CSB420 – Core Content to Remember

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key pharmacy concepts, clinical reasoning, legislation, infections, allergy management, and pharmaceutics.

Indication

Condition we use the medicine for (labelled or accepted).

Precaution

Can use but needs care/monitoring.

Contraindication

Do not use because risk is greater than benefit.

AMH

A resource providing doses and cautions.

eTG

Clinical guidelines resource.

APF

Resource for extemporaneous compounding.

MIMS

Medicinal information resource for medicines.

Patient-centred communication

Building rapport and tailoring communication to the patient's age, culture, and health literacy.

URTI

Upper respiratory tract infections, usually viral.

Non-drug management

Includes rest, fluids, hygiene, and avoiding unnecessary antibiotics.

S2, S3, S4, S8

Scheduling of medicines to balance access and safety; higher numbers indicate more control.

Legal prescription requirements

Basic state/territory requirements for prescriptions and dispensing labels.

Counselling in dispensing

Confirming patient, medicine, dose, directions, warnings, and follow-up.

Workflow in safe dispensing

Fixed workflow and checking steps to reduce errors.

Dermatophytes

Fungi that tend to affect keratinised tissue like skin, hair, and nails.

Yeasts (Candida)

Fungi that often affect moist or flexural areas.

Topical antifungals

First-line treatment for limited skin fungal infections.

Clinical red flags

Signs that require referral: high fever, shortness of breath, persistent symptoms.

Headlice management

Includes confirming live lice and treating close contacts.

Threadworm management

Treating the whole household with hygiene measures.

Scabies treatment

Generally requires prescription treatment and contact management.

Anaphylaxis

Severe allergic reaction causing airway, breathing, or circulation compromise.

Dry eye management

Identifying cause and choosing appropriate lubricants.

Oral care problems

Conditions like ulcers, dry mouth, and caries risk requiring referral.

Paediatric pharmacology

Weight-based dosing and cautious use of medications in children.

Pharmaceutics

Study of formulations to deliver drugs safely and effectively.

Pre-formulation properties

Key properties like solubility and stability important for drug formulation.

Route of administration

Affects drug onset and patient adherence to treatment.