Monday, July 28, 2008

Vitamin questions

Test how much you know about vitamins

Questions:
A: vitamin A
B: vitamin B12
C: vitamin C
D: vitamin D
E: vitamin E

Select, from A to E, which vitamin applies to the following statements.

1. Autoimmune gastritis results in malabsorption of this vitamin
2. Exists in vegetable oils
3. Increases intestinal absorption of calcium
4. Increases absorption of iron from plant sources
5. Synthesized in skin during exposure to sunlight.

These questions are based on the RPSGB preregistration exam.

FIND THE ANSWERS AT http://www.pharmacyknowledge.co.uk/Vitamins.htm

Friday, July 25, 2008

Rash and itching

Pharmacyknowledge.co.uk now has past exam questions with worked answers. More questions will be coming soon

1. Which TWO of these can OTC hydrocortisone cream be sold?
A. for nappy rash for an 18-month toddler
B. a rash from shaving on a man
C. a woman with a nickel allergy rash on her wrist
D. vulval rash and irritation from bubble bath on a woman
E. for insect bites on a 9 year old
F. A man who has been self treating with hydrocortisone for the last month.
G. A 42 year old man who developed a rash on his legs from gardening.

Find the answers and more questions at http://www.pharmacyknowledge.co.uk/rash.htm

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Pharmacy Prereg exam 2008 Bumetanide infusion question


Site update
I've heard alot about this question causing problems. Here's my theory on the answer...

".........The question something like this:
Which of these are suitable infusion fluids for bumetanide:
1. Sodium chloride 0.18% and Glucose 4%
2. Sodium chloride 0.9%
3. Sodium lactate

Is the answer:
A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B. 1 and 2 are correct
C. 2 and 3 are correct
D. 1 only is correct
E. 3 only is correct

My theory
To help you look up it up in the BNF: (1) referenced in BNF inappendix 6 under bumetanide and (2) and (3) referenced in BNF under Sodium Chloride infusion chapter 9.2.2


1. MAYBE FALSE: cause "injudicious use of solutions such as sodium chloride 0.18% and glucose 4% may also cause dilutional hyponatreamia especially in children and elderly" quoted from the BNF. bumetide causes hyponatraemia, so....."

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Thursday, July 3, 2008

Levonelle / Emergency After Pill / Emergency Contraception

Site updated: Emergency after pill

www.pharmacyknowledge.co.uk/otc.htm

Preview:
"......"Are you on any other medication or do you have any other medical conditions"
There are some medical conditions that may effect the absorption of levonorgestrel such as abdominal disorders such as Crohn's disease. Drug interactions occur with rifampicin and other enzyme inhibitors. Amoxicillin does not affect......"

"......IF THE PATIENT HAS LIED THEY MAY RESULT IN AN ATOPIC PREGNANCY, this means the foetus will grow in the wrong place. This is due to the medication causing the environment where the foetus grows to detach, in some cases the egg will pass out of the body with blood, in other cases the egg may still remain in the uterus and still grow but in the wrong location. If you think the patient may have lied in any way it may be worth giving this information to let them know the severity of misinformation......."

OTC section updated:
Emergency after pill:
- What question will be asked when buying emergency contraception?
- Why questions are asked?
- What are the risk factors are there in taking it?
- What happens if you lie?
- What other information do i need

Check out the new section Emergency Contraception at www.pharmacyknowledge.co.uk/otc.htm