MEP QUIZ 2

Question 1

What does PO classification of medicine mean

Answer 1

Gsl but where the manufacturer wishes to restrict the sale or supplies to in registered pharmacies only

Question 2

What independent prescriber cannot prescribe cd or parenteral medicines

Answer 2

Optometrist

Question 3

What are the rules around supplying pseudo / ephedrine?

Answer 3

Can’t by both drugs at the same time

Can’t get more than 720mg of pseudo or 180mg of ephidrine without Rx

Question 4

What age can levonestrel be bought OTC

Answer 4

16

Ella one is for anyone of childbearing age but I can’t find what age you can sell it OTC

Question 5

Can you sell the morning after pill in advance?

Answer 5

Yes- if you think they will use it right

Question 6

At what age are you too young to be able to give consent to sexual acitivty

Answer 6

13

Question 7

What ages can tamsulosin be supplied OTC

Answer 7

45-75

Question 8

How long must symptoms of BPH be present for tamsulosin OTC

Answer 8

three months

Question 9

How much tamsulosin can be supplied OTC

Answer 9

2 weeks initially, then a further 4 weeks if there is an improvment in symptoms.

After this the patient needs to confirm a doctor has advised it is apprpriate

Question 10

What are contraindications/cautions for tamsulosin OTC

Answer 10

glacoma/cataract
Interacting drugs (CYP2a4 inhibitors)
enhanced hypotensive effects with antihypertensives

Question 11

At what age can you get chloramphenicol OTC

Answer 11

2 years

Question 12

Signs and symptoms of acute bacterial conjunctivitis

Answer 12

red or watery eye, discharge with eyelids stuck together in
the morning, mild to moderate itching, burning or grittiness, lid
swelling

Question 13

non pharma measures for conjunctivities

Answer 13

Bathing the eyelids with tepid water to remove any discharge
• When cleaning the eye, wiping the eye from the bridge of the
nose to the outer corner of the eye with a fresh piece of cotton
wool or gauze
• As eye infections are easily passed to other people, it is advisable
for those with eye infections to avoid sharing towels, facecloths,
etc
• It may be useful to discuss with the patient the possible causes
of acute bacterial conjunctivitis and advise on the condition’s
self-limiting nature (most cases will clear within 1-2 weeks, and
often within 2-5 days without any treatment)
• Use of over the counter lubricant eye drops can also help
reduce any discomfort in the eye(s)

Question 14

when should you refer conjuctivits

Answer 14

• already using other eyedrops/interacting drugs
• something in the eye
• dry eye dyndrome
• preg/bf
• viral
• visual disturbance
• contacts
• acute glaucoma where the patient is suffering from nausea
• eye surgery in the last 6 months

Question 15

Refer after chloramphenicol has been used for …….. without improvement

Answer 15

48 hours

Question 16

What are the dircetions for choramphen eye drops

and for ointment
for how long

Answer 16

eye drops- every 2 houts for 48 houts and then four hourly
ointment - 3-4 times daily
5 days

Question 17

the age of the patient is needed if they are under…

Answer 17

12

Question 18

what are the requirements of an Rx

Answer 18

• pt age (under 12)
• pt name
• pt address
• date
• prescriber signature
• prescriber particulars
• prescriber address

Question 19

what Sch CDs are repeatable

Answer 19

4 and 5

Question 20

if no of repeats is not stated it just says repeat how many times?

Answer 20

once (i.e. dispense twice in total)

except oral contraceptive which can repeated five times (i.e. issue 6 total) within 6 months

Question 21

for CDs when must any repeats be filled in?

Answer 21

sch 5 - first repeat in 6 months
sch 4 - first repeat in 28 days
after which there is no limit

Question 22

can a repeat prescription be given in different pharmacies

Answer 22

yes- endorse with name and address of pharmacy and date

Question 23

POM records are retained for

Answer 23

2 years - the record and Rx is kept

Question 24

POM register must have

Answer 24

Supply date
Prescription date
Med deets - name, quantity, formulation, strength (where not apparent from name)
Prescriber deets - name and address
Pt deets - name and address

Question 25

What is exempt from the POM register

Answer 25

Sch 2

OC

Question 26

are details of the medicinal product legal requirements on a prescription

Answer 26

no

Question 27

the provision of sch ………………… CDs without an Rx is a criminal offence

Answer 27

2 and 3

Question 28

what sch cannot be prescribed by EEA or Swiss doctor

Answer 28

1,2,3

Question 29

what is a FMed 296

who pays?

Answer 29

military presctiprion

treat as a private prescription and charge the pt

Question 30

Legal requirements for on a label

Answer 30

Pt
Name & address of pharmacy
Name of med
Directions for use
Precautions

RPS recommends
Keep out of reach of children
Use this medicine only on your skin
Prison number