Professor Wilkins’ Lectures Flashcards
What pieces of work are required by the GPHC to revalidate a pharmacist ?
One reflective account, one peer discussion and four CPD entries (2 which can be unplanned)
What instructions would you use on a label to direct a patient who is 4 years old to take their medication?
Due to the patient being a child, the best direction would be GIVE as the parent will administer it to the child.
What does OD mean?
Once daily
What does bds mean
Twice per daily
What does tds means
Three times per day
What does qds mean
Four times per day
What does PRN stand for?
When required
What is a red flag?
A warning symptom or sign for a more severe illness
Symptom - Something they feel
Sign - Something you can see/measure
What are a few techniques to identify red flags?
Use open questions
Find out the reason for wanting a consultation
Yellow flags are
A suspicion that the illness has the potential to become chronic
What is a differential?
The hand full of illnesses that symptoms can indicate for
