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1
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Which schedule includes clenbuterol?

A

Schedule 4 Part 2

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2
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how do you detect headlice

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Head lice can be detected using a fine tooth comb and a piece of white paper

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3
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if you saw a pharmacist taking codeine from pharmacy what is first step in reporting?

A

Find out the organisation’s whistleblowing policy

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4
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Which medicine does NOT affect the monoamine oxidase enzyme family?

A

Clonidine

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5
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what is Rare equates to >1/10000 and <1/1000 as a percentage

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0.01% to <0.1%

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6
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Which malarial tablets can be given to patient without a prescription if you had a Pharmacy (P) pack of the product?

A

Atovaquone 250 mg with proguanil hydrochloride 100 mg tablets

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7
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what does ramipril cause

A

tachycardia

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8
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what colour urine does Rifampicin cause

A

orangey-red

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9
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Which of the conditions is associated with a rash which is not itchy?

A

lyme disease

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10
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What is NOT a legal requirement for a requisition of a controlled drug?

A

date of birth

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11
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what condition does enoxaparin require monitoring

A

hyperkalaemia

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12
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When must the doctor present the original prescription to the pharmacy for an emergency supply

A

within 72 hours

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13
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which otc interacts with theophylline

A

st john’s wort

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14
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which otc is cautioned in diabetes due to affects on blood glucose?

A

Sudafed decongestant tablets

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15
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which drug at a higher dose needs to be extra cautious of sunlight

A

promazine

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16
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what can not cause peptic ulcer disease

A

lack of exercise

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17
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what does not interact with warfarin

A

grapefruit juice

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18
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what is usual dose of bendroflumethiazide for hypertension

A

2.5mg OD

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19
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Which CD schedule includes temazepam?

A

3

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20
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what eyes are presenting in hayfever

A

itchy, red or watery eyes not dry

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21
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when do you refer women to GP that comes in for thrush

A

if patient has more than 2 episodes in 6 months if not then tx with clotrimazole 1% cream

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22
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is mometasone 0.1% a POM or P

A

POM

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23
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Which antibiotic causes pyridoxine supplementation

A

isoniazide

23
Q

how long does fentanyl patches last

A

72hours

23
Q

which vaccine is recommended after spleen removal

A

If they have had a splenectomy then they are at an increased risk of pneumococcal infection.

23
Q

Which condition is most closely associated with epigastric pain

A

gastric ulcer

24
Q

Taking which medicine concomitantly with quinolones could also induce convulsions?

A

ibuprofen

25
Q

She is breastfeeding her four week old baby and the baby has oral thrush. Her and her baby are being treated for the condition. She asks you about expressing milk. What is the best advice to give the lady?

A

Advise her to use the expressed milk only while she and the baby are undergoing treatment

26
Q

how long is a tramadol prescription valid

A

28 days

27
Q

Which of the following drugs may antagonise analgesic effects of other opioids?

A

Buprenorphine

28
Q

A 15-year-old woman presents to you at a community pharmacy - she has a complaint of a thick white vaginal discharge.

What is the most appropriate course of action in this instance?

A

refer under 16yr

29
Q

what cause an increased risk of a foetus developing spina bifida?

A
  • lack of folic acid
  • obesity
  • taking carbamazepine
  • sodium valporate
30
Q

what is vit b9

A

folic acid

31
Q

what is a recommended check point for avoiding prescribing errors?

A
  • right dose
  • right medicine
  • right patient
  • right route

right quantity not recommended

32
Q

In order to collect a prescription for themselves from a pharmacy, how old should the patient be?

A

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

33
Q

what are signs of adrenal crisis and what do you do

A
  • call 999
  • pale, sweating and clammy, with rapid, shallow breathing. Her friend reports that “she’s just not been right for a while”.
34
Q

what level of BP is a reason to STOP the combined oral contraceptive pill?

A

only above 160/100 is stopped

35
Q

A patient aged 68 complaining of a migraine like symptoms for the first time what do you do

A

refer to GP

36
Q

Strength of levonorgestrel for EHC

A

1500mcg

36
Q

is a spacer a medical device or medicine

A

medical device no restirction on sale of spacer

37
Q

what is MDRD used for

A

to measure eGFR

38
Q

which vaccine is given to newborn for TB

A

BCG

39
Q

Who cannot make emergency supply

A

VET

40
Q

What is a typical symptom of a drug induced allergic reaction?

A

Urticaria

41
Q

who needs to be contacted when destroying CD

A

Contact your authorised person for destruction to be witnessed

42
Q

Which laxative agents is safest for a pregnant woman?

A

lactulose

43
Q

Which products is specified in the law as having a defined allowable level when driving unless there is a medical reason for it being higher?

A

lorazepam

44
Q

what peparation is yasmin

A

Yasmin is a monophasic 21-day preparation.

45
Q

what can occur with bromocriptine, especially during the first few days of treatment.

A
  • hypotension

You may experience low blood pressure initially with this medication so take extra care to avoid falls

46
Q

Which antibiotics does cause Clostridium difficile infection?

A
  • Ampicillin
  • Cefuroxime
  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Clindamycin
47
Q

tx of c.diff

A
  • vancomycin
  • fidaxomicin
48
Q

common trigers of a migraine with an aura.

A
  • hormonal changes
  • emotional triggers
  • fatigue
  • dietary triggers such as eating cheese, chocolate
  • drinking alcohol
  • taking certain medication.
49
Q

Which symptom best describe warts?

A

Raised hyperkeratotic papules

50
Q

which one does not discolour urine
- Co-beneldopa
- Co-careldopa
- Co-danthramer
- Co-danthrusate
- Co-fluampicil

A
  • Co-fluampicil
51
Q

Which anti-hypertensives is considered safe in pregnancy?

A

methyldopa

52
Q

counselling point for fluclox

A

Flucoxacillin may cause issues with liver function and may cause cholestatic jaundice up to 8 weeks post treatment

53
Q

what causes warts

A

Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus.