GPhC Public Health Pharmacy 2

Question 1

A pharmacy provides supervised consumption of methadone as part of an opioid substitution therapy programme. What is the primary reason for supervised consumption?

Accepted Answer

To prevent diversion of methadone to others and reduce the risk of accidental overdose, particularly in early treatment

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To ensure the patient takes the medicine at the correct time of day

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To allow the pharmacist to monitor for allergic reactions

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Supervised consumption is only required for the first dose

Question 2

Which of the following conditions can a pharmacist supply treatment for under the NHS Pharmacy First service in England?

Accepted Answer

Uncomplicated urinary tract infection in women aged 16-64

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Suspected appendicitis

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Chest pain radiating to the left arm

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Type 2 diabetes management

Question 3

What is the pharmacist's role in supporting patients with substance misuse who wish to reduce alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

Provide brief interventions including AUDIT-C screening, advice on safe drinking limits, and referral to specialist services where appropriate

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Pharmacists have no role in alcohol interventions

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Only advise patients to stop drinking completely

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Prescribe disulfiram without a prescription

Question 4

A patient asks their pharmacist about the HPV vaccination programme in the UK. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

The HPV vaccine is offered to all children aged 12-13 (Year 8) regardless of gender, to protect against HPV-related cancers

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HPV vaccination is only offered to girls aged 12-13

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HPV vaccination is only available privately

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HPV vaccination is only recommended for adults over 25

Question 5

A patient asks about the NHS community pharmacy blood pressure check service. What does this service involve?

Accepted Answer

Identification of adults aged 40+ with undiagnosed hypertension through clinic BP measurement, followed by ambulatory monitoring or referral as needed

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A single blood pressure reading with no follow-up

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Blood pressure checks only for patients already diagnosed with hypertension

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The service is only available in hospital settings

Question 6

Which health promotion campaign involves pharmacists advising patients to complete the full course of prescribed antibiotics and not to share them with others?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic Guardian / European Antibiotic Awareness Week

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Stoptober

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Dry January

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