Buttercups 2024 Flashcards
What is the shelf life of a spiolto respimat cartridge once in use
3 months
What to do if a person has diarrhoea and is taking Maloff (atovaquone and proguanil)
continue taking as normal
If taking isotretinoin, what are serious red flag symptoms
- mood change / depression
- liver toxicity
- bloody diarrhoea
- severe stomach pain
- unexplained bruising or bleeding
What is a main counselling point for Azathioprine
avoid immunisation with live vaccinations
Which metformin side effects require immediate attention
muscle cramps
What is sometimes the treatment in hyperthyroidism
using both Carbimazole and and Levothyroxine to help find the right hormone balance (euthyroid)
What should a patient control once they become Euthyroid and why
Calorie intake (as it can affect thyroid function)
What is the cautionary advisory label for ciprifloxacin
do not take any milk, indigestion remedies or medication containing zinc or iron 2 hours before or after taking this
What is a sign of Cefalexin allergy
selling tongue after taking
Which of these medications interact with Bisoprolol
- amlopdipine
- diltiazem
- felodipine
- micardipine
- nifedipine
Diltiazem
What signs of B12 deficiency
- depression
- fatigue
- glossititis (swollen, smooth tounge)
- Paraesthesia (tingling/numb skin)
What can tamoxifen increase the risk of
VTE
Which antiemetics should you not use in parkinson’s
- haloperidol
- prochlorperazine
- metoclopramide
When should you discard mometasone nasal spray after opening
2 months after opening
What is a common side of Mometasone nasal spray
Epistaxis (nose bleed)
What is the blood pressure target for a person aged 55, with diabetes and hypertension
< 140/90
What is the interaction between loop diuretic and ppi
Hypomagnesaemia
What are the symptoms of Hypomagnesaemia
- muscle weekness
- cramps
- palpitations
- nystagmus (abnormal eye movements)
What electrolyte imbalance does alendronic acid cause
Hypocalcaemia
What do elevates prolactin levels cause
Gynaecomastia
Which lipid lowering agent can also help with gallbladder problems
Colestyramine
which antihistamine is the safest in renal impairment and is not sedating
Loratadine
Which antihistamines are used to treat nocturnal pruritis
- hydralazine
- chlorphenamine
Which antihistamine used to treat pruritis also has an increased risk of QT prolongation
Hydralazine
