NPA 2020 Flashcards
WHAT IS NOT A NOTIFIABLE DISEASE IN THE UK
ZIKA VIRUS
What medication causes hypokalemia
Loop diuretics
Which laxative would be used if need quick acting
Glycerol
Which medication has the most significant interaction
Prednisolone and naproxen as it causes increased risk of GI bleeds
What is the best option for initiating osteoporosis prophylaxis
Alendronic
Calcium carbonate and vit d
Which antipsychotic would it be appropriate to switch to if you have diabetes and have gained weight
Amisulpride
What is a side effect of donepezil
Fainting so take the medication at night
What statement is correct in regard to liothyronione
It is more rapidly metabolised than levothyroxine
What is not a well recognised side effect of amiodarone
Nephritis
What advice would you give to a patient for storing insulin
Stored in fridge until opened in use or being carried as a spare should be stored below 30 degrees and protected from sunlight
What antibiotic is associated with having a reaction such as a rash
Vancomycin
What should you do if you experience diarrhoea whilst taking methotrexate
Withdraw methotrexate treatment
Which medication is contraindicated with sotalol
Betahistine
What medication shouldn’t you take whilst driving as it causes drownsiness
Methyldopa
What medication doesn’t require an authorised witness but requires entry in cd
Oxycodone
What medication can be used for sedation for a dental procedure
Temazepam
What sched 3 drug doesnt require storage in cd cabinet
Tramadol
What medication causes abdominal distension, pallid cyanosis, circulatory collapse
Gentamicin
What is a side effect of theophylline toxicity
Severe hypokalemia
What side effect occurs commonly for patients taking montelukast
Hyperkinesia
Which drug is initiated by specialists for Parkinson’s disease
Abomorphine
What Parkinson’s medication causes red urine and gambling
Co beneldopa
What ant diabetic drug can cause blood in urine
Pioglitazone
