Pharmacology Flashcards

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Yellow staining of baby’s teeth due to mother taking which drug during pregnancy

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Lymecycline (Tetracyclins)

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Which antibiotic is associated with the risk of neonatal hemolysis

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Nitrofurantoin (treating UTI)
Co-trimoxazole (treating upper respiratory infections)

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Baby has a defect of the 8th cranial nerve, which medication did his mother take during pregnancy

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Streptomycin (aminoglycosides)

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Mode of Action of Atosipan (tocolytic)

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Oxytocin receptor antagonist

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according to nice guidelines, what is the 1st line tocolytic

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Nefidipine (ca channel blocker)

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Only indications to give b2 agonist as a tocolytic

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External cephalic version: Terbutaline SC
Emergency tocolyisis (in case of oxytocin hyper-stimulation): Terbutaline IV

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Most used uterotonic

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Oxytocin

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Oxytocin side effects

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• Tachycardia/Arrhythmia
• HTN
• Oliguria
• Natriuretic/Hyponatremi

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Forms of prostaglandin used as uterotonic

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○ Misoprostol(Most commonly used).
○ Dinoprostone
○ Dinoprost
○ Carboprost

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All prostaglandins are derived from

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arachidonic acid

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Uses of mifepristone as a uterotonic

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• Emergency contraception.
• Medical termination of pregnancy (IUFD – Abortion) #

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Mifepristone mode of action

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Competitive progesterone receptor antagonist
“Selective progesterone receptor modulator (SPRM)”

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Side effects of Ergometrin

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Ergotism (st anthony’s fire)
Diarrhea
Vomiting.
can cause sever vasoconstriction

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Misoprostol is of what type of prostaglandin

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Synthetic Prostaglandin E1 analogue (most commonly used)

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Dinoprostone is of what type of prostaglandin

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Naturally occurring Prostaglandin E2

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Dinoprost is of what type of prostaglandin

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Naturally occurring Prostaglandin F2 Alpha.

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Carboprost is of what type of prostaglandin

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Synthetic Prostaglandin F2 Alpha analogue

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Half life of Misoprostol

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40 minutes

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1st choice uterotonic in preventing PPH

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Oxytocin

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Half life of Oxytocin

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5 minutes

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Oxytocin Side effects

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• Tachycardia/Arrhythmia
• HTN
• Oliguria
• Natriuretic/Hyponatremia

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The half-life of ergometrine

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approximately 30-120 minutes

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Uteritonic Drugs used in the third stage of labour

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  1. Syntometrine® (Ergometrine 500mcg / Syntocinon 5IU) IM.
  2. Syntocinon
  3. Misoprostol 800mcg (PGE1 analogue)
  4. Carboprost® (PGF2α analogue)
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Syntometrine is contraindicated in

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hypertensive pregnancies.

