Myth or Fact?
Myth or Fact? Taking more medication than prescribed will help you get better faster.
What is a myth? Taking extra doses can lead to toxicity and serious side effects.
What degree must a pharmacist earn to practice in the U.S.?
What is a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)?
What does EMSOP stand for?
What is Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy?
What OTC medication is commonly used to relieve headaches and reduce fever?
What is Acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
What is the most commonly used OTC pain reliever in the U.S.?
What is Acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
Myth or Fact? Natural supplements are always safe because they are made from plants.
What is a Myth? Some supplements can interact with medications or have harmful effects.
How long is pharmacy school?
What Rutgers campus is Rutgers EMSOP located on?
A. Busch
B. Livingston
C. College Avenue
D. Cook/Douglass
What OTC medication can help relieve seasonal allergies?
What is Loratidine (Claritin)?
What was the first drug ever discovered?
What is Aspirin?
Myth or fact? You can crush or split any pill if you have trouble swallowing it.
What is a myth? Some medications are extended-release or enteric-coated and should not be altered
What is a Pharmacist?
What is a healthcare professional responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, providing patient counseling, and collaborating with other healthcare providers to optimize treatment?
What is one student organization at Rutgers EMSOP? (Hint: Hosting this event!)
What is American Pharmacists Association (APhA)?
What OTC medication is used for nasal congestion?
What is Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)?
What soda was originally created by a pharmacist?
What is Coca-Cola?
Myth or fact? Vaccines help protect against serious illnesses and do not cause the disease they prevent.
What is a fact? Vaccines use weakened or inactive parts of germs to train the immune system without causing illness.
What is one setting where a pharmacist can work besides a retail pharmacy? (Name at LEAST 2)
What is a hospital, industry, academia, government, or research lab?
What are the six years of the EMSOP pharmacy program divided into?
What are 2 years of pre-professional studies and 4 years of professional studies?
What OTC medication is used for upset stomach and diarrhea?
What is Bismuth Subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol)?
What is the oldest pharmacy school in the U.S.?
What is the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy?
Myth or fact? You should always finish a full course of antibiotics, even if you feel better.
What is a fact? Stopping antibiotics early can lead to resistance and incomplete infection treatment.
What is the name of the licensure exam that pharmacists must pass after graduation?
A. MCAT
B. NAPLEX
C. PCAT
D. DAT
E. NCLEX
What do students do in their P4 year at EMSOP?
What are rotations at different clinical sites?
What is the difference between Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Ibuprofen (Advil)?
What is Acetaminophen (Tylenol), which is used for pain and fever, while Ibuprofen (Advil) is used for pain and inflammation?
What is the only body part that can't repair itself?
What is a tooth?