Mock Exams - Wrong Answers Flashcards
Most likely organism to have caused a lower respiratory tract infection?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Most appropriate yellow card report for a black triangle drug?
Limited experience of the use of the product - report via yellow card scheme.
What is first-line treatment of stable angina?
Β Blockers
OR - if not tolerated, a rate-limiting CCB
Which diuretics are for the treatment of breathlessness/oedema symptoms in HF?
LOOP - Furosemide/Bumetanide
Spironolactone/Eplerenone are 2nd Line add on therapies
What are the symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
severe illness - involving fever + muscle spasms
What is the interaction between Diltiazem + Sildenafil?
diltiazem increases sildenafil concentrations
What drug is contraindicated in gout?
Thiazide + Thiazide-Like
they reduce excretion of uric acid by the kidneys
What penicillin is a penicillinase-resistant?
Flucloxacillin
How many days does Rivaroxaban need to be taken following hip surgery?
35 days
What type of diuretic is Metazolone?
Thiazide-Like
When switching from Warfarin to a DOAC, what does the INR need to be?
< 2
What ACE inhibitor needs to be taken 30-60 mins before food?
Perindopril
The dose of ramipril needs to be reduced if the eGFR is what?
eGFR 30-60 = then max 5mg OD
Which diuretics can be given twice a day without affecting sleep?
LOOP DIURETICS - as they are SHORT-ACTING
6-8 hours
How long does it take to see if Ramipril is working?
4 weeks