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Side effects of misoprostol
commonly diarrhoea and nausea/vomiting
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Misoprostol method of administration
Taken orally / vaginally / rectally
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Carboprost method of administration
IM or intra-myometrial
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Carboprost cautions
Caution required in hypertension Avoided in asthmatics.
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the preferred method of induction of labour
vaginal PGE2 unless there are specific clinical reasons for not using it (in particular the risk of uterine hyperstimulation)
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Misoprostol & Mifepristone should only be offered as a method of induction of labour in a women with?
Intrauterine fetal death
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Why we don't give oral oxytocin?
As it is destroyed by gastric acid
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Peripheral function of Oxytocin
1. letdown reflex 2. Uterine contractions
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From where prostaglandin is produced by
all nucleated cells except for lymphocytes
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Prostaglandin is used in obstetrics in
1. Induction of labour 2. Termination of pregnancy 3. Management of PPH
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Common side effects of Dinprostone PGE2
Diarrhea Transient Pyrexia
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What is Ergotism?
Side effect of Ergometrine prolonged vasospasm results in gangrene, hallucination, abortion)
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In induction of labour, Membrane sweeping is indicated for nulliparous women at
40 to 41 weeks of gestation
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In induction of labour, Membrane sweeping is indicated for parous women at
41 weeks of gestation
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Mifepristone isn't offered in which types of abortions
missed and incomplete miscarriage (we use vaginal misopristol)
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Medical management of missed miscarriage
single dose 800 micrograms of vaginal misoprostol
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Medical management of incomplete miscarriage
single dose of 600 micrograms of misoprostol. (800 micrograms can be used as an alternative to allow alignment of treatment protocols for both missed and incomplete miscarriage.)
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We offer all women receiving medical management of miscarriage ?
pain relief and anti-emetics as needed. Rhesus Anti-D IgG (if needed)
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We offer antibiotic prophylaxis to medical or surgical abortion
Only surgical (oral doxycycline 100 mg twice a day for 3 days)
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In managing PPH, we offer how many RBC units
4 units of red blood cells
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In managing PPH, What is the ration of RBC to FFP offered
RBC:FFP 6:4
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In managing PPH, When we start FFP administration
after 4 units of RBCs
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First line surgical intervention in managing PPH
Intrauterine balloon tamponade
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What are Uterotonics contraindicated in HTN
1. Oxytocin 2. Ergometrine 3.Syntometrine 4. Carboprost
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What are Uterotonics tolerable in HTN
1. Syntocinon (infusion of 40IU in saline) 2.Misoprostol (orally - vaginally - rectally)
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Mechanism of action of Terbutaline
B2 agonist
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mifepristone mode of action
Progesterone antagonist
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Half life of Mifepristone?
25-30 hrs
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Types of Tocolytics
1. Atosiban (Oxytocin receptor antagonist) 2. B2 agonists (salbutamol- terbutaline- ritodrine 3. Ca channel Blockers (nifedipine) 4. MGSO4 5. GTN Patches
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Route of administration of Atosiban
IV
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Side effects of Nifedipine
VD, Hypotension and tachycardia
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Side effects of B2 agonist
• Tachycardia • Hypotension • Pulmonary oedema • Hypokalaemia • Hyperglycaemia
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Guidelines in Tocolysis in Preterm Labour
○ Intact membrane, Suspected PTL, 24w to 25+6 = consider Nifedipine ○ Intact membrane, Suspected PTL, 26w to 33+6 = offer Nifedipine ○ If nifedipine is CI, offer oxytocin receptor antagonists for tocolysis. ○ Do not offer beta-mimetics for tocolysis
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the major mood stabilizer in the UK for over 40 years
lithium carbonate
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therapeutic window of lithium carbonate
The therapeutic range of plasma concentration is narrow: 1–1.5 mEq/l. Below 1 mEq/l there is no psychotropic effect Above 1.5 mEq/l toxic effects begin to develop.
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Two of the most important actions of lithium are
1. inhibition of cyclic AMP production 2. reduction in receptor-stimulated phosphatidylinositol turnover.
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Most serious in using Lithium during pregnancy
Epstein anomaly in the fetus
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Which anti-epileptic drug carries the greatest risk of neural tube defects
Sodium valproate
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Midazolam is an effective anxiolytic drug, used for preoperative sedation. Which receptor is responsible for its action
GABA
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Paroxetine is teratogenic to which organ ?
CVS
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Diazepam can cross placenta, due to?
Lipid solubility
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Use of which agents during pregnancy is associated with "floppy infant syndrome?
