FINAL TEST for Medicine Counter Assistant Name of student Work Address: Name of pharmacist supervising test: Saurot parece CEES GPhC Reg. Number: pean RAR roe Pain and Analgesia ‘Aspirin can be safely taken by a pregnant woman. Ibuprofen can only be taken by adults and children over 2 years. ‘An antipyretic drug reduces temperature. Naproxen is recommended OTC for headaches and back pain. Apack of 24 paracetamol effervescent tablets can be sold from a pharmacy. Coughs and Colds 6. Aromatic inhalations may be used to help nasal congestion. 7. The expectorant guaifenesin is an OTC treatment for a chesty cough. 8. Plenty of fluids and sufficient rest is appropriate advice for a patient suffering from flu. 9. Pseudoephedrine and chlorphenamine are decongestants foundin nasal sprays and drops. 10. Phenylephrine is sometimes included in compound cold products to aid sleep. Gastrointestinal Problems 11, A raft-forming agent would be useful for a patient suffering from gastric reflux. 12, Ispaghula works by stimulating peristalsis. 13. Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) is only suitable for adults. 14. Providing dietary and lifestyle advice for the prevention of constipation could help patients with haemorrhoids. 15. IBS sufferers often have alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhoea, ‘Summer and Travel Medicine 16. Newer antihistamines like loratadine and cetirizine can cause sedation. 17. Corticosteroid nasal sprays can be sold OTC for allergic rhinitis for up to a period of 6 months. 18, The SPF of a sunscreen indicates the UVA protection that the product provides. 19. Motion sickness is commonly treated with hyoscine or antihistamines, 20. Hydrocortisone cream 1% can be used to relieve insect bites in adults and children over 6 years. Buttercups Training Lid 1-2 The Courtyard, Main Street, Keyworth, Nottingham. NG12 SAW Tel: 0115 9374936 Email: training@buttercups.co.uk Copyright March 2015Ears, Fyes and Mouth 21. Ear conditions should be referred to the pharma condition after 3 days. 22. A patient with infective conjunctivitis should be advised not to share flannels and towels with other members of their household. 23. A stye is caused by an infected eye lash follicle 24, Lidocaine is found in some treatments for mouth ulcers as it reduces the swelling, 25. Cold sores can be treated with the antiviral drugs aciclovir or peniciclovir. there is no improvement in the Skin, Hair and Feet 26. Emollients aim to hydrate and maintain the integrity of the skin. 27. Benzoyl peroxide is only suitable for patients over 18 years. 28, A diabetic patient with a fungal nail infection needs to be referred to the pharmacist for advice 29. Miconazole and clotrimazole can be used for treating athlete's foot. 30. All products containing dimethicone and cyclomethicone to treat head lice only require one application. Women’s Health 31. Vaginal thrush can be treated by oral fluconazole or vaginal clotrimazole. 32. Women with more than 1 attack of vaginal thrush in 6 months should be referred 33. A.35 year old man who suffering from cystitis, who had an attack two years ago and is on no other medication, could be recommended sodium citrate sachets, 34, Reducing alcohol and caffeine intake may help patients with PMS. 35. Paracetamol is more beneficial than ibuprofen to help with heavy, painful monthly periods. Healthy Lifestyles 36. Milk and dairy products should make up 20% of total daily food intake. 37. Vitamin C does not need to be taken on a daily basis as the body can build up large reserves. 38. Combination Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is licensed OTC for breakthrough cravings or for those who have failed to stop smoking using one NRT product. 39. Products containing valerian, hops and wild lettuce used for insomnia do not cause drowsiness as they are herbal remedies. 40. Lifestyle risk factors such as old age and being female, can contribute to an increased likelihood of some cancers. Total Marks available: 40 Score: /40= % Buttercups Training Ltd 1.2 The Courtyard, Main Street, Keyworth, Nottingham. NG12 SAW Tel: 0115 9374936 Email training@buttercups.co.uk Copyright March 2015