Temple University Pharmacy School Mock Interview
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Question 31 of 40
Prescription drug abuse is a widespread issue. How will you recognize the signs of drug abuse in your customers? How would you handle a situation like this?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewers want to know that you are familiar with the potential dark side of pharmaceutical drugs. Show that you will be responsible as a pharmacist and that you are capable of recognizing the signs of drug addiction.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I understand that prescription drug abuse is an epidemic and that, as a pharmacist, I must be diligent when it comes to recognizing the signs of abuse in my customers/patients. I have researched this social issue a great deal. I know that some of the signs include a patient being adamant about receiving a certain brand of drug, doctor-hopping, and even forging doctor's prescriptions. I will be committed during my career to diligence and awareness of this social issue."
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Since you have not entered the pharmacy program, you may not understand all the signs of prescription drug abuse and how to deal with patients you suspect of abusing drugs. If you are unaware of the signs and what to do, be honest with the interviewers and let them know you look forward to learning more when accepted into the program.
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