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Section 2 - Prescription Review
Introduction
In Section 2, you will be presented with a list of repeat prescriptions for a patient. You will be required to identify incorrect drug dosages, administration frequencies, routes of administration, and recognize significant drug interactions from this list.
| Question Style | MCQ |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 8 |
| Marks per Question | 2 (Total of 16 marks) |
| Advised Time per Question | 1 minute |
Example Question
Case presentation
A 80 year old man is admitted to the geriatrics ward following a collapse. He has a history of hypertension and ischaemic heart disease. On examination, he is dehydrated and hypotensive. His current regular medicines are listed below.
Question
Select TWO prescriptions that are most likely to have contributed to his dehydration.
(Mark them with ticks)
MANAGEMENT OPTIONS
Source: PSA
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