By monitoring patients in that process, the pharmacist has the opportunity to identify mistakes and other difficulties that could result in errors in drug administration. In a more general sense, pharmacists represent a valuable source of medical information for patients that could help prevent or identify problems before they manifest themselves in presentations that, in the most serious cases, result in unnecessary emergencies and hospitalizations. Technology and Communications: The evolution

The muscle-related side effects common to these medications are called Extra-Pyramidal Side effects, or EPS. Thus, atypical neuroleptics can be considered the newer drugs and these drugs target specific dopamine receptors and/or may block or inhibit re-uptake of serotonin. b. "The mechanism of action of Abilify, as with other drugs having efficacy in schizophrenia, is unknown. However, it has been proposed that the efficacy of Abilify is mediated through a

Pharmacy Program As someone who enjoys helping people, I have always been interested in pharmacy work. Currently, I work as a pharmacist at the National Guard Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I graduated from King Saud University's College of Pharmacy and hold a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science. Preparing to work as a pharmacist was not easy, but I am a hard worker who is very dedicated to anything I

I was also inspired by the communication skills and dedication pharmacists showed in making my aunt's course of treatment comprehensible, so my aunt understood why she was taking certain medications, the possible side effects that she should be aware of, and also of possible drug interactions. The pharmacists involved my aunt's nurses and family in their interactions with my aunt, and I began to envision myself in a similar

(16) The drug has better coverage against Gram-positive cocci and atypical pathogens, and it is able to achieve excellent penetration into respiratory fluids and tissues. One particular adverse effect of the drug is that it may result in gastrointestinal disturbances, and thereby affect the individual's metabolism. (17) e) How does metabolism influence clearance, bioactivity and elimination? At times, the metabolism does tend to affect the absorption and the clearance of

(Levin & Feldman, 2006, p. 298) Open Ended Questions 1. Please list and elaborate on any specific concerns about pharmacological pain management that I can help you with? 2. Please list and elaborate on any specific questions about complimentary options for pain management that you have after briefly looking at the material I have offered you? 3. Can I define any terminology that you have about non-pharmacological pain management techniques, just make a