Navigation Workshop 1

1 / NSAID
2 / Flagyl S Suspension
3 / POM
4 / Aspirin &
Clopidogrel
5 / DPF
6 / Safe analgesic in pregnancy
7 / ACBS
8 / Ibuprofen
9 / Duraphat
10 / Artificial Saliva
11 / Take with or after food
12 / FP10D
13 / GSL
14 / Erythroped PI SF Suspension
15 / Medinol over 6 suspension
16 / Contraindicated in patients with previous or active peptic ulceration
17 / P
18 / Corsodyl Dental Gel
19 / Co-codamol
20 / Tetracycline Tablets
21 / Paracetamol
22 / Solpadeine Soluble Tablets
23 / Avoid in under 16’s except in specific circumstances
24 / Over the counter preparation containing dihydrocodeine
25 / Milligrams of Calprofen that can be given to a child of 8 months (per dose)
26 / Dentinox Teething Gel
27 / Bonjela Teething Gel
28 / Clove Oil
29 / Maximum quantity of paracetamol (mg) for non severe pain per 24 hours for a child aged 4 months
30 / Benzydamine Oromucosal Spray 0.15%

Workshop 2: Handling Medicines Calls

Case Scenario 1
Question / A lady explains that she has broken her tooth. Her friend has told her Nurofen will help with the pain. Is this ok as she is pregnant?
What further background information do you need to clarify the question and minimise the risks when advising the caller? /

PERSON

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MEDICINES

Gather the further background information BEFORE searching for information.
What information sources would you use?
What advice would you give?
Or would you refer?

Workshop 2: Handling Medicines Calls

Case Scenario 2
Question / A lady asks if it safe for her to take Metronidazole whilst breastfeeding?
What further background information do you need to clarify the question and minimise the risks when advising the caller? /

PERSON

/

MEDICINES

Gather the further background information BEFORE searching for information.
What information sources would you use?
What advice would you give?
Or would you refer?

Workshop 3: Adverse Drug Reactions

Case Scenario 1
Question / Can you take Cuprofen if you have asthma?
What further background information do you need to clarify the question and minimise the risks when advising the caller? /

PERSON

/

MEDICINES

Gather the further background information BEFORE searching for information.
What information sources would you use?
What advice would you give?
Or would you refer?

Workshop 3: Adverse Drug Reactions

Case Scenario 2
Question / I’ve been prescribed a course of cephalexin capsules by my dentist is this ok as I have a penicillin allergy?
What further background information do you need to clarify the question and minimise the risks when advising the caller? /

PERSON

/

MEDICINES

Gather the further background information BEFORE searching for information.
What information sources would you use?
What advice would you give?
Or would you refer?

Workshop 3: Adverse Drug Reactions

Case Scenario 3
Question / Previously I’ve been recommended to gargle aspirin when I have a sore throat but my pharmacist won’t sell dispersible aspirin to me – why is this?
What further background information do you need to clarify the question and minimise the risks when advising the caller? /

PERSON

/

MEDICINES

Gather the further background information BEFORE searching for information.
What information sources would you use?
What advice would you give?
Or would you refer?

Workshop 4: Drug Interactions

Case Scenario 1
Question / Can paracetamol and ibuprofen be taken together?
What further background information do you need to clarify the question and minimise the risks when advising the caller? /

PERSON

/

MEDICINES

Gather the further background information BEFORE searching for information.
What information sources would you use?
What advice would you give?
Or would you refer?

Workshop 4: Drug Interactions

Case Scenario 2
Question / Is it okay to take amoxicillin whilst taking the pill?
What further background information do you need to clarify the question and minimise the risks when advising the caller? /

PERSON

/

MEDICINES

Gather the further background information BEFORE searching for information.
What information sources would you use?
What advice would you give?
Or would you refer?

Workshop 4: Drug Interactions

Case Scenario 3
Question / Can I take paracetamol with the tablets the doctor prescribed for my bad back?
What further background information do you need to clarify the question and minimise the risks when advising the caller? /

PERSON

/

MEDICINES

Gather the further background information BEFORE searching for information.
What information sources would you use?
What advice would you give?
Or would you refer?

Role Preparation for Dental Nurse AdvisorsMay 2006