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General Knowledge Flashcards

1
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List six preparations (product forms) designed for oral administration

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  • Tablets
  • Capsules
  • Caplets
  • Film coated
  • Enteric coated
  • Sugar coated
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2
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List two topical semi-solid preparations (product form) that should be applied to the skin

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  • Ointment

* Cream

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3
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What term is used to describe drugs when given by injection into the muscle?

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Intra-muscular (IM)

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4
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Define ASD

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As directed

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5
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What is the correct temperature range for ambient storage?

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8 - 25 degrees celsius

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6
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How many milligrams are there in 7 grams?

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7000mg

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7
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What three occasions would you check the expiry dates of drugs in a pharmacy?

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  • Routine monthly stock checks
  • Upon receipt of stock
  • Upon issuing stock
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8
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Define an ointment

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An oil based, semi-solid for external use

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9
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How often must temperature checks be conducted in a dispensery?

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Twice daily

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10
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What is the definition of enteric coating?

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Used to protect the tablet from the stomach acid and protect the stomach from the tablet

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11
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What is the correct temperature range for a pharmacy fridge?

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2 - 8 degrees celsius

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12
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Define q6h

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Every six hours

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13
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List four formulations designed for oral administration

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  • Tablets
  • Capsules
  • Caplets
  • Sugar coated
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14
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How would you advise a patient to use a wafer?

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Place on the tongue and allow to dissolve

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15
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Which type of inhaler is a dry powder device which is activated by inhaltion?

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Accuhalers

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16
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What are minims?

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Single use eyedrops without preservatives

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17
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What is the definition of vial?

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A single or multi use sterile container with a rubber bung to facilitate aseptic usage

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18
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How would you carry out stock rotaiton?

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Place expiring stock at the front of the shelve so it is used first

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19
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What is another name for the proprietary name of the drug?

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Trade name / brand name

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20
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If a patient is given 500mg capsules, translate the directions:

500mg q6h-q8h PRN 1/52

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Take one capsule every six to eight hours as required for one week

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21
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What is the requirement for premises selling a GSL medicine?

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The premises must be lockable as to exclude the public

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22
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List three patient details that must appear on a prescription by law

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  • Patients name
  • Patients address
  • Age of the patient (if under 12)
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23
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How long is a normal prescription valid for?

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Up to 6 months

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24
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What is the form name for a military prescription?

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Fmed 296

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25
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What two things does the Royal Pharmaceutical Society recommend be included on a label for a dispensed item?

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  • Keep out of sight of children

* Use only on skin (if applicable)

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26
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Define:

GSL

POM

P

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GSL - General sales list

POM - Prescription only medicines

P - Pharmacy only medicines

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27
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Name the piece of legislation that regulates the authorisation, sale and supply of medicinal products for human use

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Human Medicines Regulation 2012

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28
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List four prescriber details that must appear on a prescription by law

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  • Signature of prescriber in ink
  • Address of prescribers practice that it was signed
  • The date that it was signed
  • Particulars indicating the type of practice
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29
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How would you advise a patient to use a buccal product?

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Place between the upper lip and gum and then let it dissolve

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30
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Define CC

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Take with food

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31
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List three medication forms designed to be dissolved in water before taking

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  • DIspersable tablets
  • Granuals or powders
  • Effervescent tablets
32
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What is the purpose of film coating on tablets?

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To protect the drug from the outside environment and improves the stability of the drug

33
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What is the definition of modified release (MR)?

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It provides a timed release of the medication and maintains the drugs action in the system at a constant level for 12-24hrs

34
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How would you advise a patient to use a sublingual product?

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Allow to the product to dissolve under the tongue

35
Q

Define mitte

A

Send

36
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Define qqh

A

Every four hours

37
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Define MIP

A

Medication issuing protocols

38
Q

Define PGD

A

Patient group direction

39
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Define MTP

A

Medic treatment protocols

40
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How could you protect a patients confidentiality when issuing a medicine?

