Final Exam Flashcards
1
Q
What are the essentials for a consultation?
A
- Hello my name is … I am the pharmacist
- What is the purpose of the consultation?
- Gain consent : written / verbal / implied
- Explain everything that you are going to do
- Maintain professionalism
- Make sure the patient is comfortable at each stage of the consultation : Dignity / chaperone
- ” if you feel any pain or discomfort at any stage please let me know”
2
Q
What are the scale for Level of consciousness (LOC)
A
AVPU
Glasgow Comma Scale
3
Q
What are the parts of AVPU?
A
A - Is the patient awake
V - Does the patient respond to verbal stimulation
P - Does the patient respond to painful stimulation
U - Is the patient completely unresponsive
4
Q
What are the types of thermometer?
A
- Glass
- Digital oral
- Chemical ‘dot’ oral
- Electronic oral (ward)
- Tympanic (Ear)
- Temperature sensitive tape
- Temporal
5
Q
What are the peripheral pulse points?
A
- Brachial
- Radial
- Popliteral
- Femeral
- Pedial