Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

The PSA > Extras > Flashcards

Extras Flashcards

1
Q

Treatment of hypercalcaemia

A

0.9% NaCl 4-6l 24 hrs
zolendronic acid IV

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Treatment of hypocalcaemia

A

10% calcium gluconate

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Management of adrenal crisis

A

100mg hydrocortisone IV stat
Then 200mg over 24 hours

Plus NaCl

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What drugs cause falls?

A

Tamsulosin, oxybutynin
Anti-epileptics
Anti-psychotics
SSRIs
ACE/ARBs, CCB, diuretics
Sedating drugs - antihistamines, benzos, z drugs, opioids, antiparkinsons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What drugs increase QTC interval?

A

Abx
Anti-fungals
Anti-malarials
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Methadone
Ciclosporin
Tacrolimus
Tamoxifen
Amiodarone
Anti-emetics - domperidone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What drugs can cause jaundice?

A

Abx - fluclox, co-amox
Azathioprine
Methyldopa
COCP
NSAIDs
Statins
Phenytoin
Paracetamol
Alcohol

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Side effects of metformin

A

GI upset and lactic acidosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Side effects of sulphonylureas

A

increase in appetite, weight gain, hypos

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Side effects of glitazones

A

heart failure, oedema

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Side effects of gliptins

A

pancreatitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Side effects of SGLT-2

A

Urinary infection, gangrene

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Side effects of GLP-1

A

D+N, pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

When do you stop different perioperative drugs?

A

Antiplatelets - 7 days
Warfarin - 5 days
DOACs - 24-48hrs
COCP/HRT - 4 weeks
Lithium - day before
K+ sparing + ACEi - day of

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What drugs cause photosensitivity?

A

Doxycycline, trimethoprim
Tacrolimus
Retinoids
Accutane
SSRIs, TCAs
Sulphonylureas
Amiodarone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What drugs cause erectile dysfunction?

A

SSRIs, BBs, diuretics, antihypertensives

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What drugs cause insomnia?

A

SSRIs, TCAs
Steroids
Dementia drugs: donepizil, rivastigmine
ACE/ARB/BB

17
Q

What are the side effects of antiemetics?

A

Domperidone - parkinsons
Ondansetron - >QTC

18
Q

What are some of the causes of peripheral neuropathy?

A

Alcohol
B12 deficiency
Metronidazole
Amiodarone
Digoxin
Phenytoin

19
Q

What are some of the drug causes of VTE?

A

COCP
HRT
Tamoxifen
EPO
Warfarin

20
Q

What are some of the drug causes of ototoxicity?

A

Gentamicin
Vancomycin
Loop diuretics
NSAIDs

21
Q

What drugs can cause reflux?

A

Doxycycline
Alendronic acid/bisphosphonates
Steroids
NSAIDs

22
Q

What drugs can cause diarrhoea?

A

Abx e.g. clindamycin
Metformin and GLP agonists
SSRIs

23
Q

What drugs can cause myopathy?

A

Statins
Steroids
RA drugs

24
Q

What drugs can cause oedema?

A

CCB
Glitazones
Fluids
Steroids
NSAIDs

25
Q

What is a common side effect of ticagrelor?

A

Dyspnoea ‘air hunger’

26
Q

What is a common prescription in febrile convulsions?

A

Paracetamol
Don’t give anticonvulsants

27
Q

Why should ibuprofen and other NSAIDs be used with caution with methotrexate?

A

Increased risk of nephrotoxicity

28
Q

Why is trimethoprim not given with methotrexate?

A

2 folate antagonists
Increases the risk of bone marrow toxicity

29
Q

When is methotrexate use contraindicated?

A

Active infection

30
Q

Why is prophylactic enoxaparin generally not appropriate following ischaemic stroke?

A

Risk of haemorrhagic transformation

31
Q

How is insulin administered?

A

All given subcut, except for sliding scales

32
Q

What is a common side effect of bisphosphonates?

A

Constipation

33
Q

What is it important to monitor with statin therapy?

A

LFTs before, after 3 months and after 12 months
If 3x upper limit or more - discontinue.

34
Q

What important side effect is labetolol associated with?

A

Severe hepatocellular damage, e.g. report non-specific itching of the skin and check liver function

35
Q

What is it important to measure with antipsychotics?

A

Weight/BMI in first 6 weeks due to risk of weight gain

36
Q

What drugs are linked to psychiatric reactions?

A

Systemic corticosteroids

37
Q

What is a symptom of beta blocker overuse?

A

Tremor - sympathomimetic beta agonist overuse

38
Q

What are some examples of HRT to prescribe?

A

Oestrogen only following hysterectomy: Oestradiol oral tablets 1mg, 2mg daily OR transdermal patches oestradiol

Cyclical combined HRT - have a uterus, perimenopausal
Oral tablets - oestradiol/norethisterone 1mg/1mg
or transdermal patches

Continuous combined HRT - postmenopausal, uterus
Oestradiol/norethisterone 1mg/0.5mg or transdermal patches 50mcg/170mcg twice weekly

Topical vaginal oestrogen
Oestradiol vaginal tablet 10mcg as directed

The PSA (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions