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2a Mock 1 Flashcards

1
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`What CVS stuff must you give patients with an MI?

A

Dual anti platelet therapy - aspirin and a PY12 inhibitor e.g. clopidogrel

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2
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What is the pharmacology of spironolactone?

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Inhibition of the aldosterone receptor in the distal tubules

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What are the causes of hypercalcaemia?

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CHIMPANZEES
Calcium supplements, Hydrochlorothiazide, Iatrogenic/Immobilisation, Multiple myeloma/Medication (lithium), Parathyroid hyperplasia, Alcohol, Neoplasm, Zollinger ellison syndrome, Excessive Vit D, Excess Vit A, Sarcoidosis

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4
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What is carcinoid syndrome?

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A paraneoplastic syndrome that has a classical triad of:
Cardiac involvement
Diarrhoea
Flushing

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5
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What is the cause of carcinoid syndrome?

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Paraneoplastic tumour cells producing 5-HT

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6
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What is 1st line in treating h.pylori?

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PPI + Amoxicillin + clarithromycin/metronidazole

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7
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Where do PPIs act on?

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Parietal cells

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8
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What is the most common type of renal stone?

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Calcium oxalate

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9
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Give 5 common causes of UTI

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KEEPS
Klebsiella
E. Coli – most common
Enterococcus
Proteus/pseudomonas
Staphylococcus saprophyticus
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10
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What is furosemide?

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Loop diuretic

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What is the action of loop diuretics?

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Act on ascending limb of loop of Henle

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12
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What can iron deficiency anaemia do to reflexes?

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Hyporeflexia

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13
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What is the pharmacokinetics?

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The action of the body on the drug

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14
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What is pharmacodynamics?

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The action of the drug on the body

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15
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Which heart valve is most commonly affected in infective endocarditis?

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Tricuspid

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16
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What is the 1st line treatment for osteoporosis?

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Alendronic acid and AdCal

17
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What is the mechanism of action for bisphosphonates?

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Inhibit bone resorption through the inhibition of enzyme (Farnesyl Pyrophosphate synthase) which reduces osteoclast activity

18
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What is the 1st line management of ankylosing spondylitis?

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Physiotherapy and NSAIDs

19
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What drug is used to control jerky movements seen in huntingtons?

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Risperidone

Peer Teaching Mocks 3a To Learn (9 decks)

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