BNF Navigation Flashcards
(12 cards)
What is the BNF?
British National Formulary, a UK drug reference guide for safe prescribing.
Where can you access the BNF online?
https://bnf.nice.org.uk
What section shows when a drug should NOT be used?
Contra-indications
Where do you find typical adult and child doses?
Dose section of each drug page
What section lists common and serious drug reactions?
Side-effects
Where do you look for drug combinations to avoid?
Interactions section
What does the ‘Prescribing and Administration’ section tell you?
How the drug should be given and special considerations.
What is found under ‘Patient and carer advice’?
Information to explain to patients or carers.
What are BNF ‘Treatment Summaries’?
Guides for managing specific conditions and choosing treatments.
What is the best way to search for a drug in the BNF?
Use the search bar with the generic drug name.
How can you quickly find specific words on a BNF page?
Use CTRL + F to search the page.
What tool in the BNF flags medicine safety updates?
Yellow Card Scheme and safety alerts.
