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Management of bacterial meningitis in pregnancy

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Cefotaxime 2g iv 4-hourly

Amoxicillin 2g iv 4-hourly

Aciclovir 10mg/kg iv tds if HSV encephalitis suspected

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Treatment of bacterial meningitis in >18yo

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Cefotaxime 2g iv 4-hourly

Aciclovir 10mg/kg iv tds if HSV encephalitis suspected

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Treatment of abdominal sepsis

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Cefuroxime 1.5g iv tds

Metronidazole 400mg po tds

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Treatment of cholangitis / cholecystitis

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Ciprofloxacin 750mg po bd
Or
(If severe) Piperacillin/tazobactam 4.5g iv tds
+ Gentamicin 5mg/kg iv stat

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Triple therapy for H. Pylori eradication.

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Omeprazole 20mg po bd
+ Amoxicillin 1g po bd
+ clarithromycin 500mg po bd

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Management of bacterial peritonitis

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Cefuroxime 1.5g iv tds

+ Metronidazole 500mg iv tds

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Treatment of mild / moderate CAP

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Amoxicillin 500mg PO TDS
Doxycycline 200mg PO BD for 48hrs
then 200mg PO OD

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Treatment of severe CAP

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Benzylpenicillin 1.2-2.4g iv qds

+ Doxycycline 200mg po bd for 48hrs then 200mg od

OR
Clarithromycin 500mg iv bd

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Treatment of infective exacerbation of COPD

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Doxycycline 200mg po bd for 48hrs then 200mg od

5-7d

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Treatment of aspiration pneumonia

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Doxycycline 200mg po bd for 48hrs then 200mg od

+ Metronidazole 400mg po tds
7d

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Treatment of mild / moderate HAP

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Doxycycline 200mg po bd for 48hrs then 200mg od

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Treatment of mild cellulitis

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Flucloxacillin 500mg -1g po qds

or if MRSA-positive
Doxycycline 200mg po bd for 48hrs, then 200mg po od

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Treatment of infected diabetic ulceration

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Doxycycline 200mg po bd for 48hrs then 200mg po od

Ciprofloxacin 750mg po bd

Metronidazole 400mg po tds

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Treatment of animal / human bite

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Co-amoxiclav 1.2g iv tds

7-10d

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Antibiotic prophylaxis of open fracture

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Co-amoxiclav 1.2g iv tds

3d

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Treatment of necrotising fasciitis

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Piperacillin/tazobactam 4.5g iv qds
+ Clindamycin 1.2g iv qds
+ Metronidazole 500mg iv tds
+ Gentamicin 5mg/kg iv stat (renal function permitting)

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Treatment of septic arthritis

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Benzylpenicillin 1.2g iv qds
+ Flucloxacillin 2g iv qds
+ Sodium fusidate 500mg po tds

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TReatment of UTI

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Trimethoprim 200mg po bd 3 days,

or Nitrofurantoin1 50-100mg po qds 7 days

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Treatment of pyelonephritis

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Ciprofloxacin 750mg po bd (400mg iv bd if nil-by-mouth or not absorbing) for 7 days

[+ Gentamicin 5mg/kg iv protocol for up to 48hours if severe sepsis]

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Signs of digoxin toxicity

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Confusion, nausea, arrhythmia, visual disturbance.

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Add on therapy for loop diuretic resistant Oedema in HF

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Thiazide

E.g metolazone

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What drugs improve mortality in heart failure?

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Spironolactone
Beta-blockers (bisoprolol, carvedilol)
ACE Inhibitors / ARB
(Isosorbide dinitrate with hydralazide for Afro-carribeans)

Digoxin DOES NOT
Dobutamine is for SHORT term use only in acute decompensation.

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Management of acute severe pulmonary oedema

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15L O2 NRB
IV morphine 5mg - slowly
IV furosemide 20-40mg - slowly
Sublingual GTN 2 sprays

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What does amiodarone do?

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Prolongs the Q-T interval
Increase the refractory period.

Used to treat VT.

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Long term consequences amiodarone?

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Brachycardia
Pulmonary fibrosis, 
hepatic fibrosis
Corneal micro-deposits
Photosensitive rash
Thyroid dysfunction
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Side effects of beta-blockers

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Lightheadedness, syncope, dizziness
Bradycardia
Cool hands and feet
Tiredness
Impotence
Vivid dreams
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Side effects of ACE inhibitors

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Persistent Dry cough
Dizziness
Angio-oedema
Decreased kidney function

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Side effects of the digoxin

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Dizziness
Blurred or yellow vision
Nausea
Diarrhoea
Skin rash
Gynaecomastia
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Side effects of spironolactone

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Gynaecomastia
Fatigue
Dizziness

29
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Side effects of verapamil

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Constipation
Nausea
Headache

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Side-effects of nifedipine

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Palpitations, 
dizziness, 
feeling faint
Flushing
Nausea, 
indigestion,
constipation, 
diarrhoea
Headache, 
ankle oedema
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Side effects of thiazide diuretics

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Gout

32
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What is minoxidil

A

Vasodilator

+ scalp solution for hair loss

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Side effects of hydralazide

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Drug induced SLE

34
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Signs of aminophylline toxicity

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Nausea, vomiting, cardiac arrhythmia.

