2013 Sample Flashcards
Put the value of evidence in order
RCT
obeservation
case control
RCT (highest)
case control
observation
First line antiemetic for migrane
prochlorperazine maleate
Most aspirin or paracetamol that can be provided OTC
100 (or two packs) - this doesn’t apply to dispersible/poders, ganules, liquids where you have to use your profesh judge
What should happen to a private prescription after dispensing?
should be retained for 2 years
What records should be kept in the POM reg?
- Supply date
- Prescription date
- Med details (name, quantity, formulation & strength (where not apparent from the name)
- Prescriber deets (name, address)
- Patient deets (name, address)
When should the entry into the POM book be made
on day of sale or if this is not practical on the next day
What prescriptions are exempt from POM record keeeping? (2)
Oral contraceptives
Schdule 2 CDs (where a separate CD entry is made)
Can FP10s be used for prisoners
no - however might be supplied for those who are about to be discharged without method of ensuring continuity of treatment
How would you know the patient is a prisoner and do they have to pay?
The prison is the patients address (HMP)
therefore the prescriptions is free
What % cream is given OTC for thrust
clotrimazole 10%
How many pt charges for 2 x pairs of stockings
4
How many pt charges for 28x warfarin 1mg and 28x warfarin 3mg
1
Antibiotic associated with jaundice, raised bilirubin and ALK phos
Co-amoxiclav
Antibiotic associated with widespread painful rash after sunny hol
doxycycline
Antibiotic where diarrhoea is a big caution
clindamycin
EXTEMP - freshly prepared time
24 hours
EXTEMP - recently prepared time & temp
4 weeks between 15-25 degrees
Fridge temp
2-8 degrees
Recommended max amount of Sch 2 on a Rx
30 days
What are the steps in the treatment of hypertension
If under 55 - ACE
If over 55 or black african or caribbean - CCB
Then both
Then thiazide like diuretic
How long is the responsible pharmacist register kept for?
5 years
How long is the responsible pharmacist record kept for?
5 years
most likely electrolyte imbalance from SSRIs
what are symptoms
hyponatraemia
drowsiness, nausea, confusion
what electrolyte imbalance exacerbaters digioxin toxitiy (1 that could be cause by furosemide & 1 other)
hypokalaemia
hypercalcaemia
hypomagnesaemia
