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.

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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.

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Pharmacy Prereg exam 2008 Bumetanide infusion question

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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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