Opportunistic infections are infections that take the chance of invading the body while the immune system is low. Give any four examples of opportunistic infections seen with AIDS. 

From the list given below, indicate which of these medicines are suitable for use in the following situations, using an X as “not suitable for use” and a Pas “suitable for use”.   Not suitable for use X   Suitable for use P      Medicine Pregnancy Breastfeeding Old Age Infancy   carbamazepine Not suitable for use Not suitable for use       codeine phosphate     Suitable for use Not suitable for use   propranolol Not Suitable for use   Suitable for use     warfarin   Suitable for use   Not suitable for use   doxycycline   Not suitable for use   Not suitable for use  

Is it safe to recommend a product containing ibuprofen to a patient who is seven months pregnant?  

_______________ is the excessive use or misuse of chemical substances/drugs used for pleasure rather than for medical reasons.

How is HIV passed on? 

Pharmacist’s Assistants should advise their patients to use only _____________ lubricants with latex condoms.

There are three lines of defence to protect the body, they are: a.       The intact skin and mucous membranesb.       The inflammatory responsec.       The immune responsed.       The fine hair lining the passageway of the nosee.       The hammer, the anvil and the stirrup                         

Name the four stages in the dependency process. (L3 DLO 1)

In this stage of HIV infection the CD4 T-cell count is below 200:   

The following references would be effective in determining if a product is safe to use for a patient with special needs: a.           Daily Drug Useb.           Essential Medicine Listc.        South African Medicines Formularyd.           British Pharmacopeiae.           Package insert