Electrolytes And Abx Flashcards
What drugs can cause hypercalcaemia
Thiazides
Lithium
Tamoxifen
What drugs cause hypocalcaemia
Busphosphonates
LOOO diuretics
Phenytoin
What may you require treatment with for hypocalcaemia
Calcium and vitamin d
What can hyperkalaemia result in
Ventricular fibrillation
Cardiac arrest
What drugs can cause hyperkalaemia
Heparins ACEi/arbs Digoxin BB Epleronone Amiloride NSAIDs Spironolactone
Symptoms of hypokalaemia
Muscle weakness Hypotonia Depression Confusion Arrhythmias
Treatment for hypokalaemia
Potassium supplements
Check not drug induced
Symptoms of hypernatraemia
Water depletion
Confusion
Coma
What drugs can cause hypernatraemia
Corticosteroids
Phenytoin
Lithium
Contraceptives
What drugs can cause hyponatraemia
Carbamazepine
Thiazide and loop diuretics
Antidepressants
Desmopressin
Symptoms of hyperglycaemia
Polyuria Polydipsia Unexplained weight loss Visual blurring Genital thrush
How is hypothyroidism indicated
Low T4
High TSH
Signs of hypothyroidism
Weight gain Bradycardia Depression Thinning hair Constipation Tiredness
Indication for hyperthyroidism
High T4
Low TSH
Signs of hyperthyroidism
Weight loss Sweating Tachycardia Diahorrea Tremor
Drugs that cause hypokalaemia
Diuretics Insulin B2agonist Theophylline Corticosteroids
What’s generally prescribed for anaerobes
Metronidazole
What’s generally prescribed for Mrsa
Vancomycin
What’s generally prescribed for staphylococcus
Flucoxacillin
What’s generally prescribed for streptococcus
Benzylmethylpenicillin
What’s generally prescribed for pseudomonas aeruginosa
Gentamicin (aminoglycosides)
First line for acute sore throat
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
Macrolide for pregnant women
Erythromycin
First line for scarlet fever
Phenoxymethylpenicillin