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First line treatment of mild CAP

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Amoxicillin 500mg PO TDS

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Antibiotics to treat cellulitis

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Benzylpenicillin

Flucloxicillin

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First line antibiotic for meningitis in hospital

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Cefotaxime

38
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Important side effect of carbimazole

A

Agranulocytosis
–> dramatic fall in neutrophils, basophils, eosinophils.
Predisposes patient to overwhelming sepsis.

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Usual trimethoprim dose

A

200mg BD

3-5d for UTI

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Usual dose of metoclopramide

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10mg TDS

41
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Uses of metoclopramide

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Antiemetic

Prokinetic

42
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Common dose of prednisolone

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40mg OD

43
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Common dose of hydrocortisone

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100mg IV BD

44
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Anaphylaxis dose of adrenaline

A

1mg of 1 in 1000 IM = 1ml

45
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Cardiac arrest dose of adrenaline

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1mg of 1 in 10,000 IV = 10 ml

46
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What is Reye’s syndrome + it’s cause

A

Fatty infiltration of the liver
Severe encephalopathy
Coma
40% fatality

Caused by giving aspirin to children

47
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Why are patients warned not to drink alcohol with metronidazole

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Metronidazole inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase

Causes facial flushing, tachycardia, vomiting,

48
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What are amphetamines used to treat

A

Narcolepsy

49
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What is donepezil used for

A

Alzheimer’s disease

Anticholinesterase inhibitors - others = rivastigmine, galantamine

50
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Treatment of TB meningitis

A

6 months - rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol

Further 6 months - rifampicin, isoniadpzid (total 12 months)

51
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What is chlordiazepoxide used for

A

Alcohol withdrawal

52
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What drug acts by inhibiting the gama-carboxylation of vitamin k dependent clotting factors

A

Warfarin

Factors II, VII, IX, X

53
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What is hyoscine used for

And how does it work

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Used for irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal cramping and motion sickness.
Can reduce gastric and respiratory secretions.

It is an antimuscarinic (anticholinergic)
It has many side effects

54
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How does omeprazole work

A

It is a proton pump inhibitor.

Inhibits parietal h+/k+ ATPase proton pumps

55
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How do NSAIDs work

A 
Cox inhibitors (cyclo-oxygenase)
Which is responsible for synthesis of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins.
56
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Why do NSAIDs increase the risk of gastritis / Peptic ulcer disease

A

Cox inhibition decreases prostaglandin synthesis.
Prostaglandins help regulate gastric acid production.
So a reduction leads to gastric mucosa damage by gastric acid.

57
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What patients should not be prescribed NSAIDs

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Asthmatics
Pts prone to gastritis or peptic ulcer disease
Pts with renal impairment

58
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Management of erysipelas

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2 days IV - flucloxacillin 500 mg QDS
2 weeks oral - flucloxacillin 500mg QDS

Erythromycin 500 mg QDS if penicillin allergic

59
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How does adrenaline help in a cardiac arrest

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Peripheral and splanchnic vasoconstriction diverts blood away from GI tract and skin to the heart and brain.
Increases coronary and cerebral perfusion pressures

60
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How does amiodarone work

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Membrane stabilising drug
Increases the refractory period of the cardiac cycle
Used in VF and VT

61
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How does atropine work

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Antimuscarinic drug
Blocks the vagus nerve
Increases the rate of the SA node and AV node

62
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SE of sulfasalazine

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Oligospermia
Bone marrow suppression
Hepatitis

63
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SE of gold treatment

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Bone marrow suppression

Nephrotic syndrome

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SE of penicillamine

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Taste alteration
Nephrotic syndrome
Myasthenia

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SE of chloroquine

A

Retinopathy

Tinnitus

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SE of steroids

A 
Weight gain
Thin skin
Easy bruising 
Muscle weakness 
Stretch marks 
Osteoporosis 
Diabetes onset / worsening of existing DM
Hypertension 
Glaucoma 
Cataracts 
Slow wound healing
Increased risk of infection
67
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What nutritional supplements may aid wound healing

A 
**vitamin C**
vitamin A
Zinc 
Arginine
Glutamine
Glucosamine

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