A

Provide a bag for the medicine

41
Q

Define tablet

A

An active drug and other ingredients usually in powdered form that is compacted or moulded into a solid form

42
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Define capsule

A

A solid dose form that is contained in a soluble shell

43
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Define cream

A

Water based semi-solid for external use

44
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Define ointment

A

Oil based semi-solid for external use

45
Q

Define suppository

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Solid dose form inserted rectally

46
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Define enema

A

Oily or aqueous liquid, or aerosol foams for rectal use

47
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Define pessary

A

Solid dose form to be inserted into the vagina

48
Q

Define pressurised inhalers

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Pressurised inhalers fitted with a metering device, so that a controlled amount of medication is administered into the lungs

49
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Define breath actuated inhalers

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Inhalers that automatically release a metered dose of medication when the patient inhales

50
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Define accuhalers

A

Dry powder device activated by inhalation

51
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Define auto injectors

A

Formulated to administer a specific dose, usually in an emergency

52
Q

How should loose tablets/capsules be packaged?

A

Into amber medicine bottles with child-resistant closure

53
Q

Define:

AC

PC

CC

PRN

ASD

OP

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AC - Before food

PC - After food

CC - With food

PRN - As req

ASD - As directed

OP - Original packaging

54
Q

To dispense a prescription, what are the minimum drug details you should have?

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  • Drug name, strength and form
  • Directions for use
  • Quantity of medication to supply or length of treatment
55
Q

Who regulates medicines in the UK?

A

Medicines and healthcare products regulating agency

56
Q

Background noise is an example of what type of barrier to communication?

A

Physical

57
Q

What is the term when a medicine us used outside of its marketing authorisation?

A

Unlicensed use

58
Q

Name the three age related exemptions for prescription charges

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  • Under 16
  • 16 - 18 in full time education
  • 60 and over
59
Q

The MOD Form 915 splits into three parts, what is the correct action for each part?

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Part A - Retain in pad

Part B - Attach to prescription forms

Part C - Receipt for payer

60
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List four pieces of information that must appear on a prescription charge notice poster

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  • Cost of prescription fees
  • Who to pay - who is authorised to receive monies
  • An example of a receipt
  • Details of exemption regulations and categories of patients exempt from charges
61
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how long would you keep uncollected medicines before returning it back into stock?

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8 weeks

62
Q

List three ways you could show that you was actively listening to someone

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  • Paraphrase their side of the conversation
  • Maintain eye contact
  • Do not start speaking until they have finished
63
Q

List three ways of communicating non-verbally

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  • Writing
  • Body language
  • Touch (brail)
64
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with regards to prescription charges, what four things can everyone obtain free of charge

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  • Emergency treatment
  • Contraceptive charges
  • Prescriptions while they are an inpatient with the NHS
  • Prescriptions given upon discharge, upto 7 days
65
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State the six details that a marketing authorisation outline

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  • Indications for use
  • Recommended doses
  • Contra-indications
  • Warnings and precautions
  • Storage requirements
  • Legal status (POM, P, GSL)
66
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Who can legally make amendments to a signed prescription?

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Only the prescriber can make amendments to a signed prescription

67
Q

List the six legal pieces of information which by law must appear on a label for a dispensed item

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  • Name of the patient
  • The name and address of the supplying pharmacy
  • The date on which the product is sold or supplied
  • The name of the product or its common name
  • Directions for use of the product
  • Precautions relating to the use of the product
68
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Who is permitted to sell P pharmacy medicine?

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Stores with a registered pharmacist present

69
Q

What act prohibits the manufacture, supply and possession of controlled drugs?

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The misuse of drugs act 1971

70
Q

What are the three classes of drugs?

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  • A
  • B
  • C
71
Q

Which regulation defines who can supply and possess controlled drugs?

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The misuse of drugs regulations 2001

72
Q

What does the misuse of drugs (safe custody) regulations 1973 define?

A

Lays down the requirements for safes, cabinets and rooms used for storing controlled drugs

73
Q

What are the types of error categories?

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  • Dispensing intervention
  • Near miss
  • Significant events
74
Q

Define ASER

A

Automatic significant event reporting system

75
Q

How is a near miss logged?

A

Recorded on the near miss error long

76
Q

How is a dispensing error recorded?

A

On DMICP using the dispensing intervention template

77
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How is a significant error recorded?

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Through the ACER system

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