the PEBC EE? Common pitfalls and remediation (The “Do’s and the Don’ts”)
- Long-term objectives and success stories
- Housekeeping duties (attendance of virtual classes, online portal and Q-bank access, class preparation, class interactions, WhatsApp group, etc.)
Basic Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences - EE June 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
Sample Quiz - Pharmagate 2022/2023
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Basic Biomedical And Pharmaceutical Sciences - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
Basic Microbiology, Infectious Diseases And Immunization - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz is expected to cover the following topics:
- Basic Microbiology
- Bacterial structures and cell walls
- Antibiotic targets and resistance mechanisms
- Meningitis
- Tuberculosis
- Infective endocarditis
- Osteomyelitis
- Skin infections (Cellulitis and erysipelas)
- Community acquired pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Hepatitis
- Human immunodeficiency virus & AIDS
Urological & Gynecological Disorders, Sexual Health And Contraception - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz is expected to cover the following topics:
- Urological Disorders & Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
- Nocturnal Enuresis
- Menopause & Menopausal Symptoms
- Premenstrual Syndrome & Dysmenorrhea
- Contraception
Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz is expected to cover the following topics:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Eating Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Depression
- Psychoses
- Bipolar Disorder
- Parkinson's Disease
- Dementias
- Seizure Disorders
Therapeutics of Renal & Electrolyte Disorders And Nutrition, Supplements & Anemias - EE January 2023
Therapeutics of Renal & Electrolyte Disorders And Nutrition, Supplements & Anemias - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz is expected to cover the following topics:
- Kidney Disease:
- Acute Renal Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Surrogate Markers for Glomerular Filtration
- Renal Drug Excretion and Renotoxic Drugs
- Acid-base Disorders
- Electrolyte Disorders
- Potassium Abnormalities
- Calcium Abnormalities
- Anemias
Therapeutics of Cardiovascular Disorders - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz is expected to cover the following topics:
- Hypertension
- Primary versus Secondary Hypertension
- Treatment of Primary Uncomplicated Hypertension
- Treatment of Primary Complicated Hypertension
- Coronary Artery Disease And Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Heart Failure
- Arrhythmias And Primary Ischemic Cardiogenic Stroke Prophylaxis
- Acute stroke and Secondary Stroke Prophylaxis
- Perioperative Antithrombotic Management
- Venous Thromboembolism
Pharmaceutical Calculations Part 4 - EE January 2023
Organized and delivered by: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Material and review provided by: Dr. Karim Michail
Pharmaceutical Calculations Part 3 - EE January 2023
Organized and delivered by: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Material and review provided by: Dr. Karim Michail
Pharmaceutical Calculations Part 2 - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Peer-reviewed By: Dr. Karim Michail
Pharmaceutical Calculations Part 1 - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Andrew Morgan
Peer-reviewed By: Dr. Karim Michail
Therapeutics of Endocrine Disorders - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz will cover the following topics:
- Endocrine hormones structures and functions
- Hormonal mechanisms of actions
- Sex hormones physiology
- Lactation physiology
- Adrenal disorders
- Addison’s disease
- Cushing syndrome
- Water balance disorders:
- Diabetes insipidus
- Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion
- Diabetes mellitus
- Thyroid disorders
Therapeutics of Gastrointestinal, Liver And Respiratory Disorders - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz is going to following topics:
- Gastrointestinal disorders:
- diarrhea
- nausea in adults
- dyspepsia & peptic ulcer disease
- gastroesophageal reflux disorder
- inflammatory bowel disease
- irritable bowel syndrome
- Chronic liver diseases
- Respiratory disorders:
- pulmonary function tests
- mechanisms of therapeutic aerosol particle deposition
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- asthma in infants and children
- asthma in adults
- cystic fibrosis
