Transcript Shadow a Pharmacy Student

ERNEST MARIO SCHOOL OF
PHARMACY
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
APhA-ASP’s Shadow a Pharmacy Student
And
Operation Immunization
By Alekhya U., Katelin V.
PHARMACY: IS IT
FOR YOU?
What is Pharmacy?
According to the Merriam-Webster
Dictionary, pharmacy is “the art,
practice, or profession of
preparing, preserving,
compounding, and dispensing
medical drugs.”
Meaning…
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Experts in prescription and over-the-counter drug
information
Up-to-date information about medications and drug
discovery
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and numerous
other healthcare professionals
Consult and educate patients about proper
medication usage
Much more!!!
What exactly do we do?
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Review prescription orders given by physicians
Verify for DDI , DUR and contraindications
Compounding (capsules, ointments, creams) for
special needs
Prepare IV solutions
Research
Educate community
Vaccinations
OPERATION
IMMUNIZATION
By Andrew T., Tian S., Kristin J.
Pharmacy Class
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Not only were we taught about vaccines and
vaccine-preventable diseases,
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we actually practiced vaccinating on our classmates
The scope of Pharmacy is constantly evolving and
immunizations are just one example of how we are
becoming more involved in the healthcare of our
communities
Now lets show you some of the things we have
actually learned:
Vaccines!
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Vaccines are the buzzword in NJ today for
pharmacy
Just last year in 2009, law was passed allowing
pharmacists to immunize adults age 18 or above
Pharmacists everywhere are now vaccinating, not
just in NJ but in all 50 states!
My year was the first class to actually be trained on
how to immunize!
H1N1 VACCINE?
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There have been so many words being thrown
around in the news in the past year, but just what do
they mean?
What is the H1N1 Virus?
 What
is the Swine flu?
 Could
it be that pigs have infected and invaded the world??
Swine Flu/ H1N1 Flu & Vaccine
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Swine flu origins
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H1N1 virus began as a swine flu
Originated from swine (pigs) and spread quickly to humans
 Virus
spread quickly and became a largely human virus
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to be what is now known as the H1N1 virus
The 2010-11 vaccine provides protection against
the H1N1 flu and two other flu virus strains, all in
one vaccine.
What is the flu?
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Influenza virus
Generally late Fall through early Spring
Flu virus is constantly changing!
How does your body defend itself?
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Immune System
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cells, B cells, antibodies
Natural barriers
Vaccines stimulates immune system to fight infections
The Flu and You
Flu Myth or Fact?
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How many people here have had the flu before?
What about the vaccine?
How often do you need the flu vaccine for
protection?
Can you get the flu from the vaccine?
Flu Statistics
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5-20% of the population get the flu
More than 200,000 people are hospitalized from
flu-related complications
Death from flu-related causes range from 3,300 to
48,600 (average 23,600)
Watch out for these!
Flu
High fever
Cold
Low fever, if any
Severe body aches Mild aches
Long-lasting fatigue Mild fatigue
(2-3 wks)
Lung infection
Sinus congestion
Vaccination!
None
How do you get it?
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Sneezing , coughing etc
Also…
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Sharing drinks
How can I protect myself?
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Washing hands with soap and water
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long should you wash?
Hand sanitizers
 Proper sneezing and coughing technique
 Stay home and rest!
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 24
hours after fever goes away
Who should get the vaccine?
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EVERYONE above age 6 months
Those at high risk especially
 Diabetes
 Asthma
 Elderly
 Pregnant
 Inactivated
without preservatives
VACCINATING IS ONE OF THE
MANY THINGS PHARMACISTS
ARE INVOLVED IN…
Where do we work?
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Community/ Retail (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid)/ Independent Pharmacies
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Mail-order pharmacy
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Hospital/ Clinics
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Industry/ Drug Research and Development
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Pharmaceutical Sales and Management
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Academia
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Army
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Public Health Service (reservations, prisons)
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PBM/Insurance/Managed Care Organizations
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Long-term care facilities
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Home-infusion facilities
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/Government
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A lot more of course…
Why should I consider it?
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One of the most trusted professions in the world
Experts in drug usage and information
Many career pathways and options
High demand
Growing opportunities
Excellent salary
Only 6 years of school for a Doctorate!
How do I Become a
Pharmacist?
In High School
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High GPA and great SAT score
Active in school organizations and/or teams
Be passionate about it and show that in your
college essay!
Competitive Program
Overview
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6-year program
Graduate as a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.)
Very difficult
No such thing as too much studying!!
Must be passionate and determined
The pay is worth it 
The Long Years Ahead
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2 years of general courses with various others
majors of Rutgers University
3 years of classes just with your pharmacy class
1 year of rotations (APPE)
2 years of summer course work (IPPE)
Optional: Summer internships, Externships,
Fellowships, Residencies, etc.
