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1
Q

levythyroxine how do you have to take it

A

empty stomach before food or other meds

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mebeverine consuellign hwat do you have to do

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take just before food -20mins

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drugs that cause diarrhoea - CALM D

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colchine, abx, laxatives, magnesium cotnrinaing antacides and digoxin

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drugs cause constipation

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aluminium, antimuscariins, antihistamines, antiepileptics, verapamil, opiates, clozapine

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5
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three aromotase inhibitors

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letrozole
exemestane
anastrozole

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6
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side effects of armotase inhibitord - aromatase

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alopecia
reduced memory
OP
mood change
arthralgia
taste altered
appetite decreased
skin reactions
excess sweating

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7
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levythryroxine usual start dose and what are its available strengths

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1.6mcg/kg

cardiac or elderly 25-50mcg

only comes in 12.5,25,50,75,100

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8
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primary prevention risk statin -20mg for what groups

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QRISK over 10 with DM , age 84
eGFR under 60 or albuminuria

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9
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secondary prevention atorvastatin of 80mg who needs to be on this

A

ACS
angina
CHD
stroke/tia

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10
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omeprazole moa

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irreversibly bind to and inhibt hydrogen potassium atpase pump also known as the proton pump

can also reduce stomach acid after 5 days

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11
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side effect of PPI

A

OP
c diff risk
reduced b12 absorption
Subcutaneous lupus erthematous
low MG ( after 1 yer) , low sodium

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12
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dyspepsia usual maintaince dose

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lansoprazole 30mg OD (omepraole 20) - use L

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13
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H pylori usual dose ppi

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lansoprazole 30mg OD

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14
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what should you avoid PPI with

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clopidogrel - with omeprazole - reduces clop
methtrexate
citalopram - increases level
warfarin - increased warfarin so monitor INR

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15
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ADR of salbutamol - pneumonic the name

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shaky hands - tremor
arrhythmias
lactic acidosis
bronchospasm
unstable diabetes - hyperglycaemia
throat irritation
anxiety
muscle cramp
oral irritation
lightheaded - dizzy

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16
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dose of asthma salbut neb

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2.5mg

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17
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why do you mix saline soluton in with nebuliser

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to ease cough associated with tenacious secreations

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18
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asthma /copd inhalation of aerosaol dose of salbut

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100-200micrograms up to 4 times a day

19
Q

can a prolonged course of ICS trigger pneumonia

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yes

20
Q

bronchitis first line

A

doxy 200mcg 1st day then 100mg 4 day

21
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bronchiectasis

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amoxicllin 500mg TDS 7-14days

22
Q

COPD exacerbation first line

A

amxocillin 500mg TDS 5dya

23
Q

Macrolide how to know which ok in preg

A

clarithromycin - contraindicated
erythromycin - embryos

24
Q

ADR macrolides

A

qt prolong
hepatotoxic
hearing
abx colitis
low potassium

25
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drugs CI in preg

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ACEi
warfarin
statin
ABX - not all
valporate
pregabalin
topiramate
bismuth
misoprostol
isotrentinoin
nsaid
mehtotraxate
mycophenolate

26
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Long QT - long hearts make vets cut animals

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lithium
haloperiodol
macrolides
venlafaxine
citalopram
amiodarone

27
Q

4 pillars of drug tx in HF

A

ACEi
BB
spironolocatone
SGLT2i

arm if sx still instead of ace
if EF under 35 - ivarbradine

reduced EF - loop diuretic fureosmide 20-120mg or bmetanide 1.5

preserved - loop and GSLT2

28
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BB side effects BBEACH

A

bradcardia
bronchospasm
eye irritation
allergic reactions
conjunctival hyperemia
hypotension

29
Q

drugs that increase risk of AKI - DAMNS

A

diuretics
ACEi/arb
metformin
NSAID
SGLT2i

30
Q

cellulitis first line

A

fluclox 500mcg QDS

31
Q

fungal nail infections amorolfine 5% 1-2 times weekly- how long in toes and hands

A

hands - 6months
toes -12months

32
Q

shingles tx

A

aciclovir 800mg 5x a day for 7 days

33
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drugs that cause increased risk o suicidal thoughts - some medications may cause isolated feelings

A

SSRI
mefloquine
montelukast
corticosteriods
isotretinoin
finasteride

34
Q

what hormone protects the endometrium

A

progesterone

35
Q

quinolones suffix

A

floxacin

only now prescribed when other commonly recommended abx inappropriate

36
Q

quinolones aDR - Q flaccid

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QT prolongation
Fits
liver dysfucntion
aortic anerysm
CNS effects
cartilage damage
increased DM risk
Depression

37
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drugs causing hyperkalaemia

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Trimethorpim
ACEI
mefenamic acid
NSAID
spironolactone

38
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hypoklaia caused by

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diuretics - loop and thiazide
corticosteroids
senn
beta 2 agonists
insulin

39
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hyponatraemia

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SSRI
carbamazepine
diuretics
trimethorpim

40
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hypercalcaemia

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Vit A and D
lithium
tamoxifen
thiazides

41
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reduced B12 drugs

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PPI
colchine
metformin

42
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SNRI used in smoking cessation

A

Bupropion 150mg daily increased to BD
stopped after 7w if abstinence not achieved

43
Q

common side effects with SNRI

A

somnolence and palpitations

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