sunderland 2019 Flashcards
what is initial management of pt with DKA
soluble insulin injection
cautionary label for beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugd
do not stop taking unless doc says to stop
which antihypertensive is given in low dose to avoid first-dose hypotension
ramipril
can mg-containing antacids have constipating effect?
no
what class of drug is salmeterol
LABA
If pt says they smashed their methodone liquid what do you do?
tell them to request another script from his dr who normally prescribes it
where do you find generic names of international brand names
martindale the comple drug reference
when do you apply aciclovir for cold sores
pt is prescribed erythromycin which one of his following meds should he avoid concomitant use with?
- atenolol
- simvastatin
- amlodipine
- fluxotiene
simvastatin
why change tab to injection for haloperidol?
imrpove compliance
what is added to terbutaline
beclometasone
which of following is only valid for 28 days legally
- kaolin + morphine BP mix
- trazodone
- diazepam 5mg
- morphine 10/5
- codeine 15mg
diazepam 5mg
how long is retention of RP log required
5 years
if pt has severe peripheral vascular disease what should be avoided?
- atenolol
- codeine
- furosemide
- flucloxacillin
atenolol
is pt charged a fee to access their PMR
yes £10
which drug does not cause QT prolongation
- erythromycin
- domperidone
- citalopram
- amlodipine
amlodipine
what is not a core role of all accountable officers for organisations in relation to CDS
- ensure individuals have recieved appropriate learning
- personally supervise destruction of expired controlled drugs
- ensure effective routes for reporting concerns or compliants are in place
- personally supervise destruction of expired controlled drugs
clinical governance
what is better for children live attenuated intranasal vaccine or inactivated IM vaccine
live attenuated intranasal
guidelines of handling cytotoxics - which does not included
- pregnant staff should avoid exposure
- guidance on eye protection
- nationally agreed procedures should be used for dealing with spillages
- only trained staff should reconstitute
- nationally agreed procedures should be used for dealing with spillages
when is orlistat taken
during or up to 1 hour after each meal
which most likely cause cholestatic jaundice at therapeutic doses
- digoxin
- amoxicillin
- co-amox
- bisoprolol
co-amox
how many principles are there in GPHC
pt = underarm rash after new brand of deodrant. Skin is irritant, not broken or weeping. stopped using it. What advise do you give
- use antihistamine for 7 days
- use hydrocortisone 1% for upto 7 days
- crotamiton cream 10% for upto 7 days
- moisturing cream e.g. aq cream for upto 7 days
- refer to GP
- use hydrocortisone 1% for upto 7 days
