Pharma

Question 1

Pharmacodynamics are the effect..

Answer 1

drugs have on the body

Question 2

Pharmacokinetics are actions..

Answer 2

the body takes on drugs

Question 3

ADME stands for

Answer 3

absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion

Question 4

Statins are used to..

Answer 4

lower LDL cholesterol
reduce heart attack
reduce stroke

Question 5

Common statins are

Answer 5

Simvastatin
atorvastatin
fluvastatin

Question 6

Statins work by..

Answer 6

slowing production of LDL in the liver so that more is taken from the body to produce bile

Question 7

Side effects of statins

Answer 7

diarrhoea
headaches
nausea
myopathy
kidney damage

Question 8

Considerations for statins

Answer 8

liver function
kidney function
pregnancy and breastfeeding
being over 70
liver disease
alcohol consumption
hypothyroidism

Question 9

Levothyroxine is used to treat

Answer 9

hypothyroidism

Question 10

Side effects of omeprazole are

Answer 10

headaches
diarrhoea
stomach pain

Question 11

amlodipine works by

Answer 11

blocking Ca channels

Question 12

amlodipine is used to treat

Answer 12

hypertension

Question 13

Side effects of amlodipine

Answer 13

headaches
flushing
swollen ankles
feeling dizzy
tiredness

Question 14

Why is age considered during prescription

Answer 14

eGFR should be above 90ml/min. This affects how quickly a drug is excreted, changing dosage and toxicity levels

Question 15

Factors for human error

Answer 15

device or product design, physical working environment, physical demands, interruptions, distractions, hunger, stress

Question 16

Policies to improve patient safety

Answer 16

NHS patient safety strategy
NHS improvement
CQC
NMC

Question 17

The MCA states a person is unable to make a decision if

Answer 17

they cannot understand information
retain information for long enough
weigh up information
communicate their decision

Question 18

What information does a MAR sheet have

Answer 18

conditions of prescription, location, limitations and dosage

Question 19

What medications are time-critical

Answer 19

parenteral antibiotics
insulin
parkinsons
opioid analgesia
anticoagulants
antiepileptics

Question 20

Common uses for antibiotics

Answer 20

respiratory infections
skin infections
gastrointestinal infections
surgical prophylaxis

Question 21

When should prescribed antimicrobials be reviewed

Answer 21

after 48-72 hours

Question 22

What is common law based on

Answer 22

Principles of necessity, actions of duty of care - taken appropriately and proportionally

Question 23

The 4 principles of ethics

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beneficence
autonomy
non-maleficence
justice

Question 24

Diazepam is used for

Answer 24

anxiety
muscle spasm
seizures
alcohol withdrawal symptoms
relaxant

Question 25

Considerations for Diazepam

Answer 25

Liver and kidney function myasthenia gravis sleep apnoea depression personality disorder arteriosclerosis pregnancy age over 65

Question 26

Common side effects of Diazepam

Answer 26

feeling sleepy or drowsy confusion coordination problems hand tremors jaundice hallucinations delusions unusual mood changes

Question 27

Examples of SSRIs are

Answer 27

setraline fluoxetine citalopram

Question 28

SNRI stands for

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serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

Question 29

SNRIs are used for

Answer 29

Depression and anxiety

Question 30

What is the difference between SSRIs and SNRIs

Answer 30

they are newer and stronger, meaning their side effects can be stronger and overdose more dangerous

Question 31

Side effects of antidepressants

Answer 31

feeling agitated nausea indigestion diarrhoea or constipation loss of appetite dizziness insomnia headaches loss of libido

Question 32

Two main types of antipsychotics

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first gen and second gen

Question 33

First generation antipsychotics have stronger side effects than SGAs such as

Answer 33

movement disorders: dystonia tremor restlessness slurred speech

Question 34

Common side effects for antipsychotics

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drowsiness weight gain loss of libido

Question 35

Lithium is used to treat

Answer 35

Bipolar

Question 36

What does lithium require management of

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salt and liquid levels regular blood tests for safe dosage

Question 37

What is another serious side effect of antidepressants and antipsychotics aside from movement disorders

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prolongs QT interval which can result in fainting and ventricular fibrillation

Question 38

Opioids and benzos are prescription only drugs because

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they are highly addictive and sedative

Question 39

What is Methadone used for

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Maintenance therapy or detoxification to switch from heroin End of life care Severe pain

Question 40

The effects of Methadone are

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Reducing withdrawal symptoms: shaking, shivering, flu-like symptoms

Question 41

Common side effects of Methadone

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constipation feeling sick feeling cold and sweaty feeling sleepy/dizzy

Question 42

Nursing considerations for opioids and benzos

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Lung/breathing problems drug/alcohol addiction arrhythmia low blood pressure seizures kidney/liver problems Myasthenia gravis Pregnancy