Diazepam
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First line Antihypertensive drug in pregnancy
Labetalol (labipress)
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Labetalol mode of action
Selective alpha and non-selective beta antagonist It exerts its antihypertensive effect mainly through blockade of the β 1 -receptors expressed in the heart.
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Labetalol Side-effects
• Atrioventricular block and congestive cardiac failure •IUGR with prolonged use. • Neonatal hypoglycaemia + bradycardia have rarely been reported. • avoided in asthmatics, leads to bronchospasm diabetics leads to hypoglycemia in people with peripheral vascular disease as it leads to ischemic limb.
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Methyldopa mode of action
Centrally acting α2 –adrenoceptor agonists
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Role of Methyldopa as an antihypertensive drug in pregnancy
considered as second line treatment as an add on to labetolol but may be used first line instead
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Major side effect of Methyldopa that puts Labetalol in advantage
Postpartum depression (with long term use)
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Mode of action of Hydralazine as antihypertensive
direct acting vasodilator
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Mode of administration of Hydralazine
It needs to be given slowly over a minimum of 5 minutes IV. It can be repeated IV every 15 minutes if needed
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It's proven to be the best prevention and best treatment of fits in severe PET / Eclampsia.
MgSO4
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While treating with MgSO4, when it's required to monitor MgSO4 level?
If the patient is oliguric
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MgSO4 toxicity signs
• Hyporeflexia presents in advance of more serious effects • Respiratory depression • Cardio-respiratory arrest
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Monitoring of MgSO4 therapy
• Clinical (Hourly tendon reflexes) • Renal function (Hourly urine output) • Cardio-respiratory (ECG during and for 1 hour after loading dose – O2 saturation continuously)
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Anti-HTN drugs to be avoided in pregnancy
1. ACEI 2. Thiazaide diuretics 3. Statins
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Which anti-epileptic drug carries the greatest risk of neural tube defects?
Sodium Valproate
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Use of which agent during pregnancy is associated with "floppy infant syndrome"?
Diazepam
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Diazepam can cross placenta, due to?
Lipid solubility
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Pregnant women with epilepsy have the highest risk of breakthrough seizures during?
Postpartum
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All babies born to WWE taking enzyme-inducing AEDs should be offered
1 mg of intramuscular vitamin K to prevent hemorrhagic disease of the newborn.
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Main Cause of Death in WWE (women with epilepsy)
SUDEP - Sudden unexpected death of epilepsy
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the strongest risk factor for SUDEP
uncontrolled tonic-clonic seizures
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Enzyme Inducing AEDs
Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Phenobarbital, Topiramate, Primidone, Oxcarbazepine & Eslicarbazepine
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Non-enzyme Inducing AEDs
Sodium Valproate, Levetiracetam, Gabapentin, Vigabatrin, Tiagabine &Pregabalin
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Anti-epileptic Drugs are associated with increased teratogenicity like
✓ NTDS ✓ Cleft lip and palate ✓ Cardiac defects ✓ Urogenital defects ✓ Neonatal coagulopathies ✓ Skeletal abnormalitie
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Malformations associated with Phenytoin
Phenytoin is associated with malformations mainly due to alterations in folate metabolism. The fetal anticonvulsant syndrome is: ✓ Cleft lip/palate ✓ Microcephaly ✓ Cardiac abnormalities ✓ Mental retardation • Not associated with NTDS
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Mode of action of Diazepam
Positive modulator of GABA
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Antidote of Diazepam
Flumazenil
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Diazepam can causes
Neonatal benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome (floppy infant syndrome) when taken in 3rd trimester.
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What AEDs has the least risk of fetal malformations
lamotrigine, and carbamazepine monotherapy at lower doses
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According to RCOG guidance antenatal steroids should be offered to which group undergoing elective C-section?
C-section prior to 38+6 weeks gestation
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Which antiemetic drug can cause uncontrolled muscle movements?
Metoclopramide (2nd line ttt after promethazine)
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Is labetalol associated with orthostatic hypotension
NO
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What drug can be given to reverse myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression) in methotrexate toxicity?
Folonic Acid
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Which cytokines are secreted by virally infected host cells and Stimulates uninfected neighbouring cells to synthesize antiviral proteins?
Interferons alpha and beta (IFN α and IFN β)
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Acyclovir mode of action
guanine analogue, Inhibits viral DNA polymerase.
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Is Ribavirin indicated in pregnancy
FDA pregnancy category X.
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Clinically used interferons
(INF-α) are used in treatment of chronic HBV and HCV infections and also in refractory condyloma acuminate (genital warts).
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What is Protein C
Physiological anticoagulant Activated by thrombin Degrades factors Va and VIIIa
