greenlight may 2016 Flashcards
Ideal HbA1C level for diabetic pt
how often do pt need to monitor hba1c
every 3-6 months
example of oily fish
mackerel
how long do CD register need to be kept for
2 years from date of last entry
how should eye ointment be applied
as a thin line inside lower eyelid
do POM-V require standardised forms for sch 2/3
is it legal that the max quantity for morphine on fp10 do not exceed 30 days
not legal just recommendation
how long does sublingual GTN tablets provide relief for
20-30 mins
can EEA or Swiss doctor request supply for Schedule 1, 2 and 3
NO only UK
pt is prescribed metronidazole gel BD and takes following meds
- paracetamol
- amlodipine 5mg
- warfarin tab 3mg daily
what may occur
a rise in INR of no clinical importance as it is topical but if oral then increases anticogulant effects
which otc pain relief for toothache interacts with methotrexate
- anadin extra (aspirin, paracetamol, caffeine)
- codeine
- dihydrocodeine
- paracetamol
not CI but pt told not to OTC with aspirin
signs of liver toxicity with pioglitazone
- dark urine
- abdominal pain
- tiredness
do CD invoices for schedule 2 need to be retained
what level of renal impairment is egfr of 25
severe
for a POM emergency request of pt what needs to be recorded in register
- name adress of prescirber
- date of POM supplied
- name adress of pt
- name + quantity supplied
for a signed order what does not need to be included
name and adress of pupil?
is GTN sublingual tabs a POM or P
Does any reaction in elderly need to be reported to yellow card?
no
can lansoprazole darken stools
no
how to long to apply Daktarin cream for fungal skin infection
continue for 10 days after lesions have cleared
which meds can darken stools?
- senna
- iron tabs
- NSAIDS can cause GI bleeding = blood in the stools
which antibiotics need to be taken on empty stomach
hypoglyc tx
3-6 sugar lumps
what causes impetitgo
staph aureus
