Propharmace 2024 Flashcards
Which of the following medications is most closely associated with Clostridioides difficile infection?
- A- Fluconazole
- B- Nitrofurantoin
- C- Doxycycline
- D- Erythromycin
- E - Ceftriaxone
E - Ceftriaxone
How would you treat Bacteril Vaginosis
* A- Fluconazole 150mg capsule - single dose
* B- Nitrofurantoin immediate release 50mg QDS for 3 days
* C- Metronidazole 500mg BD for 7 days
* D- Azithromycin 1g OD for 1 day, then 500mg OD for 2 days
* E - Doxycycline 200mg for one day, then 100mg daily maintenance
- C- Metronidazole 500mg BD for 7 days
Bacterial Vaginosis
Mr C has presented in the GP practice with a dog bite. He has redness and swelling around the site of the bite and he has told you it is hot to touch. From his records you are able to see that he has an allergy to penicillin. The doctor has prescribed medication to help treat the infected bite for Mr C.
Which of the following would be the most suitable antibacterial choice of treatment for Mr C?
- A- Erythromycin
- B- Doxycycline
- C- Co-Amoxiclav
- D- Doxycycline + Metronidazole
- E - Cefuroxime
D-
Doxycycline + Metronidazole
Which deficiencies cause megaloblastic anaemia
- Folate
or - Vitamin B12
Paracetamol Child dosing
Child’s age
How much
How often (in 24 hours)
3-6 months
2.5 ml
Up to 4 times
6-24 months
5 ml
Up to 4 times
2-4 years
7.5 ml (5 ml + 2.5 ml)
Up to 4 times
4-6 years
10 ml (5 ml + 5 ml)
Up to 4 times
- Do not give more than 4 doses in any 24 hour period.
- Leave at least 4 hours between doses.
- Do not give this medicine to your child for more than 3 days without speaking to your doctor or pharmacist.
It is important to shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds before
Which vitamin is teratogenic
Vitamin A
Which of the following vitamins should the patient avoid in pregnancy?
* A- Cod liver oil
- B- Folic acid
- C- Iron
- D- Vitamin D
- E - Vitamin B12
A- Cod liver oil
Which of the following medications holds a definite risk of haemolysis in most G6PD-deficient individuals?
* A- Sulfonylureas
* B- Quinine
* C- Aspirin
* D- Chloroquine
* E – Ciprofloxacin
E – Ciprofloxacin
When on metformin triple therapy and it isnt working, and a patient needs to add GLP-1, what should you do
Which of the following statements is most appropriate for the initiation of a GLP-1 agonist for Mrs D?
* A-GLP-1 receptor agonist should be added in combination to the current triple therapy regimen
* B- Liraglutide is the most appropriate GLP-1 agonist for this patient and should replace either Gliclazide or Empagliflozin in the triple therapy regimen
* C- Semaglutide is the most appropriate GLP-1 agonist for this patient and should replace either Gliclazide or Empagliflozin in the triple therapy regimen
- C- Semaglutide is the most appropriate GLP-1 agonist for this patient and should replace either Gliclazide or Empagliflozin in the triple therapy regimen
What is the most likely symptom that Mr H may be displaying with hypothyroidism?
* A- Weight loss
* B- Diarrhoea
* C- Sore throat
* D- Weight gain
* E - Heat intolerance
D- Weight gain
What are amiodarone baseline monitoring requirements
- chest x ray
- liver function
- thyroid function
- U and E
What do Episodes of acute illness do to warfarin efficacy
Episodes of acute illness can exaggerate the effects of
Warfarin
In addition to its glucose-lowering effects, what other beneficial effect may empagliflozin provide that is relevant to Mrs K?
* A- Reduction in body weight
* B- Lowering of blood pressure
* C- Improvement in lipid profile
* D- Preservation of renal function
* E- Enhancement of insulin secretion
- D- Preservation of renal function
Which of the following activities can take place in your absence?
* A- Delivering medication by the pharmacy delivery driver
* B- Handing already checked medication to patients
* C- Professional check of a prescription
* D- Selling P medicines
* E- Wholesale of medicines
- A- Delivering medication by the pharmacy delivery driver
Mrs P, a 57-year-old woman who has recently been treated for Tuberculosis. Mrs P has completed her initial treatment phase for 2 months and is now due her 4-month continuation phase.
Which of the following medications would be prescribed alongside her regular medication to help prevent Mrs P’s symptoms?
* A- Ethambutol
* B - Isonizaid
* C- Pyrazinamide
- D- Pyridoxine
- E – Rifampicin
- D- Pyridoxine
