MCQ Quiz: Leadership in Pharmacy

Leadership in pharmacy is crucial for navigating the evolving healthcare landscape, driving innovation, and optimizing patient care. For PharmD students, understanding leadership principles is not just about management, but about inspiring change, fostering collaboration, and leveraging personal strengths to make a significant impact on the profession and patient outcomes. This quiz will test your knowledge of key leadership concepts, influential figures, and the practical application of leadership skills in pharmacy.

  1. What is a primary distinction between a “leader” and a “manager” in pharmacy?
    • A manager always has more authority than a leader.
    • A leader inspires vision and drives change, while a manager focuses on organizing and controlling operations.
    • Managers work in hospitals, and leaders work in community pharmacies.
    • Leaders are self-taught, while managers require formal education.
    Answer: A leader inspires vision and drives change, while a manager focuses on organizing and controlling operations.
  2. The “Leadership in Pharmacy” course emphasizes the process for leading what?
    • Drug manufacturing.
    • Research experiments.
    • Change.
    • Inventory management.
    Answer: Change.
  3. According to Lencioni’s “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” which of the following is considered a core dysfunction that can compromise teamwork?
    • Abundance of communication.
    • Lack of trust.
    • Excessive individual accountability.
    • Over-reliance on technology.
    Answer: Lack of trust.
  4. The “My Leadership Story Presentation” assignment encourages students to share what aspects of their leadership journey?
    • Financial successes only.
    • Experiences, characteristics, and activities.
    • Drug dosage calculations.
    • Pharmacy technician responsibilities.
    Answer: Experiences, characteristics, and activities.
  5. Which of the following attributes is key to “maximizing your strengths” in a leadership role?
    • Ignoring personal talents.
    • Identifying and utilizing natural talents.
    • Focusing only on weaknesses.
    • Avoiding self-reflection.
    Answer: Identifying and utilizing natural talents.
  6. The “Harvey A.K. Whitney Lectures” are significant because they showcase:
    • New drug discoveries.
    • Outstanding leaders in health-system pharmacy providing insights.
    • Patient counseling techniques.
    • Pharmacy accounting practices.
    Answer: Outstanding leaders in health-system pharmacy providing insights.
  7. What is the primary purpose of creating a “compelling vision” in leadership?
    • To maintain the status quo.
    • To serve as a guide for change within a group or organization.
    • To dictate individual tasks without explanation.
    • To avoid strategic planning.
    Answer: To serve as a guide for change within a group or organization.
  8. The “Leadership Interview Assignment” requires students to interview a pharmacist leader. This activity promotes:
    • Self-isolation in learning.
    • Networking and understanding real-world leadership perspectives.
    • Memorizing drug facts.
    • Avoiding external input.
    Answer: Networking and understanding real-world leadership perspectives.
  9. What does “Situational Leadership” emphasize?
    • Using one leadership style for all situations.
    • Adapting leadership style based on the readiness and needs of the followers.
    • Avoiding direct instruction.
    • Focusing only on task accomplishment.
    Answer: Adapting leadership style based on the readiness and needs of the followers.
  10. The “Written Assignment 1: Who Do You Choose to Be?” prompts students to reflect on their personal values and desired professional identity. This is related to:
    • Drug inventory management.
    • The impact of an article by Wheatley.
    • Pharmacy building design.
    • Pharmaceutical compounding formulas.
    Answer: The impact of an article by Wheatley.
  11. “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” by Patrick Lencioni suggests that a lack of what fundamental element can lead to team failure?
    • Technical skills.
    • Trust.
    • Large budgets.
    • Individual achievements.
    Answer: Trust.
  12. The “Visioning Presentation” assignment requires students to develop a vision for what?
    • A new drug discovery.
    • An organization, specific initiative, or component of the college of pharmacy.
    • A patient’s daily medication schedule.
    • A personal fitness goal.
    Answer: An organization, specific initiative, or component of the college of pharmacy.
  13. What is the primary benefit of “participation in workshops” in a leadership course?
    • To observe passively.
    • To engage in active learning, discussions, and skill development.
    • To complete written assignments only.
    • To avoid interaction with peers.
    Answer: To engage in active learning, discussions, and skill development.
  14. The “Written Assignment 4: Elements of a Compelling Vision” requires students to gather information needed to create their vision. This focuses on:
    • Historical drug pricing.
    • Key components that make a vision inspiring and actionable.
    • Outdated pharmacy laws.
    • Individual patient medical records.
    Answer: Key components that make a vision inspiring and actionable.
  15. What does the “Rubric for Assessment of Visioning Presentation” evaluate?
    • The cost of the proposed vision.
    • Elements like ideality, uniqueness, imagery, future orientation, and common purpose.
    • The color scheme of the slides.
    • The length of the presentation only.
    Answer: Elements like ideality, uniqueness, imagery, future orientation, and common purpose.
  16. The “Leadership in Pharmacy” course intends to encourage students to be leaders within which contexts?
    • Only pharmaceutical research.
    • The pharmacy profession and on the interprofessional care team.
    • Only drug manufacturing.
    • Only personal financial planning.
