Awful Past Papers Of Awfulness Flashcards
Name three bile acid sequestrats and when other meds can be taken in relation to them
Colesvelam - 4h before or after
Colestipol & cholestyramine - 1 hour before or 4-6 hours after
Which schedules of CDs can be dispensed from an EEA Rx?
Schedule 4
Minimum age for OTC amorolfine
18
Chloramphenicol minimum age for OTC use
2 years
Hydrocortisone cream minimum age for OTC
10 years
Levonorgestrel minimum age for OTC sale
16
Naproxen minimum age for OTC sale
16 years
What to avoid up to a month after PO isotretinoin
Blood donation
S/e of isotretinoin (5)
Psychiatric effects Visual disturbance Peeling of skin Haemorrhagic diarrhoea Pancreatitis of triglycerides are over 9mmol/l
Pregnancy PRESCRIPTION rules for isotretinoin
Prescription limited to 30 days supply, to be dispensed within 7 days of date started
Pregnancy TESTING rules for isotretinoin
Exclude preg 3 days before treatment, every month during treatment and 5 weeks after stopping
pregnancy SAFE SEX rules for isotretinoin
At least one mode of contraception - better if 2.
oral POP is not considered effective
Barrier methods alone are not enough
How long before and after treatment with isotretinoin should preg be avoided
1 month before and after
What should not be done for 6 months after isotretinoin
PO
Waxing and dermabrasion
Counselling for isotretinoin apart from pregnancy
- avoid exposure to UV
- symptoms of anxiety and depression