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Heart failure readmissions often result from poor adherence and inadequate transitions of care. Pharmacists improve outcomes by ensuring discharge counseling, reconciliation, and follow-up support. Refill limits (A), generic substitution (C), and stopping diuretics (D) are inappropriate.

COMT inhibitors like entacapone prolong the effect of levodopa by reducing peripheral breakdown, thereby reducing “wearing-off” episodes. Haloperidol and risperidone worsen Parkinsonism via dopamine antagonism. Benztropine helps tremor but not wearing-off. Entacapone is the evidence-based adjunct to stabilize motor control.

Amphotericin B deoxycholate causes infusion-related reactions: fever, chills, rigors. Premedication with acetaminophen, diphenhydramine, and sometimes meperidine or hydrocortisone reduces symptoms. Infuse slowly over 2–6 hours in D5W. IM is not used due to severe pain and necrosis. Lipid formulations have less infusion toxicity but remain nephrotoxic.

ACE inhibitors and ARBs are teratogenic (renal dysgenesis, oligohydramnios, skull abnormalities, death). They must be avoided in pregnancy. Safe alternatives include labetalol, methyldopa, and nifedipine. Pharmacists play a role in identifying contraindicated therapies and ensuring safe substitutions in pregnant patients with hypertension.

Population health management involves proactively identifying and managing groups of patients to improve outcomes. Pharmacists can leverage data to identify patients with uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, or poor adherence, then enroll them in MTM programs, perform outreach, and coordinate with providers. Options A, C, and D describe individual-level care but not population-based interventions. Thus, identifying and managing at-risk patient cohorts reflects the broader role of pharmacists in improving public health outcomes.