** Please note error in question 3 ** Please use the following answer options for question 3: calcitriol, clarithromycin, carbimazole, co-amoxiclav and codeine to answer the question. Many apologies for those eagled eyed viewers who may have picked up on this KR, MTB
Hello! Many thanks for this very useful series on the PSA exam. Can I ask if the new version of the interaction checker ("Stockley's Interactions Checker") is available during current sittings of the PSA? It seems to be only accessible under particular subscription conditions (which I unfortunately don't have access to), but would be good to know if it is still accessible during the exam, as it is indeed much handier and faster than the BNF way of checking for interactions. Many thanks!
Hey there, Thank you for your question. There is a bnf interaction checker that the first lecture in this series makes reference to which is a very good interaction checker. It would be best to speak to your university PSA lead regarding the Stockley’s version as they will have the most up to date information about your query but I suspect you won’t have access to Stockley’s specifically in the exam. Please do let us know if there are any updates 😊 good luck for your exams, MTB
If you did you use the first set of answers for question 3, im confused as to how you'd answer it. Because theres a cefalosporin AND co-amox. is there one that is a stronger risk factor for c.diff?
Hey there, thank you for your query. Please do not worry - the PSA questions undergo review to ensure there are no ambiguity in the answers. It would be unlikely for you to be faced with choosing between a cephalosporin and co-amoxiclav as they can both cause C.diff. There is a useful treatment summary in the BNF: Gastro-intestinal system infections, antibacterial therapy - this discusses the different generations of cephalosporins and which are more likely to be associated with C difficile. Good luck in your exam :) KR, MTB
Hey Juliette, Have you managed to gain access? I'm afraid this is something to query with your University directly - it may be a subscription related thing with the University, I'm not sure if any/ all Universities provide access. You should be able to get access regardless, 2 weeks prior to the exam, as far as I am aware. KR, MTB
** Please note error in question 3 **
Please use the following answer options for question 3: calcitriol, clarithromycin, carbimazole, co-amoxiclav and codeine to answer the question. Many apologies for those eagled eyed viewers who may have picked up on this
KR,
MTB
Hello! Many thanks for this very useful series on the PSA exam. Can I ask if the new version of the interaction checker ("Stockley's Interactions Checker") is available during current sittings of the PSA? It seems to be only accessible under particular subscription conditions (which I unfortunately don't have access to), but would be good to know if it is still accessible during the exam, as it is indeed much handier and faster than the BNF way of checking for interactions. Many thanks!
Hey there,
Thank you for your question.
There is a bnf interaction checker that the first lecture in this series makes reference to which is a very good interaction checker.
It would be best to speak to your university PSA lead regarding the Stockley’s version as they will have the most up to date information about your query but I suspect you won’t have access to Stockley’s specifically in the exam. Please do let us know if there are any updates 😊 good luck for your exams, MTB
@@MindtheBleep Thank you!
Fantastic video, I'm surprised there aren't more views already
Aww you're too kind!
If you did you use the first set of answers for question 3, im confused as to how you'd answer it. Because theres a cefalosporin AND co-amox. is there one that is a stronger risk factor for c.diff?
Hey there, thank you for your query.
Please do not worry - the PSA questions undergo review to ensure there are no ambiguity in the answers. It would be unlikely for you to be faced with choosing between a cephalosporin and co-amoxiclav as they can both cause C.diff. There is a useful treatment summary in the BNF: Gastro-intestinal system infections, antibacterial therapy - this discusses the different generations of cephalosporins and which are more likely to be associated with C difficile.
Good luck in your exam :)
KR, MTB
Hi im not able to access medecines complete with my university. Is there something im missing?
Hey Juliette,
Have you managed to gain access? I'm afraid this is something to query with your University directly - it may be a subscription related thing with the University, I'm not sure if any/ all Universities provide access.
You should be able to get access regardless, 2 weeks prior to the exam, as far as I am aware.
KR,
MTB
Thank you so much!!
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