Pharmacy

Question 1

Examples of analgesics

Answer 1

Paracetamol
Mefemanic acid
Diclofenac

Question 2

Example of anti hypertensives

Answer 2

Enalapril

Nifedipine

Question 3

Examples of antibiotics

Answer 3

Gentamicin
Amoxicillin
Doxycycline

Question 4

Examples of anti diabetics

Answer 4

Metformin
Glipizide
Insulin R

Question 5

Examples of antihistamines

Answer 5

Hydroxyzine

Chlorphenamine

Question 6

Examples of laxatives

Answer 6

Lactulose

Senna

Question 7

Examples of anti diarrhoeals

Answer 7

Activated charcoal

Lomotil

Question 8

Example of decongestants

Answer 8

Psuedoephedrine

Question 9

Examples of controlled drugs

Answer 9

Pethidine

Morphing

Question 10

Examples of resuscitation drugs

Answer 10

Adrenaline
Amiodarone
Lignocaine

Question 11

Deltoid injection site

Answer 11

2-3 fingers below acromial process on lateral midline

Avoid radial nerve and brachial artery

Question 12

Dorsogluteal injection

Answer 12

Uppermost and outermost quadrant

Avoid sciatic nerve

Question 13

Vastus lateralis injection

Answer 13

Middle lateral third of thigh

Question 14

5 rights of medication

Answer 14

Patient 
Dose
Drug
Route 
Time

Question 15

Salbutamol

Answer 15

Indication: asthma
Contra: hypersensitive
Side: restlessness, vomiting, dizziness
5-15 mins onset

Question 16

Nitroglycerin

Answer 16

Vasodilator
Ind: angina pectoris, chest pain
Contra: hypotension, hypovolemia, intracranial breathing
Side: hypotension, headache, tachycardia

Fast onset, given via inh or tab

Question 17

Hartmann’ solution

Answer 17

Ind: hypovolemia
Contra: renal failure
Side: edema, fluid overload

Question 18

Paracetamol

Answer 18

Ind: fever and pain
Contra: hypersensitivity, liver issues

Question 19

Entonox

Answer 19

Ind: extreme pain
Side: myocardial and respiratory depression

Question 20

Morphine

Answer 20

Ind: extreme pain
Side: hypotension, respiratory depression

Administered via intramuscular injection

Question 21

Adrenaline

Answer 21

Ind: cardiac arrest, anaphylaxis

Administered via IV

Question 22

Adenosine

Answer 22

Ind: supra ventricular tachycardia

6mg/2ml vial

Question 23

Amiodarone

Answer 23

Antiarrythmic

Ind: VF or VT
150mg ampuole

Question 24

Atropine

Answer 24

Ind: bradycardia, asystole, heart blocks

0.6mg/ml

Question 25

Midazolam

Answer 25

Ind: sedative .5mg/ml via IV

Question 26

Suxamethonium

Answer 26

Ind: muscle relaxation and paralysis (e.g. For ETT) 100mg/ml

Question 27

Hydrocortisone

Answer 27

Ind: lung inflammation 100mg vial

Question 28

Promethazine

Answer 28

Ind: antihistamine, antiemetic (vomiting), sedation 50mg/2ml

Question 29

SAF vaccines

Answer 29

``` Hep AB Polio Tetanus Typhoid Influenza Varicella ```

Question 30

Vaccination precautions

Answer 30

Servicemen should be asked about: | Drug allergies, HIV, any current infections, pregnancy

Question 31

Anti tachyarrythmia drugs

Answer 31

Adenosine, amiodarone

Question 32

Anti bradyarrythmia drug

Answer 32

Atropine

Question 33

Sedative drug

Answer 33

Midazolam

Question 34

For allergic reactions:

Answer 34

Promethazine, adrenaline