Hypertension 3 Flashcards

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What is the British National Formulary?

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  • The BNF originated in 1939 with the national war formulary: a list of medications thought necessary to maintain a decent standard of healthcare
  • To begin with the BNF was published every 3 years
  • Now the BNF is updated every 6 months, the first online version was published in 2005
  • The BNF contains information on the mechanism, safety, recommended dosage and cost of most licensed medicine
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What are indications?

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What the drug should be used for

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What are cautions?

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conditions or factors that increase the risk associated with the drug

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What are Contra-indications?

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conditions or factors that suggest a drug should not be prescribed

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What are side effects?

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Unwanted effects of a drug

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What is Nadolol

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a beta-blocker that has anti-anxiety properties

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Why should Nadolol not be given to people with asthma?

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  • because bronchospasms can be reversed using beta-2 adrenoceptor agonists like salbutamol
  • salbutamol will stimulate the sympathetic system cause bronchodilation
  • however Nadolol will do the opposite and induce parasympathetic activity which will constrict the bronchioles
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