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1
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What is the abbreviation for P ?

A

Pharmacy Medicines

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2
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What is the abbreviation for GSL?

A

General Sales List

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3
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What is the abbreviation for POM?

A

Prescription Only Medication

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4
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What is the abbreviation for OTC?

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Over The Counter Medication

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5
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What is the abbreviation for PR?

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Per Rectum

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6
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What is the abbreviation for PO?

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By Mouth

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7
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What is the abbreviation for SL?

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Sublingually, put under the tongue to dissolve

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8
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What is the abbreviation for IM?

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intramuscular

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9
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What is the abbreviation for SC?

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subcutaneous

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10
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What is the abbreviation for PSD?

A

Patient Specific Drug

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11
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What is the abbreviation for PGD?

A

Patient Group Direction

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12
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what is the age for consent of treatment

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16+

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13
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What is the % of non adherence to medication

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50%

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14
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What can contribute to drug errors?

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Tiredness, human error, poor communication, staffing levels, lack of training etc

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15
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What is the abbreviation for OD?

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Once Daily

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16
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What is the abbreviation for BD?

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Twice Daily

17
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What is the abbreviation for TDS?

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Three times Daily

18
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What is the abbreviation for QDS?

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Four times Daily

19
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How should control drugs be stored?

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In a CD cupboard, secure to a wall and fixed with a bolt/lock

20
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FACT: The 5 rights serve as a framework to minimise the risk of medication errors

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FACT: The 5 rights serve as a framework to minimise the risk of medication errors

21
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ANTIBIOTICS are NOT general sale items

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ANTIBIOTICS are NOT general sale items

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