final review

Question 1

thiazides and K+

Answer 1

hypokalaemia

Question 2

common ADR of furosemide

Answer 2

Increased LDL cholesterol

Question 3

Impotence and hyperkalaemia associated with

Answer 3

spironolactone

Question 4

which diuretics cause hypokalaemia

Answer 4

thiazide and loop

Question 5

which diuretics cause hyperkalaemia

Answer 5

K+ sparing and aldosterone antagonists

Question 6

how to remember which diuretics cause which effect on K+

Answer 6

L T = low thing
hypokalaemia
Loop and thiazide

Question 7

In the SA node, phase 0 depends on

Answer 7

Ca2+ influx (Na+ in ventricles)

Question 8

what are dipyridamoles

Answer 8

phosphodiesterase inhibitors

Question 9

GLP-1 agonists like exenatide actions

Answer 9

Decreased gastric emptying - decreases post prandial glycemia

Question 10

Gliclazide is an SU, what is not a concern

Answer 10

it is metabolised hepatically so can be used in renally compromised patients

Question 11

why are insulins made as soluble preparations

Answer 11

to delay absorption from the injection site

Question 12

paracetamol has little to no

Answer 12

anti inflammatory effect

Question 13

naproxen

Answer 13

NSAID

Question 14

H pylori treatment

Answer 14

PPI + clarithyromycin and amoxicillin

Question 15

ramipril effect

Answer 15

inhibits aldosterone action upstream, therefore hyperkalaemia

Question 16

Does amlodipine cause hyperkalaemia

Answer 16

unlikely

Question 17

important things to calculate before starting chemo

Answer 17

BMI
liver function
renal function
performance status