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CUE CARD CONSULT #17

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This one is in a category of its own. This month's Cue Card Consult is at the end of the month!

 

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1. Pictured Counselling Cue Card: a free sample of our counselling reference

2. Patient Consultation: exactly what a pharmacist may say to a patient picking up this medication, with formatting to show where the information is coming from on the cue card

 

Clearly, there are nuances that may not be captured in this format. The goal here is to provide you with an example of how a pharmacist may counsel a patient. Basic counselling tactics (e.g. showing the patient the labeled medication as you read it, having the patient repeat the information in their own words, double checking allergies, and so on) may not be depicted in the interest of keeping the content concise.



RPh: Hi! Is this medication new for you?

Patient: Yes.

RPh: Ok. What has (prescriber) told you?

Patient: They said it would help with my itch while I am pregnant.

RPh: Ok. This medication is called URSODEOXYCHOIC ACID, or URSODIOL, and you'll use it (as directed). It's in the family of what's called gallstone dissolution agents, but basically it will help the itch you may be experiencing from bile backup during your pregnancy, in about 1-2 weeks. You should take it with food. Side effects may include headache, dizziness, or upset stomach; please let us or your (prescriber) know if these become bothersome. This medication may not be right for you or adjustments may be recommended if you have obstructed bile flow, if you have pancreatitis, or if you have chronic liver disease. Store it at room temperature.

RPh: Did you have any questions?

Patient: But is it safe for my baby?

RPh: Yes, it's considered compatible in pregnancy.

Patient: Thank you!

 

We hope you have found this useful, and please reply to this email with any feedback or topic suggestions you can. It will be the key to making this newsletter the best it can be.

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