miscellaneous

Question 1

drugs that prolong QT intervals? 6

…thus increasing risk of arrhythmias, esp when used together

Answer 1

• amiodarone
• quinine
• quinolones
• macrolides
• SSRIs
• antipsychotics

Question 2

Abx contraindicated in pregnancy? 6 (incl acronym)

Answer 2

MCAT

• Metronidazole
• Chloramphenicol
• Aminoglycoside (gent)
• Tetracycline
• Trimethoprim (1st trimester)
• Nitrofurantoin (3rd trimester)

Question 3

Drugs to stop in AKI? 9 (+ pneumonic)

Answer 3

A DIAMOND Lithium

ACE inhibitors

Digoxin
IV contrast
Aminoglycosides
Metformin
Opiods
NSAIDs
Diuretics
Lithium

Nb also heparin

Question 4

Drugs which induce/increase risk of hypokalaemia? 5

Answer 4

• loop diuretics
• thiazide diuretics
• B2 agonists
• theophylline
• corticosteroids