CV Qs Flashcards
CCB + bisoprolol
peripheral oedema
Ticagrelor + inhibitor (clari)
increased exposure of ticagrelor
Secondary prevention: Stroke and CV events
ASAP BB
Antiplatelet
Statin
ACEi/ARB
PPI
Beta blocker
INR 9.5 and no bleeding
PO phyto 2.5mg
Which ONE of the following is LEAST likely to occur as a result of hypersensitivity to aspirin?
- Angioedema
- Bronchospasms
- Haemorrhagic stroke
- Rhinitis
- Urticaria
Haemorrhagic stroke
Aspirin hypersensitivity
- Angiodema
- Bronchospasms
- Urticaria, rhinitis
Ischaemic stroke: which antiplatelet should be prescribed?
Aspirin or clopidogrel
- Prasugrel and ticragelor CI fot ischaemic stroke
Dipyrimadole SE
Headache
GTN patch counselling
- apply the patch to the lateral chest every 24hrs
- does not need to be removed for showering/bathing
- not prn, regular use
Which antihypertensive causes constipation?
CCB
If pt has heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
AF
Pulmonary oedema
What drug do we offer?
Furosemide
Amiodarone MOA
Inhibits myocardial ATPase activity via Na K channel inactivation
Treatment for Delayed cerebral ischaemia
- Nimodipine 60mg PO ever 4 hrs for 21 days
- CCB reduces incidence and severity of neurological defecits following subarachnoid haemmorrhage
Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
- Severe drug reaction to heparin
- Switch to danaparoid
Acute ischaemic stroke initial treatment
- Alteplase IV
- Administered within 4.5hrs
Initial treatment for acute DVT: rivaroxaban
- 15mg BD for 21 days, then 20mg OD
ACEi counselling
empty, morning, 30-60 mins before food
Pt with non V AF INR target
2-3
Tranexamic acid: ADR
- Colour vision changes due to toxicity to retina
- Rare but serious
- STOP + opthalm
Which DOAC is least likely to be chosen with renal impairment?
Dabigatran
Abx which decrease anticoagulant effect of warfarin
Rifampicin
Abx which increase anticoagulant effect of warfarin
Clarithromycin
Doxycyline
Erythromycin
Metronidazole
What is the dose for rivaroxaban in patients with DVT/PE?
15mg BD (twice daily) for 21 DAYS then 20mg OD (once daily)
Eplenerone and amiodarone dose adjustment
max 25mg
- Eplerenone is primarily metabolized by CYP3A4
- amiodarone is a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor
- increase eplerenone levels, necessitating a dose adjustment.
What calcium channel blocker is commonly prescribed for prophylaxis of cluster headache?
Verapamil