Albania Pharmacist State Exam (Provimi i Shtetit - Farmaci) case studies
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The Albanian pharmacist state examination (Provimi i Shtetit për Farmaci) is the professional licensure assessment that candidates must pass to practise as a pharmacist in Albania. It is aimed at graduates of a five-year pharmacy degree (or an equivalent recognised qualification) who have completed the required professional internship and wish to register with the national pharmacy order. The Albania Pharmacist State Exam (Provimi i Shtetit - Farmaci) case studies are 5 cases and about 2,838 words.
1Compounding an Oral Suspension for a Pediatric Patient
A 4-year-old child (weight 16 kg) is prescribed amoxicillin 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension, 5 mL three times daily for 10 days. The pharmacy has only amoxicillin trihydrate powder for oral suspension 125 mg/5 mL and no commercial 250 mg/5 mL product.
512 words, about 3 min2Warfarin–Herbal Interaction in a Patient with Atrial Fibrillation
A 68-year-old man with atrial fibrillation is stabilized on warfarin (INR 2.5–3.0) for stroke prevention. He recently started taking a herbal supplement containing Ginkgo biloba (120 mg twice daily) and garlic oil capsules (1000 mg daily) to 'improve circulation' and 'prevent colds.' He presents to the pharmacy with a 3-day history of gum bleeding when brushing teeth and one episode of epistaxis.
522 words, about 3 min3Quality Control of a Compounded Cream: Beyond-Use Date and Preservation
A hospital pharmacy prepares a 1% hydrocortisone cream in a proprietary base for a dermatology ward. The pharmacy prepares a 500 g batch every month and dispenses in 100 g jars.
545 words, about 3 min4Pricing and Reimbursement Decision for a Newly Listed Medicine
A pharmacy in Tirana, Albania, is part of the national reimbursement scheme. A new medicine, 'Cardioplus' (a fixed-dose combination for hypertension), has just been added to the reimbursement list at a reimbursed price of 1200 ALL per pack of 30 tablets.
662 words, about 3 min5Management of Acute Organophosphate Poisoning in the Community Pharmacy
A 35-year-old farm worker is brought to a community pharmacy by a coworker after accidentally spilling an insecticide concentrate (containing chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate) on his forearm and inhaling fumes in a poorly ventilated shed. He presents with blurred vision, excessive salivation, sweating, muscle fasciculations, and mild confusion.
597 words, about 3 min