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1
Q

what can go wrong when administering drugs to a patient?

A
  • allergy
  • drug-drug interactions
  • acute toxic reactions
  • drugs kill
2
Q

what can allergy be divided into?

A
  • mild

- severe

3
Q

what is meant by severe allergy?

A

anaphylaxis

- may lead to circulatory failure if not addressed properly

4
Q

what are examples of drug-drug interaction?

A
  • warfarin and NSAIDs

- warfarin & simvastatins

5
Q

what must a prescription include in order to be valid?

A
  • patients name, address, age
  • DoB
  • number of days treatment
  • drug to be prescribed
  • drug dosage
  • drug instructions
  • signature of dentist
6
Q

how long does a prescription stay valid after being issued?

A

six months from date issued

7
Q

give examples of patient advice when prescribing drugs:

A
  • take drugs at correct time
  • finish the course
  • unexpected reaction? STOP & contact prescriber
  • discuss known side effects