NHS Band 7 Pharmacist Mock Interview
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Question 18 of 30
How do you define the word "side effects" to a patient who is unfamiliar with the word?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Many patients will understand the term 'side effect,' but others may not. As a pharmacist, you must educate your patients on the purpose of a drug, how to take it, its effects, side effects, and how to respond to adverse reactions. Side effects are defined as a 'secondary, typically undesirable effect of a drug or medical treatment.' The interviewers want to see how you communicate medical terms to your patients, ensuring they are well-informed before taking their prescription medication.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"If I have a patient who does not understand the term side effects, I will happily explain it to them. I want all patients to be well-informed and understand the medication they are prescribed. I tell them that side effects are the undesirable effects of a drug that may provide discomfort or, in some cases, a life-threatening event. I then explain the side effects of the particular medication they are prescribed and ask if they have any questions."
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