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MEDICATIONS OSCE Flashcards

1
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what are ACE Inhibitors?

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Prevents body from making angiotensin II

- relaxation and widening of blood vessels

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what is Amoxycillin?

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an antibiotic

- treats UTIs/bacterial infections

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what are Antacids?

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Neutralises stomach acidity and prevents heartburn, acid reflux

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what is an Anti-Cholinergic?

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a Bronchodilator

- block action of acetylcholine nerve transmission in smooth muscle (causing relaxation)

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what is an Anti-Diuretic hormone?

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decreases urine production to increase levels of salt and water in the body

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what is Aspirin?

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NSAID analgesic that also prevents platelets coagulating

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what is Atenolol?

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a beta blocker

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what are Beta-Blockers?

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Medications that prevent action of adrenaline acting on the heart which reduces blood pressure.

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who are beta-blockers NOT suitable for?

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Patients with respiratory problems such as Asthma or COPD as they IMPAIR VENTILATION

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what are B2 Agonists? how do they work?

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bronchodilators

- work by acting directly on Beta 2 receptors causing smooth muscle contraction and dilation of airways

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what do short acting B2 agonists do?

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treat acute bronchial constriction

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what do long acting beta 2 agonists do?

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prevent constriction of bronchial walls

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13
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what is Benzodiazepine an example of?

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an anticonvulsant drug

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14
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what is an example of an insulin sensitiser drug that may be prescribed to those with T2 Diabetes?

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biguanides

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what is the function of Calcium Channel Blockers?

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Antihypertensive drug

- prevent calcium entering the cells of the heart and arteries which allows blood vessels to relax and widen

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16
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what is a negative oral side effect of calcium channel blockers?

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gingival hyperplasia

17
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what are Corticosteroids?

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an anti-inflammatory medication

18
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what is Prednisolone?

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Corticosteroid medication that can be prescribed for chronic asthma

19
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what are COX inhibitors?

A

NSAIDs

  • target enzymes responsible for inflammation and pain
  • example is paracetamol
20
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what type of drug is Apixaban or Dabigatran?

A

anticoagulant drugs

21
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what is Digoxin?

A

Cardiac stimulator drug

- used in treatment for heart failure, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter

22
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what are the function of Diuretics?

A

increase urine production to decrease water and salt levels in the body
- also decrease blood pressure due to reduced blood volume

23
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what is Fluconazole?

A

an oral antifungal medication that treats candida

24
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what is GTN spray?

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Glycerol Trinitrate spray is a short acting nitrate spray that is used to treat angina

25
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what do H2 receptor blockers do?

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reduce acid secretion

26
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what type of drug is Nifidepine?

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calcium channel blocker

27
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what is Omeprazole?

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a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the amount of acid that the stomach makes

28
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what are proton pump inhibitors?

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Medications that reduce acid secretion by blocking action of proton pumps
- proton pumps are enzymes in the stomach lining that aid in acid secretion

29
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what is Salbutamol? how does it work?

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Short acting B2 Agonist

- relaxes the smooth muscles of airways

30
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what are some side effects of Salbutamol inhalers?

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  • dry mouth (xerostomia)

- irritated throat

31
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what is Salmeterol?

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long acting B2 Agonist

  • prevents onset of asthma symptoms
  • maintenance of COPD
32
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what is Fluticasone?

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a steroid inhaler

- used to prevent symptoms of asthma and COPD

33
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what are some oral side effects of steroid inhalers?

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  • oral candidiasis/thrush

- dry mouth

34
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what is Simvastatin?

A

Statin

- decreases elevated lipid levels

35
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what is Thyroxine used for?

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used to treat hypothyroidism

36
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what is Warfarin?

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Anti-coagulant drug

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