OTC Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of MI
A
Central chest pain radiating to neck, arms, jaw Clammy sweating skin Pallor and or bluish lips N&V Rapid/irregular pulse Anxiety
2
Q
Differential diagnosis for MI
A
Pluerisy, pneumonia, indigestion
3
Q
What might you give someone with an MI while you wait for an ambulance
A
GTN
Aspirin to chew on… Apparently…
4
Q
What might you give someone with angina
A
GTN
You wouldn’t necessarily called 999
5
Q
Symptoms of HF
A
Pinkish froth cough (pulmonary oedema) Oedema (legs, ankles, abdo) Weight loss Fatigue and SOB Cough a few hours after lying down and elegised by sitting up
6
Q
Can you buy asp low dose OTC
A
Yes but antiplatelet therapy should only be initiated by a doctor
7
Q
Which one of these medications interacts with simvastatin… Amiodarone, aspirin or verapamil
What is the interaction and what action should you take?
A
Verapamil
