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)
