greenlight may 2016 Flashcards

1
Q

Ideal HbA1C level for diabetic pt

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2
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how often do pt need to monitor hba1c

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every 3-6 months

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3
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example of oily fish

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mackerel

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4
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how long do CD register need to be kept for

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2 years from date of last entry

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5
Q

how should eye ointment be applied

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as a thin line inside lower eyelid

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6
Q

do POM-V require standardised forms for sch 2/3

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7
Q

is it legal that the max quantity for morphine on fp10 do not exceed 30 days

A

not legal just recommendation

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8
Q

how long does sublingual GTN tablets provide relief for

A

20-30 mins

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9
Q

can EEA or Swiss doctor request supply for Schedule 1, 2 and 3

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NO only UK

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10
Q

pt is prescribed metronidazole gel BD and takes following meds
- paracetamol
- amlodipine 5mg
- warfarin tab 3mg daily

what may occur

A

a rise in INR of no clinical importance as it is topical but if oral then increases anticogulant effects

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11
Q

which otc pain relief for toothache interacts with methotrexate
- anadin extra (aspirin, paracetamol, caffeine)
- codeine
- dihydrocodeine
- paracetamol

A

not CI but pt told not to OTC with aspirin

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12
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signs of liver toxicity with pioglitazone

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  • dark urine
  • abdominal pain
  • tiredness
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13
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do CD invoices for schedule 2 need to be retained

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14
Q

what level of renal impairment is egfr of 25

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severe

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15
Q

for a POM emergency request of pt what needs to be recorded in register

A
  • name adress of prescirber
  • date of POM supplied
  • name adress of pt
  • name + quantity supplied
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16
Q

for a signed order what does not need to be included

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name and adress of pupil?

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17
Q

is GTN sublingual tabs a POM or P

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18
Q

Does any reaction in elderly need to be reported to yellow card?

A

no

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19
Q

can lansoprazole darken stools

A

no

19
Q

how to long to apply Daktarin cream for fungal skin infection

A

continue for 10 days after lesions have cleared

20
Q

which meds can darken stools?

A
  • senna
  • iron tabs
  • NSAIDS can cause GI bleeding = blood in the stools
21
Q

which antibiotics need to be taken on empty stomach

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22
Q

hypoglyc tx

A

3-6 sugar lumps

23
Q

what causes impetitgo

A

staph aureus

24
Q

tx of impetigo

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25
Q

which drugs decrease INR

A
  • carbamazepine
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26
Q

opoid toxicity tc

A

naloxone

27
Q

tx of chest infection for 8yr who is pencillin allergic

A

azithromycin

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29
Q

what are the 5 stages of behaviour change

A
  • pre-conteplation
  • planning/prepating
  • action
  • maintenance
30
Q

max red and processed meat recommendation

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no more than 70g per day

31
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A
32
Q

how many days is 14IU of alcohol spread over

A

3 days or more

33
Q

adrenaline doses

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34
Q

if pt is on citalopram and experiences drowsy and is confused what are they suffering

A

hyponatraemia

35
Q

if pt is on ramipril and is prescribed spironolactone what is the interaction

A

hyperkalaemia

36
Q

if pt is on sotalol and is prescribed bendrofluz what can occur

A

hypokalaemia

36
Q

orlistat age and BMI limit

A

s 18 or over and has a BMI ≥ 28 kg/m2

37
Q

Azithromycin for genital chlamydia tabs age limit

A

16yr

38
Q

hydrocortisone 1% cream age limit

A

10yr

39
Q

risk of bisoprolol + digoxin

A

bradycardia

40
Q

croup symp + tx

A
  • bark like cough
  • difficulty breathing
  • harsh grating sound when breathing in
  • dexamethasone
41
Q

pt on beclometasone 200mcg BD + Bricanyl 500mcg/dose turbo PRN and asthma still not controlled what is added

A

montekulast

42
Q

is MR aminophylline brand specific

A

yes

43
Q

what is off-label

A

not licensed medicine

44
Q

what does indapamide + digoxin cause

A

hypokalaemia do not give together

45
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A