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1
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Which of these vaccines is taken at 12 to 13 months and then must be repeated later in life?
- meningococcal group Bvaccine (rDNA, component, adsorbed)

  • haemophilus influenza type Bwith meningococcal group C vaccine
  • live measles, mumps, rubella vaccine
  • pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (adsorbed)
A
  • live measles, mumps, rubella vaccine
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2
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Which of the following drugs may cause a sudden onset of sleep?

omeprazole
adrenaline
pyrazinamide
levodopa
ondansetron

A

levodopa

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3
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Does aminophylline require a loading dose when administering as infusion for asthma?

A

no

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4
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Which of the following is least likely to be a side effect of procyclidine?
- blurred vision
- constipation
- drowsiness
- yellow vision
- urinary retention

A

yellow vision

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5
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What of the following is a toxic effect of theophylline?
- bruising
- drowsiness
- convulsions
- goitre
- watering eyes

A

convulsions

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6
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Treatment for blepharitis

A

cold compress for 5 to 10 minutes

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7
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Which of the following is contra-indicated with sildenafil?
- isosorbide 20 mg mononitrate
- simvastatin 40 mg tablets
- amlodipine 5 mg tablets
- warfarin 5 mg tablets
- aspirin 75 mg tablets

A

Isosorbide Mononitrate

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8
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What do troponin 1 levels indicate

A

damage to heart muscle

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9
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which of the following is not necessary for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events?
- aspirin
- diltiazem
- atorvastatin
- ramipril
- bisoprolol

A

Atorvastatin

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10
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Does iron exhibit diarrhoea or constipation

A

both

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11
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Patients on iron should stop consuming large amounts of what foods and why

A

tea, coffee, milk
as they can reduce the absorption of iron

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12
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What is a first line treatment for focal siezures

A

Lamotrigine

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13
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Which of these medications can lower HBA1C levels
- aspirin
- lisinopril
- prednisolone
- warfarin

A

Lisinopril (ace inhibitors)

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14
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What is a red flag side effect when taking clindamycin and what should you do

A

Nausea and Diarrhoea

stop taking as get urgent help

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15
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What specific toxicity does pioglitazone induce and what are the symptoms and what should you do

A

Liver toxicity

dark urine, abdominal pain, N+V

stop taking and go to GP

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16
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Which of these drugs exhibits these symptoms: nausea, dizzy, tired, affected vision

  • ipratropium
  • digoxin
  • amiodarone
  • minocyline
  • aspirin
A

Digoxin

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17
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Does vitamin B repel mosquitoes

A

no

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18
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Which of these anaesthics have the quickest recovery and least hangover effects

  • etomidate
  • ketamine
  • nitrous oxide
  • propofol
  • thiopental sodium
A

Propofol

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19
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Which of these medications lowers seizure thresholds
- paracetamol
- senna
- ibuprofen
- ciprofloxacin

A

ciprofloxacin

20
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Can you give emergency supply to a patient from a different country? And which countries

A

yes, but only in EEA (EU)

21
Q

Which laxative can you give during pregnancy

A

lactulose

22
Q

When should a patient contact their doctor while using tranexamic acid

A

if medication is ineffective after 3 cycles

23
Q

What is the treatment of croup and what is it

A

dexamethasone or budesonide

respiratory illness, barking cough and difficulty breathing

24
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CEFALOSPORIN ALLERGY MEANS NO AMOXICILLIN TOO

A

AMOXICILLIN ALLERGY MEANS NO CEPHALOSPORIN TOO

25
Q

What is the OTC treatment for roundworm

A

Mebendazole 100mg BD for 3 days

26
Q

Which electrolyte in excess can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias

A

Potassium

27
Q

What substance is often raised in liver blockage

A

ALP

28
Q

What substance deficiency causes fatigue, muscle spasm and numbness

A

Magnesium

29
Q

What substance binds to acidic drugs

A

albumin

30
Q

What substance is found in dark chocolate, seeds and avocado

A

magnesium

31
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What substance is a by product of muscle breakdown

A

creatinine

32
Q

What is meniere’s disease and what is a licensed treatment

A

Prochlorperazine

(a rare inner ear disorder that causes vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear)

33
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what is a licensed treatment of neuropathic pain

A

Haloperidol

34
Q

Which medication would you need to keep a consistent diet, especially salt

A

Lithium

35
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Which medication would need neutrophil and leucocyte monitoring

A

Clozapine

35
Q

Licensed treatment of non responding dementia symptoms to non pharmacological treatments

A

Flupentixol

36
Q

Treatment for
a patient who has been complaining of the following symptoms: sharp and stabbing pain in the leg and weakness when walking

A

Gabapentin

37
Q

Treatment for a patient who is taking capecitabine who is suffering from a dose limiting toxicity that can lead to severe dehydration if left unmanaged

A

Loperamide

38
Q

Treatment for a patient who is receiving treatment for leukaemia whose laboratory results are indicating they have tumour lysis syndrome

A

Urate Oxidase

38
Q

Treatment for a patient who is taking fluorouracil and has developed small sores in the mouth and has swollen gums

A

Benzydamine Hydrochloride

39
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Treatment for a patient who is about to start their second cycle of chemotherapy which has been delayed as they suffered from neutropenic sepsis following their first cycle

A

Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor

40
Q

Treatment for a patient who is receiving treatment with a high dose of cyclophosphamide and experiencing hemorrhagic cystitis

A

Mesna

41
Q

Flecainide infusion must given over what time

A

10 minutes

42
Q

Avoid nitrofurantoin when eGFR is…

A

below 45

43
Q

What alternative to give when eGFR too low for nitrofurantoin

A

trimethoprim

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