    Answer: The pharmacy profession and on the interprofessional care team.
  17. According to the syllabus, the “Leadership Interview” allows students to ask a pharmacist leader what type of questions in addition to prescribed ones?
    • Only yes/no questions.
    • Five questions they developed themselves.
    • Questions about their personal income.
    • Questions about current drug shortages.
    Answer: Five questions they developed themselves.
  18. The “Written Assignment 3: My Strengths” encourages students to identify how their Clifton strengths are beneficial to what?
    • Personal hobbies.
    • The profession of pharmacy.
    • Sports teams.
    • Video gaming.
    Answer: The profession of pharmacy.
  19. What is a “professional development” goal often associated with leadership in pharmacy?
    • Maintaining the status quo.
    • Fostering personal growth as fundamental to the practice of pharmacy.
    • Avoiding self-awareness.
    • Relying solely on external guidance.
    Answer: Fostering personal growth as fundamental to the practice of pharmacy.
  20. The “Rubric for Assessing Student Participation in Class” evaluates aspects such as frequency of participation, quality of comments, and:
    • Handwriting neatness.
    • Listening skills.
    • Dress code adherence.
    • Punctuality.
    Answer: Listening skills.
  21. What is the significance of the “Attendance Policy” in a PharmD program regarding active learning sessions?
    • Attendance is optional for all sessions.
    • Attendance is mandatory for a certain percentage of sessions to avoid an incomplete grade.
    • Missing sessions has no consequences.
    • Only exams require attendance.
    Answer: Attendance is mandatory for a certain percentage of sessions to avoid an incomplete grade.
  22. The “Late Assignments” policy for written assignments allows for submission up to 48 hours after the due date but incurs what consequence?
    • Full credit.
    • A 20% deduction.
    • An additional assignment.
    • Automatic failure of the course.
    Answer: A 20% deduction.
  23. What does the “Course Evaluation Process” allow students to provide?
    • Direct complaints to individual instructors only.
    • Professional and respectful feedback on the quality of instruction.
    • Anonymous insults.
    • Personal opinions irrelevant to the course.
    Answer: Professional and respectful feedback on the quality of instruction.
  24. The “Appendix E: Participation Self-Assessment” asks students to honestly assess their contribution to class discussion based on statements like “I contribute several times during every class discussion.” This encourages:
    • Overestimation of involvement.
    • Self-reflection and metacognition.
    • Disregard for participation.
    • Only external evaluation.
    Answer: Self-reflection and metacognition.
  25. What does the “Accessibility and Belonging Statement” in the syllabus aim to promote?
    • A uniform experience for all students.
    • Diversity, inclusion, and support for all students’ learning needs.
    • Exclusion of certain perspectives.
    • Competition among student groups.
    Answer: Diversity, inclusion, and support for all students’ learning needs.
  26. The “Office Hours” listed for teaching partnership leaders are available for students to discuss what?
    • Only personal problems.
    • Concerns about performance, failing grades, and general content questions.
    • Financial investments.
    • Social events.
    Answer: Concerns about performance, failing grades, and general content questions.
  27. The “Educational Technology Use” section lists platforms like ExamSoft™ and Canvas™. These are primarily used for:
    • Drug manufacturing.
    • Assessments and learning management.
    • Patient physical examinations.
    • Sterile compounding.
    Answer: Assessments and learning management.
  28. What does the “Course Pre-requisites” section describe?
    • Courses that can be taken concurrently.
    • Courses that must be successfully completed before enrolling in the current course.
    • Recommended but not required courses.
    • Elective courses.
    Answer: Courses that must be successfully completed before enrolling in the current course.
  29. The “Pharm.D. Course Policies” URL provides access to general policies for PharmD students, covering topics like:
    • Specific drug dosages.
    • Attendance, academic integrity, and grading.
    • Drug discovery processes.
    • Compounding formulations.
    Answer: Attendance, academic integrity, and grading.
  30. What is the significance of the “UF Health Science Center professional program” enrollment prerequisite for some courses?
    • It allows enrollment for anyone.
    • It restricts enrollment to students in health-related professional degrees at UF.
    • It is only for online students.
    • It is for international students only.
    Answer: It restricts enrollment to students in health-related professional degrees at UF.
  31. The “Required Textbooks/Readings” section indicates what for some courses?
    • That no textbooks are needed.
    • That textbooks must be purchased new.
    • That all readings are optional.
    • That only print copies are allowed.
    Answer: That no textbooks are needed.
  32. The “Contact Time (hr)” in the course outline specifies:
    • Hours for self-study.
    • Scheduled instructional hours, including lectures and active learning sessions.
    • Total time spent on assignments.
    • Time for individual appointments only.
    Answer: Scheduled instructional hours, including lectures and active learning sessions.
  33. The “Academic Coordinator Gainesville Campus” is the contact person for issues related to what?
    • ExamSoft grading and posting of grades.
    • Course content questions.
    • Personal counseling.
    • Career advice.
    Answer: ExamSoft grading and posting of grades.
  34. The “Educational Coordinators” on various campuses (Jacksonville, Orlando) are contacts for what?
    • Questions about content.
