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How many days should alcohol consumption be spread over?

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Alcohol consumption should be spread over a minimum of three days.

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Which BMI range is considered obese?

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A BMI in the range of 30 - 34.9 is considered obese.

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When are requests by patient symptoms and requests by a drug name treated the same way?

(pharmacy protocol)

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  • if they need to be referred to the pharmacist
  • if extra information or advice is needed related to the medicine
  • confirmation of dose and frequency
  • side effects relating to the medicine
  • when they need to go to the GP
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What advice should be given to a patient who is high risk of developing cardiovascular disease?

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  • quit smoking
  • eat less saturated fat/balanced diet
  • lifestyle changes to manage diabetes
  • exercise regularly
  • lose weight (overweight/obese)
  • reduce alcohol consumption
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What is a closed question?

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A closed question is one which has a yes or no answer.

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Why should compound questions not be used?

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Compound questions mislead and confuse the patient.

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What is the purpose of an MUR?

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  • improve patients adherence and compliance with using their medications
  • reduce waste due to unused medicines - medicines optimisation
  • improves the patient’s understanding
  • may highlight side-effects (or solution for them)
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Define a prescription only medicine (POM).

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A POM is a medicine which may only be sold or supplied by retail in accordance with a prescription given by an appropriate practitioner.

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When are closed questioning techniques used?

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Closed questioning techniques are used to get a facts, confirmation and to build understanding or to curtail a conversation.

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What is a probing question?

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A follow-up question that is used to clarify the answer and get more detail and information.

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Which license states which category a medicine falls into?

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The product license states which class a medicine falls into (GSL, P or POM).

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What is the pharmacy protocol?

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The pharmacy protocol is a written procedure to provide information to pharmacy staff on how to deal with the sale of pharmacy (OTC) medicines.

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What is an MUR?

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A Medicines use review (MUR) is an advanced service within the NHS community pharmacy contract framework. It is a review that is undertaken by the pharmacist to help effectively manage patients’ medicines.

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What is the maximum number of units men and women are recommended to drink in a week?

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14 units is the maximum number of units men and women are recommended to drink in a week.

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What are the (3) instructional techniques?

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  • explaining
  • demonstrating
  • instructing
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Which BMI range is considered overweight?

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A BMI in the range of 25 - 29.9 is considered overweight.

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What are the elements of the pharmacy protocol?

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  • dealing with requests for medicine by name
  • dealing with requests by symptoms
  • when to refer
  • abused & misused medicines
  • refusal of sale & when to do so
  • medicine to be sold with extra caution or by the pharmacist
  • staff training
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What is a compound question?

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When more than one question is asked in a single question.

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When is use of the inverted funneling technique appropriate?

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The inverted funneling technique is useful when someone is shy or not talking freely.

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Define summarising

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Summarising involves giving a brief statement of the main points at the end of counselling a patient.

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Which BMI range is considered severely obese?

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A BMI in the range of 35 - 40 is considered severely obese.

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What is the daily salt guideline?

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6g of salt daily.

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What does the acronym 2WHAM stand for?

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W - who is the patient?

W - what are the symptoms?

H - how long have the symptoms been present?

A - actions already taken; what medicines have they tried?

M - medication being taken for other problems

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What is concordance?

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Concordance is related to the agreement and consistency to the overall plan.

Refers to how the actions of a patient match their overall plan agreed with the professional.

