Explain how a counseling algorithm is used in the pharmacy.

What will be an ideal response?


A counseling algorithm is a problem solving procedure using a series of questions or steps to identify an individual patient in need of a particular service.

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fistula: Abnormal passage from one organ or cavity to another; _______ fistula occurs between the vagina and rectum, and a vesicovaginal fistula occurs between the urinary bladder and the vagina

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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A nurse monitors the blood glucose levels of a patient during the patient’s hospital stay. The broken-line graph given below shows the readings during the three-day period. Use this graph. What was the patient’s blood sugar level at 7 A.M. on Monday?


A) 150 milligrams/deciliter
B) 100 milligrams/deciliter
C) 200 milligrams/deciliter
D) 300 milligrams/deciliter
E) 50 milligrams/deciliter

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Cancer is the leading cause of death in the United States. 2. Cancer is most common in people over 55 years of age. 3. Overall, African Americans are more likely to develop and die from cancer than are other racial or ethnic groups. 4. Precancerous cells do not always become cancerous. 5. Precancerous cells usually die or are destroyed by the immune system.

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The daily amount of a nutrient that is considered adequate to meet the known nutrient needs of nearly all healthy people in the United States is known specifically as the ____

A) ?Estimated Average Requirement B) ?Recommended Dietary Allowance C) ?Adequate Intake D) ?Dietary Reference Intake E) ?Daily Value

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