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1
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CCB + bisoprolol

A

peripheral oedema

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2
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Ticagrelor + inhibitor (clari)

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increased exposure of ticagrelor

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3
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Secondary prevention: Stroke and CV events

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ASAP BB
Antiplatelet
Statin
ACEi/ARB
PPI
Beta blocker

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4
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INR 9.5 and no bleeding

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PO phyto 2.5mg

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5
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Which ONE of the following is LEAST likely to occur as a result of hypersensitivity to aspirin?
- Angioedema
- Bronchospasms
- Haemorrhagic stroke
- Rhinitis
- Urticaria

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Haemorrhagic stroke

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6
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Aspirin hypersensitivity

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  • Angiodema
  • Bronchospasms
  • Urticaria, rhinitis
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7
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Ischaemic stroke: which antiplatelet should be prescribed?

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Aspirin or clopidogrel
- Prasugrel and ticragelor CI fot ischaemic stroke

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8
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Dipyrimadole SE

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Headache

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9
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GTN patch counselling

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  • apply the patch to the lateral chest every 24hrs
  • does not need to be removed for showering/bathing
  • not prn, regular use
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10
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Which antihypertensive causes constipation?

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CCB

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11
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If pt has heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
AF
Pulmonary oedema
What drug do we offer?

A

Furosemide

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12
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Amiodarone MOA

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Inhibits myocardial ATPase activity via Na K channel inactivation

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13
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Treatment for Delayed cerebral ischaemia

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  1. Nimodipine 60mg PO ever 4 hrs for 21 days
    - CCB reduces incidence and severity of neurological defecits following subarachnoid haemmorrhage
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14
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Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)

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  • Severe drug reaction to heparin
  • Switch to danaparoid
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15
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Acute ischaemic stroke initial treatment

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  • Alteplase IV
  • Administered within 4.5hrs
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16
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Initial treatment for acute DVT: rivaroxaban

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  • 15mg BD for 21 days, then 20mg OD
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17
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ACEi counselling

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empty, morning, 30-60 mins before food

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18
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Pt with non V AF INR target

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2-3

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19
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Tranexamic acid: ADR

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  • Colour vision changes due to toxicity to retina
  • Rare but serious
  • STOP + opthalm
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20
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Which DOAC is least likely to be chosen with renal impairment?

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Dabigatran

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21
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Abx which decrease anticoagulant effect of warfarin

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Rifampicin

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22
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Abx which increase anticoagulant effect of warfarin

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Clarithromycin
Doxycyline
Erythromycin
Metronidazole

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23
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What is the dose for rivaroxaban in patients with DVT/PE?

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15mg BD (twice daily) for 21 DAYS then 20mg OD (once daily)

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24
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Eplenerone and amiodarone dose adjustment

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max 25mg
- Eplerenone is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4
- amiodarone is a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor
- increase eplerenone levels, necessitating a dose adjustment.

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25
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What calcium channel blocker is commonly prescribed for prophylaxis of cluster headache?

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Verapamil

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26
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Nitrates can lead to tolerance and reduced therapeutic effects if long-acting preps used/transdermal preps used - what can be done to overcome this

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reduce blood nitrate conc for 4-12 hours each day to avoid tolerance

27
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What antifungals must the patient temporarily withhold their atorvastatin treatment for?

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keto/intraconazole - azole antifungals

28
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What are the specifics of dispensing dipyridamole?

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1) modified-release capsules should be dispensed in original packs
2) capsules should be discarded after 6 weeks after opening

29
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How many days prior to elective surgery should ticagrelor be stopped?

30
Q

is ACEi or ARB preferred in afro

31
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Ischaemic stroke initial treatment

A

Aspirin 300mg OD for 14 days
Clopidogrel 75mg OD long term

32
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When is apixaban 2.5mg bd indicated?

A

Creatinine clearance is 15-29mL/min
or the following TWO apply from:
1) 80 +
2) 60kg or less
3) serum creatinine 133 micromol/L or over.

33
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what is the maximum daily dose of simvastatin that can be taken with bempedoic acid?

35
Q

What drug should be avoided for short-term whilst on atorvastatin?

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oral fusidic acid - avoid during and 7 days after treatment

36
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What is the max daily dose of atorvastatin that a patient can take whilst on tipranavir?

37
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Statins SE

Remember STATIN

A
  • Sugars raised (hyperglycaemia)
  • Transanimase (raised LFT)
  • Aches and pain (rhabdo)
  • Tendon disorder
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Nausea

report coughing, dyspnoea, weight loss, muscle aches

38
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Which antiplatelet can cause a throbbing headache as a SE

A

Dypirimadole

39
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Levothyroxine counselling: initial dosing

A
  • If metabolism increases too rapidly (causing diarrhoea, nervousness, rapid pulse, insomnia, tremors and sometimes anginal pain where there is latent myocardial ischaemia),
  • reduce dose or withhold for 1–2 days and start again at a lower dose.
40
Q

How many days should you STOP clopidogrel prior to elective surgery?

41
Q

What calcium channel blocker is commonly prescribed for raynaud’s syndrome?

A

Nifedipine

42
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What effect does drinking grapefruit juice have on plasma levels fo CCBs?

A

may increase levels of calcium channel blockers (dihydropyridine CCBs - cardioselective ones)

43
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In diarrhoea and vomiting which medication should be stopped?

A

stop ACEi for 1-2 days until they recover

44
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Dyspepsia and gatro oesophageal reflux in 56 y o for the first time

A

calcium carbonate and refer to the pt ASAP for referral for non-urgent endoscopy

45
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Ibandronic acid counselling

A

Remain upright for at least 1 hr
Report ear discharge
Report signs of groin pain
OD

46
Q

Carbamazepine + apixaban

A

decreases exposure to apixaban

47
Q

HF with REF beta blocker preferred

A

carvedilol

48
Q

GRACE score is ≤3%

A
  • predicted 6month mortality is low
  • elderly pt = angiography is not recommended
49
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Anticoagulation for SPAF

A
  • Antiplatelet is NOT effective.
  • The anticoagulant of choice for SPAF = DOAC
  • Warfarin is no longer recommended as first line.
50
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Which pharmacological option is preferred in pregnant patients with a history of deep vein thrombosis

51
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What pharmacological parenteral anticoagulant option is preferred for patients with renal impairment

A

Unfractionated Heparin

52
Q

What is the reversal agent of LMWHs→

A

Protamine Sulfate

53
Q

For elderly patients (80+) what is the target BP?

A

Under 150/90 mmHG

55
Q

Switching warfarin to dabigatran

A

o Yes in diabetes
o No in GI ulcer, prosthetic heart valve, recent surgery, malignant neoplasm

56
Q

What eGFR should TLD be avoided

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Less than 30 ml/min

57
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If a loop diuretic (e.g., bumetanide, furosemide, co-amilofruse) is needed twice daily, when should the doses be taken

A

ONE in the morning and ONE before 4pm - no later than this as nocturia

58
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Paroxysmal AF treatment

A

PILL POCKET with fleicanide

59
Q

Which juice increases INR?

A

Pomegranate

60
Q

Chronic HF 1st line

A
  1. BB
  2. ACEi
  3. Loop diuretic

If symptoms persist = ENTRESTO

61
Q

When is ivabradine CI

A

HR less than 75bpm

62
Q

Pharmacological cardiocersion for patients with normal cardiac function and no structural heart disease

A

Fleicanide
Amiodarone

Amiodarone preferred in heart disease

63
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Simvastatin + amiodarone

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Amiodarone inhibits metabolism of simvastatin = increased plasma levels and risk of myopathy

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