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Which BMI range is classed as normal?
A BMI in the range of **18.5 - 24.9** is considered normal.
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Define sequencing.
Sequencing involves putting things into a **chronological order**.
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How many units in one session is defined as binge drinking for women?
**6 units** or more is defined as binge drinking for women.
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What is compliance?
Compliance is the *patient's actions* after receiving the recommendations, agreed with them.
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What are the benefits of stress reduction?
* improvement in mood * reduces risk of suffering depression/anxiety * improvement to physical health (stress has long term negative impacts on the body) * risk factor for disease (stroke) * improve relationships
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When are examples of times when you would have to refer when selling over-the-counter medicines?
* needs a pharmacist consultation * contra-indicated * suspected misuse/abuse * taking a lot of medication * pregnancy/brest-feeding * cultural/not comfortable * complex symptoms / prolonged symptoms * (3 weeks see GP) * children under 1 refer to pharmacist/GP * extra advice
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What is secondary health education?
Secondary health education provides advice to patients to get an **early diagnosis**. (early diabetic diagnosis - dietary advice instead of lifetime of medication potentially)
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How many units in one session is defined as binge drinking for men?
Binge drinking for men is defined as **8 units** or more in one session.
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What is an explanation? And what is an example of an explanation for a patient?
An explanation provides patients with **clear information** about their medication. Example: *tell them*
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Define body mass index (BMI).
Body mass index is defined as an **approximate measure** of whether someone is over or underweight, calculated by dividing their **weight in kilograms** by the **square of their height in metres**.
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Why are the 2WHAM questions used?
* helps to recommend an appropriate OTC * minimises the risk of missing out vital information
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What methods do we use to help the patient to *retain* the information?
* Summarising * emphasising * sequencing
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Which food group should make up a third of the foods you eat?
Starchy **carbohydrates** should make up a third of the foods you eat.
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Define a general sales list (GSL) medicine.
A general sales list (GSL) medicine are those which in the opinion of the **appropriate minister** can with **reasonable safety** be sold or supplied **otherwise** than by or under the **supervision of a pharmacist**.
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Define emphasising.
Emphasising involves **highlighting** or laying **importance** on a particular **word or phrase** during counselling.
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Define health promotion
Health promotion is promoting activities to **improve health** and **prevent disease**. Providing an individual with the **information** they need to make an **informed decision**.
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What are the componenets of a healthy lifestyle?
* diet * alcohol intake * drug intake * exercise * stress-reduction
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What is the funneling question technique?
The funneling question technique starts with an **open question** then uses a **probing question** and then a **closed question**.
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When would an open question be used?
Open questions are used to gain **more information** from the patient.
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Which class of medicine is safe for sale without the supervision of a pharmacist?
GSL medicines can be sold **without** the supervision of a **pharmacist**.
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Who has to be on the premesis for a pharmacy medication to be sold?
The **pharmacist** must be on the premesis for a pharmacy medicine to be sold.
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Define a pharmacy (P) medine.
A pharmacy medicine or medicinal product is one which is **not** a prescription only medicine and is not on the general sales list. It can only be sold in a retail pharmacy business under the **supervision of a pharmacist**.
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What is a demonstration? What is an example of a demonstration for a patient?
A **practical exhibition** and explanation of how something **works** or is **performed**. Example: *show them (inhaler, oral syringe, elastic hosiery, spacer/volumatic devices, pill cutters)*
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What is the inverted funelling technique?
The inverted funneling technique starts with a **closed question** and is then followed with a **probing question** and then finishes with an **open question**.
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What is tertiary health education?
Tertiary health education is a patient with an existing condition been diagnosed for a while - health education to **stop further deterioration**, **managing an existing condition**. (asthma - what are your triggers?)
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Which BMI range is classed as underweight?
A BMI **below 18.5** is classed as underweight.
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When is the funneling question technique used?
The funelling question technique is used to gain an **exact answer** when the patient is providing information **willingly**.
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What is instruction? What are examples of instruction?
Instruction is **detailed information** about **how** something should be operated. Examples include: using drops, nasal sprays, insulin, creams and dressings.
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Too much of what can raise cholesterol levels?
Too much **saturated fat** can raise cholesterol levels.
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What is the cardiovascular risk assessment?
A cardiovascular risk assessment tool is used to **estimate a patient's 10 year risk of developing cardiovascular disease** (CVD). They should be used to identify **high-risk patients** for the purpose of **primary prevention** of CVD.
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What is health promotion (examples of)?
* misuse of antibiotics * flu vaccination (PGD) * travel vaccinations * dry January * 'healthy living' * change 4 life * umbrella services (sexual health) * smoking cessation - Stoptober * mental health & wellbeing * sun protection
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What are the current NHS guidelines for exercise?
Adults aged 19-64 should do at least **150 minutes** of moderate aerobic activity every week and strength exercises on **2 or more days** a week.
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What are the potential consequences of binge drinking?
* unsafe sex * unwanted pregnancy * heart disease * increase the risk of accidents
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What conditions apply to the retail supply of a GSL?
* the business must be **closed to the public** at some point or the product must not be readily available * must be sold in its **original packaging**
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What is primary health education?
Primary health education advises patients of **behaviours that need to be changed**. - If you don't you will get ill. (Should be sought out by the patient)
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What factors are considered in a cardiovascular risk assessment?
1. age (25-84) 2. gender 3. smoking status 4. diabetic 5. heart disease \<60 6. BP medication 7. postcode 8. BMI 9. systolic blood pressure 10. cholesterol 11. ethnicity 12. rheumatoid arthritis 13. chronic kidney disease 14. atrial fibrilation
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What is an open question?
An open question **cannot** be answered with a simple **yes or no** response.
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How would you deal with a request by symptoms according to the pharmacy protocol?
Can deal with a request by symptoms by asking the **2WHAM** questions.
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Which drugs are POMs?
* those that the market authorisation has classed as POMs * CDs * those for parenteral administration
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How long is the data obtained in an MUR kept for?
The data taken in an MUR is stored for **2 years**.
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What information is recorded during an MUR?
* patients **details** * **PMR** list of medications * consultation **notes** * **problems** identified * **action** to solve problem * advice to **improve compliance**
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What is a regular MUR?
Consists of performing a **routine** review with a patient on a **regular** basis (**every year** or on **change** of medications).
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What is a presccription intervention MUR?
More **reactive** to the situation that's occured in response to a **compliance issue** (issue generally highlighted in dispensing process).
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What are the advantages of using PODs?
* **familiar** with taking them * patients have own **routine** * drug rounds take **less time** * saves **money**
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When will a patient have a POD review?
A patient will have a POD review on **entering the ward** to establish which of their PODs can be **reused** through their stay in hospital.
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What details should be recorded during a POD review?
* patient **details** * names of PODs that **can be used** during the stay * the **quantity** of each of the PODs * any PODs that **can't be used** and need to be destroyed
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Why are PODs recorded?
* audit trail * can refer back to it
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When are PODs NOT used?
* dose changes * not patients own * not in a box * wrong medicines in the wrong box * damaged * no expiry date / or expired
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How do we ensure confidentiality?
* shred - confidential waste * MUR - use consultation room * make sure documents are stored safely and securely * don't share information * be discrete * ask for patients consent

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