All Flashcards
A combination product of betamethasone 0.1% with ______3% is known to stain clothing
Clioquinol
Which drug (usually used as an antibacterial) is a reversible non-selective MAOI
Linezolid
What skin condition typically appears as a red rash typically affecting the central regions of the face, eyebrows and scalp.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Sings of acute angle closure glaucoma
Abrupt onset of symptoms e.g.
Aching pain in eye that radiates to the forehead
True or false:
Acute angle closure glaucoma is more common in elderly patients who are long sited
TRUE
What is the medical terminology for “long sighted-ness”
Hyperopia
What is hypertrichosis
Excessive hair growth
True or false:
Iron tablets should generally be taken on an empty stomach
TRUE as this promotes absorption
But patients may take with food to reduce side effects if needed
What is classed as one portion in relation to fruit and veg?
4 points
- 80g of fresh/canned/frozen produce
- 30g of dried fruit
- 150 mL of fruit juice
- 1 apple, pear, banana or similar sized fruit
How often do eye exams need to be done in those taking hydroxychloroquine
Before starting then at least yearly (every 12 months)
Trough level (pre-dose) for vancomycin?
10-20 mg/L
Wet combing or dimeticone (Hedrin) are the preferred head lice treatments in which patient populations?
(3 points)
- Pregnant/breastfeeding women
- Children 6 months - 2 years
- Patients with eczema or asthma
True or false:
Topiramate causes bone marrow suppression
FALSE
The AEDs associated with bone marrow suppression are carbamazapine, phenytoin and valproate
Which AEDs are associated with bone marrow suppression
3 points
Carbamazapine
Valproate
Phenytoin
Apixaban can be dispersed in/mixed with _______ in patients with swallowing difficulties
(3 points)
Water
Apple juice
Apple puree
When are theophylline levels meant to be taken?
2 points
5 days after initiation
4-6 hours after the last dose
Symptoms of otitis media usually resolve in ______ days
3 - 7 days
True or false:
An 11 year old boy with constipation can be treated with OTC laxatives
FALSE
Children under 12 with constipation should be referred to their GP
1st line for constipation in children?
Macrogol and dietary advice
“For the treatment of an animal or herd under my care” only needs to appear on a vet prescription for what class of medicines?
Schedule 2 and 3 controlled drugs only
What is the NRLS and what is it for
National reporting and learning system
A database of patient safety incidence reports
Symptoms of scarlet fever?
5 points
- Swollen (strawberry) tongue
- Rash (feels like sandpaper)
- Headache
- Fever
- Sore throat
True or false:
Measles can cause eyes to become sensitive to light
TRUE
Eyes become red, sore and sensitive to light
Describe a measles rash
Red-brown and slightly raised
