Self-Care, Nonprescription Drugs, and Herbal Products
PHRM 3820
3 hours
Self-Care, Nonprescription Drugs, and Herbal Products
Course Description
The goal of this course is to prepare students to evaluate the needs of patients who consult pharmacists for recommendations regarding nonprescription medications or products. This includes collecting patient history, providing counseling on appropriate use, and referring to another provider if necessary.
Athena Title
OTCs and Herbal Products
Prerequisite
PHRM 3030 and PHRM 3310 and PHRM 3900 and PHRM 3940
Corequisite
PHRM 3040
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to recognize the usual indications for use.
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to evaluate the safety of each ingredient.
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to evaluate the efficacy of each ingredient.
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to select the most rational ingredient or combination of ingredients for a given treatment plan.
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to identify and make recommendations for the management of potential drug interactions.
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to identify and make recommendations for the management of potential adverse drug reactions.
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to state the contraindications for the use of nonprescription drug products.
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to state the usual dosage.
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to state the most appropriate route of administration.
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to recognize the label warnings on products and the rationale for each.
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to identify the usual therapeutic endpoint.
For each nonprescription drug product, the student should be able to identify medication information to be communicated to the patient or a family member.
For each common health complaint, the student should be able to identify associated signs and symptoms.
For each common health complaint, the student should be able to determine which signs and symptoms may be ameliorated by nonprescription drug therapy.
For each common health complaint, the student should be able to determine which signs and symptoms need further evaluation by home diagnostic devices.
For each common health complaint, the student should be able to determine which signs and symptoms should not be treated with nonprescription drug therapy.
For each common health complaint, the student should be able to identify the most appropriate type of health care practitioner or agency for patient referral, when self-medication is not advised.
For each common health complaint, the student should be able to identify non-drug measures that may be included in the patient's treatment plan.
For each common health complaint, the student should be able to identify which devices may be used to assess the patient's adherence with therapy and the presence of disease complications.
For each common health complaint, the student should be able to describe products that are recommended for use with specific devices.
The student pharmacist, given selected nonprescription drug products, should be able to explain the appropriate use (relative to administration), method of administration, and general precautions.
For each nonprescription drug therapy plan or patient referral to another health care practitioner, the student pharmacist should be able to demonstrate communication skills and decision-making for the achievement of professional counsel and advice.
The student pharmacist should know the commercial names and individual major ingredient or ingredients of common nonprescription products.
Given a patient's medical and drug history, the student pharmacist will be able to select the most appropriate nonprescription drug product for use.
The student pharmacist should be able to state and explain the steps that need to be taken in solving a common therapeutic problem/adverse effect presented by a patient and appropriately counsel the patient according to these steps and regarding any nonprescription product recommended.
Topical Outline
Clinical presentation, over-the-counter treatment options, management of special populations (e.g., pediatrics and pregnancy), and appropriate referral criteria
