Electrolyte imbalances Flashcards
1
Q
Hyperkalaemia
A
ACE inhibitors
Spironolactone
Tacrolimus
Dalteparin
2
Q
Hypokalaemia
A
Thiazide diuretics
Loop diuretics
Amiodarone
Excessive use of laxatives
3
Q
Hyponatraemia
A
SSRIs Thiazide diuretics Carbamazepine Cyclophosphamide Sodium valproate
4
Q
Withhold in AKI
A
ACEi/ARBs
Metformin
NSAIDs
Allopurinol
5
Q
Hyperglycaemia
A
Prednisolone
6
Q
Hypoglycaemia
A
Insulin
Pioglitazone
Gliclazide (sulfonylureas)
7
Q
Drugs causing confusion
A
Opioids Benzodiazepines Glucocorticoids Anticholinergics Antipsychotics Antidepressants Anticonvulsants Metoclopramide
8
Q
Drugs causing AKI
A
NSAIDS
ACEi/ARBs
Nephrotoxic Abx - gentamicin