Mnemonics Flashcards

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Hepatic enzyme inducers

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GP Parcs
Griseofulvin
Phenytoin

Phenobarbitone
Alcohol (chronic)
Rifampicin
Carbamazepine
Sulphonylureas
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Hepatic enzyme Inhibitors

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Sodium Valproate
Isoniazid
Cimetidine
Ketoconazole

Fluconazole
Alcohol (binges)
Chloramphenicol
Erythromycin
Sulphonamides

Ciprofloxacin
Omeprazole
Metronidazole

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Renally excreted drugs

A

Lambs Ham FD

Lithium
Azathioprine
Methotrexate
Beta-blockers
Sulphonamides

Histamine 2 antagonists (Cimetidine, Ranitidine)
Antibiotics
Metformin

Fibrates
Digoxin

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Drugs causing hepatitis

A

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Isoniazid
Methyldopa

Sulphonylureas
Halothane
Amiodarone
Rifampicin
Phenytoin
Sodium valproate
Ciprofloxacin
Antifungals (systemic)
Methotrexate
Pyrazinamide
Isotretinoin
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5
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Drugs causing photosensitivity

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PC start lag

Psoralens
Ciprofloxacin

Sulphonylureas
Thiazides
Antipsychotics
Retinoids
Tetracyclines

Loop diuretics
Amiodarone
Griseofulvin

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6
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Drugs causing Lupus

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Pig’s PH

Propyl thio uracil
Isoniazid
Griseofulvin
Sulphonamides
Phenytoin
Hydralazine
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Drugs causing weight gain

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Ms Clot

MOAOI
Sodium Valproate

Corticosteroids
Lithium
Oral contraceptives
Tricyclic antidepressants

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Drugs causing gynaecomastia

A

MAD MANS CK COG

Metclopramide
Amitryptyline
Digoxin

Methyldopa
Alkylating agents
Neuroleptics
Spironolactone

Cimetidine
Ketoconazole

Cyproterone
Oestrogens
Gonadotrophins

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Drugs causing peripheral neuropathy

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VIP Scan

Vinca alkaloids
Isoniazid
Phenytoin

Sulfasalazine
Cisplatin
Amiodarone
Nitrofurantoin

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Drugs causing Pulmonary fibrosis

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Bad Breathlessness Makes More Air Necessary

Busulfan
Bleomycin
Methy sergide
Methotrexate
Amiodarone
Nitrofurantoin
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Drugs causing Pancreatitis

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Fast Cats

Furosemide
Azathioprine
Sodium Valproate
Tetracycline

Corticosteroids
Alcohol
Thiazides
Sulphonamides

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12
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Drugs causing QT prolongation

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QT Tapes

Quinidine
Terfenadine

Tricyclic antidepressants
Amiodarone
Phenothiazines
Erythromycin IV
Sotalol
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Drugs causing gum hypertrophy

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Community Psychiatric nurse

Ciclosporin
Phenytoin
Nifedipine

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14
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Drugs to stop before surgery

A

I LACK OP
Insulin

Lithium
Anticoagulants/antiplatelets
COCP/HRT
K sparing diuretics

Oral hypoglycemic
Perindopril (and other ACEI)

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15
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Checking prescriptions

A
PReSCRIBER
Patient details
Reaction (allergies)
Sign
Contraindications
Route
IV fluids needed?
Blood clot prophylaxis needed?
antiEmetic needed?
pain Relief needed?
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16
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Causes of Hypernatremia

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Dehydration
drips
drugs
diabetes insipidus