Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What effect can amioderone have on thyroid function?
A
Hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis
2
Q
Which CCB can cause pulmonary oedema in a pt with chronic heart failure?
A
Verapamil
3
Q
What is Ebsteins anomaly and what drug can cause it
A
New born with tricuspid regurg + tricuspid stenosis
Caused by lithium in pregnancy
4
Q
What drugs are ototoxic? (3)
A
Aminoglycosides (gentamycin)
Furosemide
Aspirin
etc
5
Q
In general, how many days before planned surgery should Warfarin be stopped?
A
5 days before
Surgery can go ahead once INR <1.5
6
Q
What dose of adrenaline should be given during cardiac arrest?
A
10ml 1:10,000 IV
OR
1ml 1:1000 IV
7
Q
What dose of adrenaline should be given during anaphylaxis?
A
0.5ml 1:1000
