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1
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What is the interaction between Phenytoin & Miconazole

A

Miconazole is a potent inhibitor of the P450 enzyme, therefore, would enhance the anticonvulsant effect of phenytoin. (More phenytoin, therefore, the anticonvulsant effect is increased)

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What antidote would you use for an opioid overdose?

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Naloxone

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3
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Side effect of morphine

A

Respiratory depression
Dry mouth
Constipation

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4
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Treatment for status epilepticus

A

Midazolam

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5
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Diphenhydramine - Use? Licensed age?

A

Nytol - Sleep Aid (sedative)

Licensed age 16

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Dextromethorphan use? Licensed age?

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Dry cough - Suppressant

Licensed age - 12 years

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Pholcodine Use? Licensed age?

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Cough suppressant

12 years and over

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8
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Which Epilepsy drugs must the same brand be prescribed each time?

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Category 1: Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Primidone.

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9
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What is the minimum age for a patient to collect a script from a pharmacy?

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There is no legal restriction, the pharmacist should exercise their professional judgement

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What is agoraphobia?

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Fear of public places

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11
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Where can this information be found?
List of Preparations approved by the Secretary of State for Health which may be prescribed on form FP10(D) by Dentists for National Health Service patients.

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Drug Tariff

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12
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Where can this information be found?

Up to date, approved and regulated patient information for licensed medicines.

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EMC (Electronic Medicines Compendium)

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13
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How does warts present? Characteristics of warts/ verruca? What virus is it caused by? Treatment?

A

raised papules with a cauliflower-like appearance and black dots on their surface. Caused by the Human Papillomavirus.
Tx: Salicylic Acid

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14
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For which of the following antiepileptic drugs should you consult the prescriber to establish if the same brand is to be dispensed each time?

Carbamazepine 
Gabapentin 
Lamotrigine 
Levetiracetam 
Vigabatrin
A

Lamotrigine

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15
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What AED drugs must be prescribed by the brand name?

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Clobazam, Clonazepam, Lamotrigine, Zonisamide, Valporate

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16
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What is the treatment for mild pneumocystis pneumonia?

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Co-Trimoxazole

(co-trimoxazole is made up of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim

17
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What is the treatment for mild pneumocystis pneumonia if patient is allergic to Trimethoprim?

A

Atovaquone

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