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      2 British National Formulary. (2020b). Children’s BNF. London: Pharmaceutical Press.

      3 Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). (2016). Standards of conduct, performance and ethics. www.hcpc‐uk.org/standards/standards‐of‐conduct‐performance‐and‐ethics/

      4 Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). (2014). The standards of proficiency for paramedics. www.hcpc‐uk.org/standards/standards‐of‐proficiency/paramedics/

      5 Joint Formulary Committee. (2019). How BNF publications are constructed: assessing the evidence. https://bnf.nice.org.uk/about/how‐bnf‐publications‐are‐constructed.html

      6 Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC). (2019a). Clinical Guidelines. Bridgwater: Class Professional Publishing.

      7 Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC). (2019b). Clinical Guidelines Pocket Book. Bridgwater: Class Professional Publishing.

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      9 Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC). Plus app. www.classprofessional.co.uk/digital‐products/apps/jrcalc‐plus‐app/

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      1 Australian Clinical Practice Guidelines: Ambulance and MICA Paramedics. www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/wp‐content/uploads/2018/07/Clinical‐Practice‐Guidelines‐2018‐Edition‐1.4.pdf

      2 Australian Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA): www.caa.net.au/

      3 Australia, Paramedicine Board: www.paramedicineboard.gov.au/Professional‐standards.aspx

      4 Electronic Medicines Compendium: www.medicines.org.uk/emc

      5 Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC): www.jrcalc.org.uk/

      6 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Information on medicines and prescribing: www.nice.org.uk/about/nice‐communities/medicines‐and‐prescribing

      7 Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN): www.sign.ac.uk

      8 UK Drug Tariff: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/pharmacies‐gp‐practices‐and‐appliance‐contractors/drug‐tariff

      1 What is the correct dose for the administration of benzylpenicillin sodium for a 9‐year‐old child?1.2 grams600 milligrams300 milligrams1 gram

      2 According to the JRCALC Guidelines, paramedics can administer dexamethasone for which respiratory condition?CroupAsthmaCOPDBronchiolitis

      3 What does PGD stand for?Parental guidance drugPrescription‐guided drugPatient group directivePatient‐guided directive

      4 Paramedics administer diazepam for the treatment of seizures and which other condition?TachycardiaAnxietySymptomatic cocaine toxicityNausea and vomiting

      5 When should a medication labelled p.c. be taken?After foodBefore foodEvery nightEvery morning

      6 Which of the following is not a potential side‐effect of clopidogrel?DyspepsiaNauseaAbdominal painDiarrhoea

      7 When administering GTN, paramedics should check whether the patient has already taken which other drug?SildenafilAspirinBisoprololClopidogrel

      8 What is the maximum adult dose of morphine sulfate which can be administered via the IV/IO route?10 mg20 mg30 mg40 mg

      9 Which section of the JRCALC Guidelines features information about specific medical emergencies?Section 1Section 2Section 3Section 4

      10 The average heart rate of a child aged 6 years old is:60‐100 BPM80‐100 BPM90‐110 BPM80‐120 BPM