Data Interpretation Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs that cause SIADH (low sodium, euvolaemic)
A
1) carbamezipine
2) SUs - glipizide, glimepinide
3) SSRIs + tricyclics
4) cytotoxic - vincristine, cyclophosphamide
2
Q
Which diabetic drug can lower glucose and should therefore be stopped during a hypo out of:
- metformin
- pioglitazone
- gliclazide
A
pioglitazone
metformin + gliclazide don’t cause hypos
3
Q
2 drugs that reduce absorption of levothyroxine?
A
iron, calcium carbonate
4
Q
The BNF suggests gradual withdrawal of systemic corticosteroids if patients have:
A
1) received more than 40mg prednisolone daily for more than one week
2) received more than 3 weeks treatment
3) recently received repeated courses
5
Q
Drugs that decrease K+?
A
Thiazide diuretics
Loop diuretics
Acetazolamide
6
Q
Drugs that increase K+?
A
ACE inhibitors Angiotensin-2 receptor blockers Spironolactone Potassium sparing diuretics (amiloride, triamterene) Potassium supplements (Sando-K, Slow-K)
