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Which test ensures that a parenteral product is free of fever-causing bacterial products?
Answer: A. Pyrogen/endotoxin test
The pyrogen/endotoxin test (LAL test — Limulus Amebocyte Lysate) detects bacterial endotoxins that cause fever when injected. It is a critical quality test for parenteral products.
What is the 'Healthy Ireland' framework and how does it relate to pharmacy practice?
Answer: A. The national framework for improved health and wellbeing, which pharmacists support through health promotion, screening, lifestyle advice, and preventive healthcare services
Healthy Ireland is the government framework aimed at improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. Pharmacists contribute through health promotion activities, smoking cessation, weight management advice, physical activity encouragement, alcohol awareness, and providing accessible preventive healthcare.
What is 'conscientious objection' in pharmacy practice?
Answer: A. A pharmacist's right to decline providing certain services based on personal moral or religious beliefs, provided the patient is referred to another provider without delay
Pharmacists may exercise conscientious objection to certain services (e.g., emergency contraception) based on genuine moral or religious beliefs. However, they must not impose their beliefs on patients, must inform the patient and refer them to another pharmacist who can provide the service without delay.
Which term describes the practice of using a medicine outside its licensed indication?
Answer: A. Off-label prescribing
Off-label use means prescribing a licensed medicine outside its approved indication, patient group, dose or route. It is legal but requires additional clinical justification and patient counselling.