General Information Flashcards
How long should you be on bisphosphonates?
No evidence for treatment beyond 10 years
Manage on case by case basis
How often to monitor paediatric T1DM capillary blood glucose in a day?
> 5 times a day
More frequent testing may be needed during periods of physical activity and during intercurrent illnesses.
Urge incontinence - first-line pharmacological treatment
Oxybutynin Hydrochloride immediate release
5 mg
Oral
Twice a day
What drugs can commonly cause delirium?
Anticholinergics
Antihistamines
Benzodiazepines
Corticosteroids
Fluoroquinolones
NSAIDs
Opiates
OTC/Alcohol
What is the amount recommended for adult maintenance fluids?
25-30ml/kg per day
What are the options for second-line T2DM management?
Metformin plus DDP4 inhibitor or pioglitazone or sulfonylurea
Can add SGLT2 inhbitor if sulfonylurea is contraindicated or not tolerated, as they can cause hypoglycaemia