Pass the PSA

Question 1

6 contraindications to NSAIDs

Answer 1

Renal failure, asthma, GORD, clotting problem, heart failure, cardiovascular disease

Question 2

9 side effects of steroids

Answer 2

Ulcers, thin skin, cushing’s, diabetes, osteoporosis, infection, oedema, heart failure, confusion

Question 3

Which 2 antihypertensives cause bradycardia?

Answer 3

B blockers, CCB

Question 4

Which antihypertensives cause hyperkalaemia?

Answer 4

ACEi, sparing diuretics

Question 5

ACEi side effect

Answer 5

Dry cough

Question 6

2 side effects of B blockers

Answer 6

Wheeze, bradycardia

Question 7

3 side effects of CCBs

Answer 7

Peripheral oedema, flushing, bradycardia

Question 8

2 side effects of thiazide diuretics

Answer 8

Hypokalaemia, gout

Question 9

Potassium-sparing diuretic side effect

Answer 9

Gynaecomastia

Question 10

When is cyclizine not indicated?

Answer 10

Heart failure, worsens fluid retention

Question 11

Who should not be prescribed compression stockings?

Answer 11

Peripheral arterial disease

Question 12

1st line sedative for insomia

Answer 12

Zopiclone

Question 13

Chronic HF management steps 1 and 2

Answer 13

1. ACEi and B blocker 2. add spironolactone

Question 14

What is contraindicated with CCB?

Answer 14

ACEi