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A 7-year-old girl has developed small itchy sores around her nose and mouth. On inspection you notice the sores are red with a yellowy crust. The girl has no other symptoms but her parents report she recently scratched her nose whilst playing and since that time the itchy sores have started to spread.     What is the correct diagnosis for the girl’s presentation and what is the most likely causative organism?                   (2 Marks) What is the current first line treatment option for this presentation? Include in your answer advice on how the product should be used and any other associated advice you should give the patient/parents.          (3 Marks)

Atomic absorption spectroscopy may be used to determine the concentration of specific metals in a clinical sample, e.g. plasma. With regard to this analysis, which of the following statements is CORRECT?

Codeine is a prodrug. Metabolism is required at which site in order to produce its active form?                                                       

Which scientist first classified life into 2 Empires; Prokaryote and Eurkaryote

What is the chemical nature of most enzymes?

What type of loading occurs when the tibia moves anteriorly and the femur stays still?

You have been asked to conduct a medication review for a 78-year-old man. PMH: Mild Alzheimer’s disease, depression, insomnia Medications: Donepezil 10mg daily (started 6 months ago) Temazepam 20mg at night (started 20 years ago) Amitriptyline 75mg twice daily (started 10 years ago)   Outline any changes you would suggest as a result of your medication review and provide full justification for your suggestions. (5 Marks)

Which of the following anxiolytic drugs would be MOST appropriate? The serotonin system is involved in many processes in psychiatry including, most prominently mood, sleep and psychosis. In which of the following structure is serotonin primarily synthesised?  

A 20-year-old male has been prescribed fluoxetine by his GP for newly diagnosed depression. He has no significant past medical history other than a recent femur fracture (sporting accident). Drug history: Tramadol 50mg QDS PRN, Paracetamol 1g QDS, occasional use of recreational drugs. What would be the MOST appropriate course of action in relation to his prescription?

Which of the following would be an example of biological contamination?