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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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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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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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Define ASD

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As directed

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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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How many milligrams are there in 7 grams?

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7000mg

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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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Define an ointment

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An oil based, semi-solid for external use

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How often must temperature checks be conducted in a dispensery?

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Twice daily

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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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What is the correct temperature range for a pharmacy fridge?

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2 - 8 degrees celsius

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Define q6h

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Every six hours

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List four formulations designed for oral administration

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  • Tablets
  • Capsules
  • Caplets
  • Sugar coated
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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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Which type of inhaler is a dry powder device which is activated by inhaltion?

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Accuhalers

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What are minims?

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Single use eyedrops without preservatives

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

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Trade name / brand name

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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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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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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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How long is a normal prescription valid for?

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Up to 6 months

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What is the form name for a military prescription?

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Fmed 296

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What two things does the Royal Pharmaceutical Society recommend be included on a label for a dispensed item?
* Keep out of sight of children | * Use only on skin (if applicable)
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# Define: GSL POM P
GSL - General sales list POM - Prescription only medicines P - Pharmacy only medicines
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Name the piece of legislation that regulates the authorisation, sale and supply of medicinal products for human use
Human Medicines Regulation 2012
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List four prescriber details that must appear on a prescription by law
* 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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How would you advise a patient to use a buccal product?
Place between the upper lip and gum and then let it dissolve
30
Define CC
Take with food
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List three medication forms designed to be dissolved in water before taking
* DIspersable tablets * Granuals or powders * Effervescent tablets
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What is the purpose of film coating on tablets?
To protect the drug from the outside environment and improves the stability of the drug
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What is the definition of modified release (MR)?
It provides a timed release of the medication and maintains the drugs action in the system at a constant level for 12-24hrs
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How would you advise a patient to use a sublingual product?
Allow to the product to dissolve under the tongue
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Define mitte
Send
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Define qqh
Every four hours
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Define MIP
Medication issuing protocols
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Define PGD
Patient group direction
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Define MTP
Medic treatment protocols
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How could you protect a patients confidentiality when issuing a medicine?
Provide a bag for the medicine
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Define tablet
An active drug and other ingredients usually in powdered form that is compacted or moulded into a solid form
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Define capsule
A solid dose form that is contained in a soluble shell
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Define cream
Water based semi-solid for external use
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Define ointment
Oil based semi-solid for external use
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Define suppository
Solid dose form inserted rectally
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Define enema
Oily or aqueous liquid, or aerosol foams for rectal use
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Define pessary
Solid dose form to be inserted into the vagina
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Define pressurised inhalers
Pressurised inhalers fitted with a metering device, so that a controlled amount of medication is administered into the lungs
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Define breath actuated inhalers
Inhalers that automatically release a metered dose of medication when the patient inhales
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Define accuhalers
Dry powder device activated by inhalation
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Define auto injectors
Formulated to administer a specific dose, usually in an emergency
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How should loose tablets/capsules be packaged?
Into amber medicine bottles with child-resistant closure
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# Define: AC PC CC PRN ASD OP
AC - Before food PC - After food CC - With food PRN - As req ASD - As directed OP - Original packaging
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To dispense a prescription, what are the minimum drug details you should have?
* Drug name, strength and form * Directions for use * Quantity of medication to supply or length of treatment
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Who regulates medicines in the UK?
Medicines and healthcare products regulating agency
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Background noise is an example of what type of barrier to communication?
Physical
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What is the term when a medicine us used outside of its marketing authorisation?
Unlicensed use
58
Name the three age related exemptions for prescription charges
* Under 16 * 16 - 18 in full time education * 60 and over
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The MOD Form 915 splits into three parts, what is the correct action for each part?
Part A - Retain in pad Part B - Attach to prescription forms Part C - Receipt for payer
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List four pieces of information that must appear on a prescription charge notice poster
* 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
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how long would you keep uncollected medicines before returning it back into stock?
8 weeks
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List three ways you could show that you was actively listening to someone
* Paraphrase their side of the conversation * Maintain eye contact * Do not start speaking until they have finished
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List three ways of communicating non-verbally
* Writing * Body language * Touch (brail)
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with regards to prescription charges, what four things can everyone obtain free of charge
* Emergency treatment * Contraceptive charges * Prescriptions while they are an inpatient with the NHS * Prescriptions given upon discharge, upto 7 days
65
State the six details that a marketing authorisation outline
* Indications for use * Recommended doses * Contra-indications * Warnings and precautions * Storage requirements * Legal status (POM, P, GSL)
66
Who can legally make amendments to a signed prescription?
Only the prescriber can make amendments to a signed prescription
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List the six legal pieces of information which by law must appear on a label for a dispensed item
* 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
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Who is permitted to sell P pharmacy medicine?
Stores with a registered pharmacist present
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What act prohibits the manufacture, supply and possession of controlled drugs?
The misuse of drugs act 1971
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What are the three classes of drugs?
* A * B * C
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Which regulation defines who can supply and possess controlled drugs?
The misuse of drugs regulations 2001
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What does the misuse of drugs (safe custody) regulations 1973 define?
Lays down the requirements for safes, cabinets and rooms used for storing controlled drugs
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What are the types of error categories?
* Dispensing intervention * Near miss * Significant events
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Define ASER
Automatic significant event reporting system
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How is a near miss logged?
Recorded on the near miss error long
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How is a dispensing error recorded?
On DMICP using the dispensing intervention template
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How is a significant error recorded?
Through the ACER system

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