RPS 2021 Flashcards
What is the most likely expected glucocorticoid side effect associated with hydrocortisone
Hyperglycaemia
Which of the following processes is the least appropriate to complete as part of an audit cycle
Investigating errors associated with the administration of medicines
looking for errors is not part of an audit/improvement process. Should be more about identifying topic
What is meant by revalidation
Revalidation applies to both registered pharmacists and pharamcy technicians
In regard to patient returns of a sched 2 drug which is the most appropriate action to take
The destruction of morphine should preferably be witnessed by a registered hcp
What is the mot appropriate target INR range for a patient with AF
2-3
What antibiotic increases the anticoagulant effect
Metrondiazole increases
Rifampicin decreases
Also Clarithromycin, doxycycline erythromycin also increases
What counselling advise would you give someone for midazolam
Wait for 5 minutes before administrating as the seizure may stop on its own
If a patient was to vomit whilst having a seizure call ambulance
What counselling advise would you give someone for midazolam
Wait for 5 minutes before administrating as the seizure may stop on its own
If a patient was to vomit whilst having a seizure call ambulance
What antifungals is licensed for a nappy rash
Clotrimazole
What drug offers the most significant contribution to patients anticholinergic burden out of aspirin donepezil, oxybutynin, ranitadine and simvastatin
Oxybutynin offers the most anticholinergic
Ranitadine and quetiapine also offer anticholinergic activity but not as much as oxybutynin
Which counselling point regarding metformin is the most accurate
Metformin is only effective in the presence of insulin
Which test would you advice for someone who is fatigued, low mood and had developed ulcers
Vit b12
What would you give someone who is hypoglycaemic
15-20g of dissolved sugar
0r 150-200ml pure fruit juice
4-7 glucose tablets
Repeated after 10-15 mins if necessary
Glucagon Im is only done if patient is unresponsive no oral route
Which antibiotic should be avoided when taking fexofenadine
Erythromycin
As it increases the plasma levels of fexofenadine in the plasma
How often should cervical screening take place
Every 3 years
Which antihistamine is the most suitable for children aged 2
Cetirazine
Which medicine is the most likely to cause symptoms similar to lichen plants
Bendroflumethiazide
Reported in all thiazide diuretics
What is the most appropriate wording for supplying methadone on closed days
Please dispense instalments due to pharamcy closed on prior suitable days
Which legal requirement on dispensed medication labels
The date the item was dispensed
Which vitamin needs monitoring for hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin d
Which medicine requires close by moniring if they have overactive bladder
Mirabegron
What is the monitoring requirement for COPD
Baseline ECG and LFT
Which CD drug is prescribed and is still valid after 4 months
Cd inv Pom
What side effect does citalopram cause
Causes hyponatraemia in elderly and symptoms of low sodium are confusion and seizures