End of Life Care, Opioid Pharmacology, Substance Use Disorders, and Chemotherapy Adverse Reactions - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz will cover the following topics:
- Pain types and mechanisms
- Opioid clinical pharmacology
- Opioid adverse drug reactions, withdrawal, and overdose
- Opioid conversion
- Opioid use in cancer pain and chronic noncancer pain
- End-of-life care or palliative care
- Adverse drug reactions associated with chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
- Febrile neutropenia in malignancy
- Neuropathic pain
- Opioid-related disorder
- Benzodiazepine- and alcohol-related disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz will cover the following topics:
- basic biomedical musculoskeletal information and anatomy
- osteoporosis
- osteoarthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- systemic lupus erythematosus
- polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis
- low back pain
- sciatica
- sports injuries
- fibromyalgia
- gouty arthritis
- statin-induced myopathy
Pharmacy Practice and Management - Part 2 - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz will cover the following topics:
- Drug schedules & prescription regulations
- Accreditation and quality assurance
- Cold chain management
- Nonsterile & sterile compounding
- Economic evaluation in health care
- Drug distribution systems & DUR (community versus hospital)
- Pharmacy workflow
- Inventory management
- Human resources (assistant hiring & roles, technician certification & scope of practice, delegation of responsibilities, disciplinary action & sick leave policies)
- Medication reviews & customized packaging
- Off-label use, expert opinion, and medical consensus
- Drug diversion & safe use of non-prescription drugs
- Narcotic reconciliation
- Armed robberies & break-ins, fraudulence, and forged prescriptions
- Communication skills and interprofessional collaborative care
- Privacy of health information
- Biostatistics & research design
Pharmacy Practice & Management - Part 1 - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz will cover the following topics:
- The Canadian healthcare system
- Drug life cycle (clinical trials, drug approval, drug label, drug pricing, drug advertising, etc.)
- Economic analysis in health care
- Drug distribution systems (community versus hospital)
- Drug formularies
- Drug recalls, shortages & returns
- Pharmacy business models, finances & marketing
- Quality and safety (prescription errors, medication reconciliation, etc.)
- Information resources and pharmacy informatics
- The pharmacy code of ethics, pharmacoethical principles, & professionalism
Minor Ailments - Part 2 - EE January 2023
Created By: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz will cover the following topics:
- Mouth ambulatory ailments:
- canker sores, cold sores, dry mouth, and oral candidiasis (thrush)
- Infectious skin & keratin ambulatory ailments:
- Athlete's foot, bacterial skin infections (impetigo), diaper rash, fungal nail infections or onychomycosis, fungal skin infections (tinea/dermatophytes and yeast infections), viral skin rashes (chickenpox and shingles), and warts (common, plantar, flat, genital, and oncogenic)
- Dermatological ambulatory ailments:
- Acne, atopic and contact dermatitis, burns, bunions, corns & calluses, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, diaper dermatitis, drug-induced skin reactions, minor cuts and wounds, ostomy care, pruritus, psoriasis, rosacea, scabies & lice infestation, and sunburns
- Mother & infant health and infant nutrition:
- Oral thrush, Nipple thrush, mastitis, infant colic, infant nutrition, and teething
- Gastrointestinal ambulatory ailments:
- Motion sickness, constipation, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, and pinworm infestation
Minor Ailments - Part 1 - EE January 2023
Created by: Dr. Karim Michail
This quiz covers the following topics:
- Headaches
- Fever
- Acetaminophen toxicity
- Insomnia
- Pregnancy and fertility testing
- Smoking cessation and model of behavioral changes
- Respiratory ailments:
- common cold/upper respiratory tract infection [URTI],
- influenza,
- allergic rhinitis and pet/mite allergy,
- strep throat/bacterial pharyngitis,
- acute bronchitis ("chest cold")
- croup, and
- acute rhinosinusitis,
- Ear ailments:
- impacted ear wax,
- barotrauma,
- otitis media, and
- otitis externa,
- Eye conditions:
- pink/red eye (conjunctivitis),
- eyelid conditions & blepharitis,
- herpetic conjunctivitis,
- glaucoma,
- post-operative care for cataract surgery, and
- age-related macular degeneration.
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