Continuing education (CE) credits every 2 years
after graduation
Freshman Year at Rutgers- EMSOP
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Generally, 1st semester includes:
 Calculus
 Chemistry
 Chemistry
Lab
 Biology
 Expository
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Writing
Up to 8 credits can be transferred-Biology
 Possible
research opportunities
 MBA/Ph.D dual degrees!
Freshman Life
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Get involved in an organization early (APhA, SNPhA,
PGC etc.)
Live on campus
Meet new people and make friends
Be smart
Be resourceful – Big Brother/Sister Program
Walk a lot (Big Campus)
Bus System
Diversity – provides great opportunity for networking!
Dr. YOU
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Pharmacy :
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Professional major
 One of the most trustworthy professions
 Need passion to succeed
 A patient-care centered profession
 Dedication to life-long learning
 Doctorate degree
 Growing profession
American Pharmacist Assocation (APhA)
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One of the biggest pharmacy organizations in the nation
Represents all fields and professionals of pharmacy, including
student pharmacists
Divided into regions and chapters
Our chapter at Rutgers has many committees that provide various
opportunities for students to interact with their profession:
 Operation Immunization
 Shadow a Pharmacy Student
 Operation Diabetes
 Smoking Cessation
 Operation Healthy Heart
 National Patient Counseling Competition
 Trooper Turtle – Poison Awareness
Shadow a Pharmacy Student
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Goal: Increase awareness of the profession of
pharmacy among high school juniors and seniors
Opportunity to pair up with a pharmacy student to
sit in class, tour the campus, etc. for a day
Question 1
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What is a definition of pharmacy?
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B.
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the art, practice, or profession of preparing,
preserving, compounding, and dispensing medical
drugs.
the art and science of healing
profession in which a healthcare personnel is
responsible for the treatment, safety, and
recovery of acutely or chronically ill individuals
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What are some of the things that pharmacists perform?
A. Checking for drug interactions and prescription orders
B. Counseling and educating the patients about drugs
C. Going out on the weekends and having fun
 A only
 B only
 A and B
 B and C
 All of them
Question 3
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TRUE OR FALSE
Pharmacists may write prescription
orders as he/she wishes.
Question 4
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What are some places that you can find a pharmacist working?
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Community/ Retail (Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid)/ Independent Pharmacy
B.
Mail-order pharmacy
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Hospital/ Clinics
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Industry/ Drug Research and Development
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Pharmaceutical Sales and Management
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Academia
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Army
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Public Health Service (reservations, prisons)
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PBM/Insurance/Managed Care Organizations
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Long-term care facilities
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Home-infusion facilities
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)/Government
M.
AND MORE!
Question 5
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How many years does it take to get a PharmD?
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B.
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7 yrs
2 yrs
10 yrs
6 yrs
Forever
Question 6
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TRUE OR FALSE!
Pharmacists are now allowed to
provide immunizations to others,
including other healthcare
professionals.
Question 7
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When does the influenza virus generally occur
during a year?
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All year around
Early June - Late August
Late fall to early spring
Only when school is in session
Question 8
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Mrs. K comes to your pharmacy with her 3-yr old son on
Monday for his flu vaccine. On Wednesday, she calls back the
pharmacy and complains to you “my son has a fever, I think
he’s got the flu from the vaccine!” What should your response
be?
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“Yes, you are correct!”
“I don’t know what to do!”
Say nothing
Reassure Mrs. K that it is not possible to get the actual flu
from the flu vaccine itself, and that she should consult the
pediatrician for further work-up for her son’s fever
Question 9
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What are some of the things that you can do to prevent from
getting the flu AND giving it to others? (6 things that CDC
recommends)
1. Avoid close contact – keep you and others from getting
sick
2. Staying home when sick – if possible
3. Cover mouth and nose – cover with tissue
4. Clean hands – wash hands with soap is best (1 minute
recommended), also carry sanitizers
5. Avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth – 3 easiest places to
spread germs
6. GOOD HABITS! – physical exercise and sleep
(Cover your mouth!)
Question 10
Who wants to be a
pharmacist? 
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So, now what?
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information!!!
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Contact Us!
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Our e-mail:
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[email protected]
[email protected]
Helpful Websites:
www.pharmacy.rutgers.edu
www.pharmacist.com
www.CDC.gov
Resources
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HHS. "The Current Flu Situation." Flu.gov. 1 Jan. 2010. Web.
16 Nov. 2010.
<http://flu.gov/individualfamily/about/current/index.html>.
“How the Immune System Works.” CDC National Vaccine
Program Office. U.S. Dept. of HHS, Web. 14 Nov 2010.
http://www.hhs.gov/nvpo/concepts/intro4.htm.
“Seasonal Influenza: The Disease.” Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. U.S. Dept. of HHS, Web. 14 Nov 2010.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/index.htm.
Influenza Vaccine. CDC, 10 Aug. 2010. Web. 14 Nov. 2010.
<http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/visflu.pdf>.