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Question 1

When is flecanindine and propafenone contraindicated?

Answer 1

Contraindicated in asthma, severe COPD. Avoid in structural ishcameic heart disease

Question 2

How long is a amirodaone taken if used in cardioversion

Answer 2

Four weeks before and 12 months after electrical cardioversion to increase success

Question 3

Dronedarone side effects and CA

Answer 3

HEPA toxicity and heart failure side-effects

Question 4

When is digoxin effective?

Answer 4

Effective in sedentary , patients with non paroxysmal atrial fibrillation , and congestive heart failure

Question 5

When do you give anticoagulant?

Answer 5

When the risk of stroke is higher than the risk of bleeding

Question 6

Therapeutic range for the digoxin

Answer 6

1-2 MCG

Question 7

What is the mode of action of the digoxin?

Answer 7

Increase force of myocardial contraction reduces conductivity in the AV node

Question 8

When do you take the levels of digoxin ?

Answer 8

Six hours after dose

Question 9

What is the dose for af and non paroxysmal for digoxin

Answer 9

125-250 mcg

Question 10

What is the dose for digoxin for worsening of severe heart failure in sinus rhythm

Answer 10

62.5-125 mcg

Question 11

Which anticoagulant is preferred in pregnancy

Answer 11

LMWH lower risk of osteoporosis and heparin induced thrombocytopenia

Question 12

Do you take warfarin at the same time?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Diltazem warnings special

Answer 13

Maintain the same brand when doses above 60

Question 14

Manager requirements for statins

Answer 14

Baseline lipid profile, renal function, thyroid function, HbA1c, if at high risk 

Question 15

What is used to treat raynaud syndrome

Answer 15

Nifedipine

Question 16

How can heparin be administered

Answer 16

Iv or SC

Question 17

For paediatric population, what time frame should be reconsidered if not clinical benefit is acheived for fluoxetine

Answer 17

9 weeks