Questions on section 1
In answering the following questions, you may have to refer to some other sources, e.g. BNF, medical dictionary, appendices. Answers on pp. 191–193.
Medicine label
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of colour-coding labels, medicines and rings on ampoules?
4. Examine the labels of medicines in current use in your ward/department and identify any that is especially helpful/unhelpful. (No answer given)
Label 1
(c) Is it acceptable to use a product labelled doxepin hydrochloride when doxepin has been prescribed?
Label 2
(c) Apart from the standard advice given on all medicine labels, what special advice is given for eye drops?
