HCoLL

Question 1

what is Amaurosis fugax

Answer 1

sudden temporary loss of vision i one or both eyes

Question 2

What is nortriptyline

Answer 2

TCA used in depression and bed wetting

Question 3

anti muscarinic

Answer 3

• dry mouth
• blurred vision
• photophobia
• tachycardia
• difficulty in urination
• hyperthermia
• glaucoma
• mental confusion in the elderly

(Blind as a bat, Mad as a hatter, Red as a beet, Dry as a bone, Hot as hell, Full as a flask)

Question 4

Unstable bladder

Answer 4

Usually in stroke patients where the urge coming from the bladder is not suppressed by the brain leading to urgency

Question 5

World Health Organisation (WHO) International Classification of Functioning and Health

Answer 5

Question 6

Compare diazepam with lorazepam

Answer 6

diazepam has a shorter half life but if likely to interact with other medicines

Lorazepam is effective for short term anxeity, causes fewer drug interaction but can cause withdrawal effects

Question 7

when is subcut hyoscine butylbromide used in gerrys

Answer 7

Remove resp secretions at the end of life