To be well-prepared for this advanced set of Pharmacist Assistant exam questions, students should have a thorough understanding of various foundational and specialized areas in this major. Here is a list of prerequisites that would help students tackle these questions confidently
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Pharmacy Operations: Roles of pharmacist assistants, safety protocols, documentation.
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Drug Knowledge: OTC vs prescription, drug classifications, generic vs brand names.
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Dosage Forms & Routes: Tablets, capsules, sublingual, injections, suppositories.
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Regulations & Safety: Controlled substances, storage rules, expiry handling.
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Basic Pharmacology: Common drugs (paracetamol, ibuprofen, insulin), indications, side effects.
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Medical Abbreviations: PRN, PO, q.d., b.i.d., etc.
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Patient Care & Ethics: Counseling, hygiene, accuracy in dispensing.
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Basic Anatomy/Conditions: Hypertension, diabetes, infections, allergic reactions.
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First Aid Knowledge: Emergency response, anaphylaxis basics.
