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Calculation Skills

Calculating osmolarities of peripheral infusions to avoid thrombophlebitis

Show that 10% w/v glucose will be unable to provide the target glucose infusion rate with this limited amount of fluid available. .

Calculating osmolarities of peripheral infusions to avoid thrombophlebitis: answers

Show that 10% w/v glucose will be unable to provide the target glucose infusion rate with this limited amount of fluid available. .

Gabapentinoids in renal impairment

Review the doses and identify patients that require a consultation to have their doses adjusted..

Poisoning with homemade remedies

Given that dried leaves may contain up to 0.225%w/w digoxin (ToxBase, no date) calculate the theoretical maximum amount of digoxin in the dried leaves. N.B. 1 dram = 1.77g. .

Prescribing emollients

Complete the table (Table 2) with the quantity of emollient to prescribe for eczema for one month .

Prescribing emollients: answers

Complete the table (Table 2, page 484) with the quantity of emollient to prescribe for eczema for one month..

Shelf lives of medication

What is the rate (in micrograms per day) that a tablet will lose active ingredient, as it degrades? .

Shelf lives of medication (answers)

What is the rate (in micrograms per day) that a tablet will lose active ingredient, as it degrades? .

Remote prescribing

James is 65 years old and currently shielding. You have managed this patient for many years in primary care and know his condition and treatment regime well. You undertake a telephone consultation...

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