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All Around Medicine And Function Flashcards

1
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What is Levo thyroxine

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Synthetic T4 thyroxine to supplement thyroid

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2
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Omeprazol

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Proton pump inhibitor that inhibit parietal cells

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3
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Flurocortisone

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Synthetic Aldosterone

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4
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amitriptyline

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Anti-depressant - Tricyclin

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5
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Guanfacine

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ADHD medication. Selective central alpha 2a adrenergic receptor agonist

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6
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Common side effects to Guanfacine?

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Low blood pressure

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Dextroamphetamine

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Psycho stimulant that treats ADHD

Increased dopamine and noradrenaline release

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8
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Carbimazole

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Hyperthyroid treatment. Prevents excess Iodine intake

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9
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Metformin

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Diabetes medication. Inhibits liver mitochondria reducing glycogenesis

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10
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Thiazide

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Diuretic. Interacts specifically with distal convoluted tubule

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Amiloride

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Diuretic. Interacts with cortical collecting duct

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Acetazolamide

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Diuretic. Interacts with proximal convoluted tubule

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13
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Flurosemide

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Diuretic. Interacts with thick ascending limb

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14
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What are the side effects of Dextroamphetamine

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Insomnia, weight loss, growth retardation

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15
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What defines having diarrhoea

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Having 3 loose/watery stools a day

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16
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What are the three types of diarrhoea

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Secretory Diarrhoea - too much water is being excreted into waste.

Osmotic Diarrhoea - water not able to move via osmosis through waste due to blocked osmotic activity

Inflammatory Diarrhoea - Damage to enterocytes through toxins causing inefficient water reabsorption

17
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Why are antibiotics not usually prescribed for treating bacterial Diarrhoea

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They reduce the duration only by a day

They also kill healthy bacteria in gut opening pathways for opportunistic bacteria

18
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What are characteristics of Ecoli 0157

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Releases shiga toxin, can infect in small number, sporadic outbreaks can occur in communities

19
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What can shiga toxin cause

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Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome

20
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Methylphenidate

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Dopamine and Noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor. ADHD medication

21
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Citalopram

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Anti-depressant - Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitor

22
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Hydrocortisone

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Synthetic Cortisol

23
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What are anticholinesterase

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Medication that inhibits cholinesterase

24
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Doneprizil

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An anticholinesterase used for Alzheimer’s

25
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Why not use psychostimulant for dementia with Lewy bodies

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Caused severe hallucinations and distress

26
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Dapagliflozin

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SGLT2 inhibitor. Type 2 diabetes medication

27
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What does Orlistat do?

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Inhibits pancreatic lipase and colipase preventing breakdown of fat

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