law and ethics revise pharma

Question 1

which of following does not need to be on prescription
- number of days of tx
- formulation
- strength
- dose
- name of medication

Answer 1

number of days of tx

Question 2

who is not excempt for free prescription
- 18yr studying full time in university
- 17yr old in full time apprentinceship

Answer 2

• 17yr old in full time apprentinceship

Question 3

do prison pharmacies need to be registered with the GpHc?

Answer 3

no

Question 4

when do prison use fp10 prescriptions

Answer 4

only for emergiences

Question 5

a nurse has came to collect a CD prescription for a pt. What should not be requested?
- evidence of identity
- address
- name
- registration number
- letter from pt giving authorisation

Answer 5

registration number is not needed

Question 6

A dentist writes a CD prescription for temezapam which of following is false?
- prescription should state “for dental tx only”
- dentists can legally prescribe any medication on private prescription
- adress of prescriber is a must
- dentists can legally prescribe any medication on NHS prescription

Answer 6

• dentists can legally prescribe any medication on NHS prescription is false
• they can only prescribe from Dental practitioners formulary = limited

Question 7

which of following does not meet CD prescription requirements
- one as directed
- ONCE a day
- ONE or TWO PRN
- ONE PRN

Answer 7

• ONCE a day
• doesnt state a quantity
• e.g. ONE once a day is correct

Question 8

which of following is not correct regarding diazepam prescribing
- an emergency supply of 5 days can be given
- prescription form EEA is valid
- prescriptions are valid for 28DY
- prescriptions cannot be repeated
- total quantity does not need to be in figures and words

Answer 8

• prescriptions cannot be repeated
• prescriptions of sch 4 + 5 are repeatable

Question 9

which of following regarding methadone is not a legal requirement
- pt representative must present with a signed legal letter each time collecting
- quantity in words can be added by pharmacist
- supervised consumption is legally required if stated on prescription

Answer 9

• supervised consumption is legally required if stated on prescription

Question 10

which is NOT a must regarding entering invoices of CDs into register
- date of delivery
- quantity received
- name of supplier
- address of supplier
- invoice number

Answer 10

• invoice number can be written but not a MUST

Question 11

which CD drugs needs denaturing

Answer 11

schedules 2,3 and 4 part 1

Question 12

which CD drugs denaturing needs an authorised witness

Answer 12

schedule 2 only

Question 13

when is a statuory medical defence raised?

Answer 13

• if someone has a specified drug (morphine) in their system which is above level permitted but ONLY if pt is taking it in accordance with prescribed directions and driving is NOT impaired

Question 14

doctor from same hospital comes to your hospital pharmacy and asks for CD drug that is not on a standardised FP10CDF which of following IS suitable
- refuse supply as doctor must submit an FP10CDF
- supply morphine but acess to submit form within 24hr
- supply as standardised form is not needed when its within same hopsital

Answer 14

• supply as standardised form is not needed when its within same hopsital