    • Issues related to course policies, make-up exams, and general questions about dates and deadlines.
    • Specific grading inquiries.
    • Instructor performance evaluations.
    Answer: Issues related to course policies, make-up exams, and general questions about dates and deadlines.
  35. The “Syllabus Quiz” is a graded assessment of what?
    • Historical events in pharmacy.
    • Course policies and expectations.
    • Drug interactions.
    • Patient cases.
    Answer: Course policies and expectations.
  36. The “Rubric for Assessment of Visioning Presentation” specifies that “all parts appropriately critiqued, accurately and completely reported, summarized well” earns what score?
    • Unacceptable (Score = 0).
    • Developing (Score = 1).
    • Acceptable, but Needs Development (Score = 2).
    • Exemplary (Score = 3).
    Answer: Exemplary (Score = 3).
  37. The “Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory” grading system for PHA5032 Leadership in Pharmacy means students must meet specific criteria to receive an “S”. This indicates a focus on:
    • Numerical scoring only.
    • Competency-based assessment.
    • Effort only.
    • Attendance only.
    Answer: Competency-based assessment.
  38. The “Student Evaluation & Grading” section clarifies how grades are calculated. What is a key policy related to rounding of final grades in Canvas?
    • Grades are always rounded up.
    • If the decimal is X.495 or higher, Canvas will round the grade to X.50, and no exceptions are made.
    • Grades are always rounded down.
    • Rounding rules vary by instructor.
    Answer: If the decimal is X.495 or higher, Canvas will round the grade to X.50, and no exceptions are made.
  39. The “PHA5032 Leadership in Pharmacy” course is designed to introduce students to principles of leadership for whom?
    • Physicians.
    • Pharmacists.
    • Nurses.
    • Physical therapists.
    Answer: Pharmacists.
  40. What does the “Required Textbooks/Readings” section indicate for “Now, Discover Your Strengths” and “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team”?
    • They are optional readings.
    • They are required textbooks and accessible through UF Libraries.
    • They are only available as hard copies.
    • They are free online courses.
    Answer: They are required textbooks and accessible through UF Libraries.
  41. What is the primary role of “Educational Technology” in the course?
    • To replace human instruction.
    • To provide appropriate technology and software for course activities.
    • To limit student access to information.
    • To complicate the learning process.
    Answer: To provide appropriate technology and software for course activities.
  42. The “Artificial Intelligence Use for Assessments” policy in the syllabus generally states that use of generative AI for learning is permitted, but its use in assessments is:
    • Always allowed.
    • Prohibited unless explicitly allowed by the course instructor.
    • Mandatory.
    • Only allowed for extra credit.
    Answer: Prohibited unless explicitly allowed by the course instructor.
  43. The course encourages an “ongoing commitment to personal growth” as fundamental to what?
    • Financial success.
    • The practice of pharmacy.
    • Political activism.
    • Social networking.
    Answer: The practice of pharmacy.
  44. The “Rubric for Assessing Student Participation in Class” gives an “Unacceptable (Score = 0)” for a student who:
    • Initiates contributions once.
    • Initiates contributions more than once.
    • Does not initiate contribution and needs instructor to solicit input.
    • Listens attentively.
    Answer: Does not initiate contribution and needs instructor to solicit input.
  45. What is a major focus of the “Leadership in Pharmacy” course, as indicated by its objectives?
    • Managing pharmacy inventories.
    • Developing strategies for overcoming common dysfunctions of a patient care team.
    • Mastering drug calculations.
    • Understanding ancient pharmacy history.
    Answer: Developing strategies for overcoming common dysfunctions of a patient care team.
  46. The course aims to help students leverage their “natural talents” to strengthen what?
    • Their physical abilities.
    • Leadership skills.
    • Cooking skills.
    • Artistic abilities.
    Answer: Leadership skills.
  47. The “Academic Coordinator Gainesville Campus” and “Educational Coordinators” (Jacksonville, Orlando) serve as points of contact for students regarding what types of issues?
    • Personal health problems.
    • Course policies, absences, makeup assignments, and technical help with ExamSoft.
    • Investment advice.
    • Travel arrangements.
    Answer: Course policies, absences, makeup assignments, and technical help with ExamSoft.
  48. What does the “PHA5032 Leadership in Pharmacy” course outline in Appendix B provide?
    • A list of required medications.
    • A detailed schedule of topics, activities, and assignments for the course.
    • Information about faculty research interests.
    • Recipes for compounded medications.
    Answer: A detailed schedule of topics, activities, and assignments for the course.
  49. The description of the course PHA5032 states that students can “create and communicate a compelling vision for leading change in pharmacy practice.” This refers to their ability to:
    • Force others to accept their ideas.
    • Inspire and articulate a desired future state for the profession.
    • Copy existing visions.
    • Avoid public speaking.
    Answer: Inspire and articulate a desired future state for the profession.
  50. The “Course-Level Objectives” for PHA5032 include applying strategies identified in “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team” to optimize interactions within what?
    • A sports team.
    • A patient care team.
    • A marketing department.
    • A research laboratory.
    Answer: A patient care team.

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