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Which species of plasmodium is associated with malarial deaths?
a. P. falciparum
b. P. knowlesi
c. P. malariae
d. P. ovale
e. P. vivax
a. P. falciparum
Which of the listed side effects is least commonly associated with EllaOne?
a. Abdominal pain
b. Dizziness
c. Headache
d. Nausea
e. Urticaria
e. Urticaria
What medicine is most appropriate for an adult travelling to the Gambia from the UK on a 6 hr flight in terms of minimizing doses and side effects?
a. Cinnarizine 15mg
b. Chlorphenamine 2mg
c. Cyclizine 50mg
d. Hyoscine 150mcg
e. Promethazine 25mg
a. Cinnarizine 15mg
What would be the best differentiating feature between an insect bite and scabies in a person with lesions on the wrist?
a. Development of papules and vesicles
b. Intensity of itching
c. Occupational history
d. Severity of redness
e. Symptom improvement after taking antihistamines
c. Occupational history
Lyme disease should be suspected in a patient after experiencing a tick bite who presents with a rash and what other symptom?
a. Abdominal pain
b. Fever
c. Nausea
d. Rash
e. Tinnitus
b. Fever
What is the maximum length of time after unprotected sex in which levonorgestrel can be given?
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 72 hours
d. 96 hours
e. 120 hours
c. 72 hours
What medicine is most appropriate for an 8 yr old child travelling to calais from dover on a 3 hour ferry crossing?
a. Chlorphenamine 2mg
b. Cinnarizine 15mg
c. Cyclizine 50mg
d. Hyoscine 150mcg
e. Promethazine 25mg
d. Hyoscine 150mcg
Which ‘state of change’ do patients ideally need to demonstrate before starting NRT?
a. Action
b. Contemplation
c. Maintenance
d. Precontemplation
e. Preparation
e. Preparation
Which ONE of the following patients should be referred to the GP?
a. 15 yr old female asking for naproxen
b. 17 yr old female asking for levonorgestrel
c. 18 yr old male asking for orlistat
d. 21 yr old male asking for sildenafil
e. parent of 11 yr old male asking for clobetasone for the child
e. parent of 11 yr old male asking for clobetasone for the child
Mrs LC , 25 yrs old, visits your pharmacy and wants to have a word in private. You take her to the consultation room and she explains that she has missed one pill of her combined oral contraceptive. You ascertain that she is currently in the middle part of her cycle, and she has not missed any pills until this incident. What would be the most appropriate course of action?
a. Advise additional precautions such as using condoms are required for the next 7 days
b. No action needed. Reassure the patient to continue taking her pill as normal from tomorrow
c. Omit the pill free period in the current pack and start the new pack immediately
d. Recommend taking emergency hormonal contraceptive
e. Take the missed pill and continue to take the rest of the pack as usual
e. Take the missed pill and continue to take the rest of the pack as usual
Mr BN is going on holiday to Ecuador for 2 weeks and requires antimalarial medication. You recommend that her buys chloroquine and proguanil tablets as a combination pack. What would be the most appropriate dosing regimen advice for Mr BN?
a. Take 1 week before departure, whilst in Ecuador and for 4 weeks after returning
b. Take when they arrive in Ecuador, for the duration of the holiday and for 4 weeks after returning
c. Take 1 week before departure, whilst in Ecuador and for 2 weeks after returning
d. Take 1 week before departure, and for the duration of your holiday.
e. Take 2 weeks before departure, whilst in Ecuador and for 4 weeks after returning
a. Take 1 week before departure, whilst in Ecuador and for 4 weeks after returning
Miss ZB, 29 yrs old, comes into your pharmacy wanting to buy Alli (Orlistat 60mg capsules) OTC. She has a BMI of 35 and a very sedentary lifestyle and takes no exercise. Her diet consists of mainly takeaways but she tells you that she is keen to lose weight for her holiday in 6 months. Which one of the statements is correct regarding the sale of Alli?
a. Alli can be sold to any individuals with BMI over 25
b. Before starting Alli the patient should have a diet and exercise programme in place
c. The max dose of Alli in 24 hours is 120mg
d. The min age Alli can be purchased is 16 years
e. Treatment with Alli should not exceed 9 months
b. Before starting Alli the patient should have a diet and exercise programme in place
Which is the most common side effect associated with sildenafil?
a. Dizziness
b. Dyspepsia
c. Flushing
d. Headache
e. Nasal congestion
d. Headache
What is the recommended dose for OTC sildenafil in a 70yr old male with mild renal impairment?
a. 25mg OD
b. 25mg BD
c. 50mg OD
d. 50mg BD
e. Not advised
c. 50mg OD
Which is the most common side effect associated with MaloffProtect?
a. Cough
b. Dizziness
c. Fever
d. Headache
e. Rash
d. Headache
Which medication should be avoided in epilepsy?
a. Chloroquine
b. Proguanil
c. Hyoscine
d. NRT
e. Levonorgestrel
f. Sildenafil
g. Ulipristal
h. Orlistat
a. Chloroquine
Which medication should be avoided in patients taking nitrates?
a. Chloroquine
b. Proguanil
c. Hyoscine
d. NRT
e. Levonorgestrel
f. Sildenafil
g. Ulipristal
h. Orlistat
f. Sildenafil
Which medication needs to be used with caution in patients with renal impairment?
a. Chloroquine
b. Proguanil
c. Hyoscine
d. NRT
e. Levonorgestrel
f. Sildenafil
g. Ulipristal
h. Orlistat
b. Proguanil
Which medication needs to be used with caution in patients with glaucoma?
a. Chloroquine
b. Proguanil
c. Hyoscine
d. NRT
e. Levonorgestrel
f. Sildenafil
g. Ulipristal
h. Orlistat
c. Hyoscine
Which medication affects absorption of vitamin A?
a. Chloroquine
b. Proguanil
c. Hyoscine
d. NRT
e. Levonorgestrel
f. Sildenafil
g. Ulipristal
h. Orlistat
h. Orlistat
Which medication may worsen psoriasis?
a. Chloroquine
b. Proguanil
c. Hyoscine
d. NRT
e. Levonorgestrel
f. Sildenafil
g. Ulipristal
h. Orlistat
a. Chloroquine
Which treatment can be given to a 12 month old child suffering from an insect bite?
a. Benzocaine cream
b. Chlorphenamine syrup
c. Crotamiton cream
d. DEET lotion
e. Hydrocortisone ointment
b. Chlorphenamine syrup
Which treatment is least suitable in pregnancy?
a. Benzocaine cream
b. Chlorphenamine syrup
c. Crotamiton cream
d. DEET lotion
e. Hydrocortisone ointment
b. Chlorphenamine syrup
Which treatment is restricted to a maximum of 7 days use for insect bites?
a. Benzocaine cream
b. Chlorphenamine syrup
c. Crotamiton cream
d. DEET lotion
e. Hydrocortisone ointment
e. Hydrocortisone ointment
Which treatment is most likely to cause skin irritation?
a. Benzocaine cream
b. Chlorphenamine syrup
c. Crotamiton cream
d. DEET lotion
e. Hydrocortisone ointment
d. DEET lotion
