Ontrack Questions Flashcards

To learn the random nuggets of knowledge

1
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What drug needs a dose reduction with concomitant use with verapamil?

A

Dabigatran

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2
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What NSAIS is licenced for pain and inflammation in RA?

A

Nabumetone

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3
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What is the minimum amount of time record for CD destruction should be kept for, for stock cds and patient returned cds?

A

Stock - 2

Patient returned - 7

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4
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What is the term for blood in the sputum?

A

Haemoptysis

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5
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Out of these options what is NOT a legal requirement for the requisition for a CD?

Address of recipient
Date of requisition
Occupation 
Purpose of requisition 
Signature of recipient
A

Date of requisition

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6
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A patient has a migraine. What would be a contraindication for them to have a ‘triptan’

A

IHD

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7
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What is the CrCl cut off for risedronate and all bisphosphates?

A

30

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8
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What would a unilateral headache with malaise indicating what action is required?

A

Temporal arthritis and this will need a urgent GP referal

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9
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What are the record keeping requirements for unlicensed medicines? (8)

A
Source (wholesaler, brand, mqnufacturer)
Certificate of conformity 
Certificate of analysis 
Batch number 
Expiray date
Quality used and details of person measuring and double checking quantities 
TSE guidelines should be followed 
Description of container/closure used
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10
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Do thiazide affect blood glucose and if so how?

A

Yes by raising them

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11
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What laxative can turn your urine red or yellowish?

A

Co-danthramer

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12
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What medication is alli?

A

Orlistat

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13
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How many times can a private prescription for an oral contraception be repeated?

A

5 times

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14
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What are the legal requirements for a requisition of a cd (6)

A
Recipients signature
Name of recipient 
Address of recipient 
Profession/occupation
Total quantity of drug
Purpose of requisition
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15
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What drug with quinolones can induce Convulsions?

A

NSAIDs

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16
Q

What prescriber can not request an emergency supply of a POM?

A

Vets

17
Q

What drugs are coumarins?

A

Vitamin K antagonist

18
Q

What appropriate action is required for a patient who has had a mouth ulcer for more then 2 weeks?

A

Refer to a dentist to exclude a mouth cancer

19
Q

A 14 year old boy has just had gastrointestinal surgery and is feel nauseous. What anti emetic can’t they have?

A

Metroclopramide

Because it is not advised in people under 18 and is contraindicated in people who have had GI surgery in the last 3-4 days