Chapter Seven - Prescribing

Question 1

Which first oral hypoglycaemic agent should be used in diabetes?

Answer 1

Metformin if overweight
Gliclazide if normal/underweight, or if creatinine is over 150

Question 2

Drug treatment for hyperK

Answer 2

1st line - SHORT ACTING INSULIN WITH GLUCOSE - 10 units of actrapid in 100ML of 20% DEXTROSE over 30 mins IV

2nd line - Salbutamol 2.5-5mg nebulised STAT

Question 3

First line treatment for AF?

Answer 3

Diltiazem 120mg oral or verapimil
Beta blocker