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Pharmacy Frequently Asked Questions
Where do health-system pharmacists work?
Hospitals Long-term care facilities
Home care companies
Health maintenance
organizations Other organized health-system
settings
What do they do?
Advise doctors and other
health care professionals about medication selection and
administration Counsel patients on proper
medication use Monitor medication therapy to
ensure effectiveness Evaluate new medications and
recommend the safest and most effective therapies for individual
patients
How do they work with doctors and nurses?
Health-system pharmacists work
together with doctors, nurses and all other professional who provide
patient care Pharmacists are important
members of every patient's health care team
What information can health-system pharmacists provide?
Information on your
medications, including purpose, effectiveness, side effects and dosage
How to take medications
properly so that they are safe and effective Ways to help prevent improper
medication use and adverse drug reactions Ways to help prevent the
development of drug-resistant strains of bacteria Proper medication use after
the patient leaves a health-system
How do health-system pharmacists help keep patients safe?
By reviewing patients'
medication therapy for each new medication prescribed to prevent
possible interactions By discussing the most
effective therapies with doctors and nurses By monitoring medication
dosage and administration and making any necessary adjustments
What else can health-system pharmacists tell me about?
Cautions and tips in choosing
patches, gum and other smoking cessation aids Using aspirin to prevent heart
attack and strokes Medications that go from
prescription to over-the-counter status The most effective ways to
treat high cholesterol Medications used to treat
common conditions such as diabetes and asthma Taking medications with
alcohol The proper immunizations
adults and children should have Special considerations to keep
in mind when giving children medication
Tips for preventing medication errors and adverse drug reactions
Keep a personal list of all
drug therapy Maintain a list of medications
you cannot take due to allergic reactions Upon entering a health system
or during a doctor's visit, provide a complete list of all medications
you are taking, including vitamins and alternative medicines
Learn the names of all the
medications that are prescribed to you Be familiar with the
appearance of your medications Check your medications before
taking them to ensure they are correct Know the dosage and schedule
for all medications you take Ask your health-system
pharmacist if you have any questions about the treatments or
medications you receive Request written information
about your medications Ask questions about anything
you do not understand If you are too ill to follow
these recommendations, ask a friend or a relative to assist you
Keep your family safe by
keeping a separate list of medications for each family member
Tips for preventing drug-resistant bacteria
Take the prescribed dose for
the full time it's prescribed Don't skip doses or stop
taking the medication before the prescription has been finished
Remember that antibiotics
should be used for bacterial infections, not viral infections
Never self-medicate with
antibiotics that have not been prescribed to you Get vaccinations that offer
protection from infection If you are ill, try not to
spread infections by going to work or sending a sick child to day care
or school
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86001 - 928 779-3366
Flagstaff Medical Center - 1200 N. Beaver St., Flagstaff, Ariz.
86001 - 928 779-3366
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639-6000
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