1st may-2nd may Flashcards
does broccoli or artichoke contain more vitamin k
broccoli
what are The six legal requirements for a CD requisition
- Recipients signature
- Name of recipient
- Address of recipient
- Profession/occupation
- Total quantity of drug
- Purpose of requisition
Which of the following medications are listed in the BNF as suitable for treatment of pruritus?
- carbmazepine
- cinnarinze
- hydroxyzine
- ketofien
- loratadine
hydroxyzine
Which of the following symptoms in patients would NOT warrant referral to their GP when presenting along with dyspeptic symptoms?
- anorexia
- excessive gas
- persistent vomiting
- referred pain
- weight loss
excessive gas
Which of the following side effects of clozapine should be reported due to the risk of fatality?
- blurred vision
- constipation
- headache
- nausea
- tiredness
constipation
With respect to the ingredients used in the preparation of an unlicensed medicine, what is a requirement for the record keeping process?
- source (manufacturer, brand, wholesaler/distributor)
- certificate of conformity
- certificate of analysis
- batch number
- expiry date
- quantity used and details of person measuring and person double-checking quantities
- TSE guidance should be followed (where ingredient or product contact material is of animal origin)
- description of container/closure used (for example, were they were glass/plastic)
Which of the following is most likely to interact with grapefruit juice?
- bisoprolol
- ciclosporin
- dabigatran
- rosuvastatin
ciclosporin
Which of the beta-blockers is LESS likely to cause nightmares?
water soluble beta blockers
Which electrolyte is most likely to have an adverse effect on serum lithium levels?
- sodium
- sodium-lithium channels cannot differentiate between sodium or litihum
Mrs R is a patient who has AIDS. She has been diagnosed with mild pneumocystis pneumonia. She is unable to tolerate trimethoprim.
Which single medication is the most likely treatment option for her pneumonia?
- atorvaqunone
- co-trimoxaole
Atovaquone is licensed for the treatment of mild to moderate pneumocystis infection in patients who cannot tolerate co-trimoxazole (co-trimoxazole is made up of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim - Note that Mrs R can not tolerate trimethoprim). The other options are suitable for severe pneumocystis infection.
When working in your community pharmacy, a patient complains about severe dental pain they have been feeling.
Which of the patient’s long term regular medications should you flag to the GP as a potential cause of this pain?
- alendronic acid
- bisoprolol
- GTN
- ibuprofen
- ranitidine
alendronic acid
What is the most appropriate treatment for patients to be prescribed for treatment of status epilepticus should they experience this in their day-to-day life?
- clobazam tab
- conazepam tab
- diazepam IV
- diazepam rectal
- midazolam buccally
midozalam
where is temazepam stored
CD cupboards
You receive a prescription for morphine sulfate tablets 10 mg.
What is the appropriate wording to meet legal requirements for the total quantity on the prescription when the prescriber wants you to give a total of 60 tablets?
- 60 tablets
- Sixty tablets
- Two (2) packs of 30 (thirty) tables
- Two packs of 30 (thirty) tablets
- Two (2) packs of 30 tablets
Two (2) packs of 30 (thirty) tablets
A patient presents with poor renal function. You calculate her eGFR as 27 mL/minute.
Which of the following drugs would be ineffective for use in the patient?
- amiodarone
- bendroflumethazide
- pseudophedrine
bendroflumethazide not given in <30