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What is Protein S
Co-factor with protein C
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What is Factor V Leiden
Variant of factor V that cannot be inactivated by protein C Causes hyper-coagulant state Autosomal dominant condition Present in 30% of patients with DVT and PE
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Heparin mechanism of action
Activates anti-thrombin III causing inactivation of Thrombin (factor IIa) and factors IXa, Xa, XIa, and XII.
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Heparin Route of administration
○ Heparin is administered intravenously or subcutaneously ○ It has a half life of about 1 hour. ○ Usually it is given by infusion after a bolus loading. ○ It is monitored by APTT.
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Antidote of Heparin
Protamine sulphate.
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Is heparin safe in pregnancy
Yes, it doesn't cross placenta. It also isn't secreted in milk
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Heparin Side effects
1. Haemorrhage (Treated by ceasing administration and, if necessary, administration of protamine) 2. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (Due to the development of antibodies after 4–5 days administration). 3. Osteoporosis. 4. Alopecia. 5. Hyperkalemia.
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Is warfarin safe in pregnancy
No, it crosses the placenta. may cause warfarin embryopathy in 5% of fetuses exposed in 6-12 weeks
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Is warfarin safe in breast feeding
yes
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What should women on warfarin do during pregnancy
Convert to LMWH, unless the thrombo-embolic risk is so high that it needs to be continued e.g. metallic heart valves”. Convert back to warfarin 5-7 days after delivery
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Can we use warfarin anytime in pregnancy.
May be used between 12 – 36 weeks if absolutely necessary, but as they cross the placenta they cause anti-coagulation in the fetus and as such there is a risk of fetal intracranial haemorrhage, especially if taken close to delivery.
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Warfarin mode of action
inhibiting vitamin K dependent clotting factors (10,9,7,2)
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Warfarin antidote
FFP, Vitamin K and Prothrombin complex concentrate.
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Warfarin embryopathy
It is associated with multiple cranio-facial and skeletal abnormalities (Conradi-Hunnerman syndrome) ○ Hypoplasia of nasal bridge ○ Congenital heart defects ○ Ventriculomegaly ○ Agenesis of the corpus callosum ○ Stippled epiphyses
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When should the last therapeutic dose of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) be stopped before regional anaesthesia?
24 hrs
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What is Tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA)
• Catalyzes conversion of plasminogen to plasmin which is a fibrinolytic enzyme. • Examples: Alteplase and Reteplase. • Antidote: Aminocaproic acid (anti-fibrinolytic)
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What is the mechanism of action of Dabigatran?
Thrombin inhibitor
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When should the prophylactic dose of low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) be stopped before regional analgesia?
12 hrs
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Coumarin drug antagonize which vitamin?
Vit K
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Thromboprophylaxis on patient with hyperemesis ?
Until discharge (disease dissolve)
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recommended drug of choice for prophylaxis of malaria in pregnancy
Mefloquine (5mg/kg once a week) is the recommended drug of choice for prophylaxis in the second and third trimesters for chloroquine-resistant areas.
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Severe or complicated malaria TTT
Artesunate I.V. Or Quinine I.V + Clindamycin I.V. Quinine is associated with severe and recurrent hypoglycaemia in late pregnancy.
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Uncomplicated malaria TTT
P. Falciparum - Resistant P. Vivax: Quinine (oral) + Clindamycin (oral) Or Riamet Or Malarone Non P. Falciparum (P. Vivax – P. Ovale – P. Malariae): Chloroquine (oral)
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What is the mechanism of action of trimethoprim?
Inhibits dihydrofolate reductase (Anitbiotic)
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Heparin structure
sulphate polysaccharide
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Which of the following Antineoplastic drugs causing hemorrhagic cystitis?
Cyclophosphamide
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Mechanism of action of ulipristal acetate
selective progesterone receptor modulator used in emergency contraception and fibroids
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Botulinum toxin is now used to treat neurogenic bladder because of its ability t
Inhibit the release of acetylcholine
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Male came for infertility check up who was taking Finasteride for treatment of his male pattern baldness. Finasteride exert its action by inhibition of which enzyme?
5-alpha reductase
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What is the mechanism of Letrozole drug ?
Aromatase inhibitor
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Drosperinone is?
Progestogen
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What is the mode of action of Tranexamic acid?
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What is the mode of action of Tranexamic acid?
Inhibits Plasminogen Activation
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Which is non-ergot dopamine agonist drug used to treat hyperprolactinemia?
Quinagolide
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How much Mirena secretes in 24 hours ?
20 micro grams
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What is the most common side effect with etonogestrel implant?
Infrequent bleeding
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Why ramifentanil used in patient controlled analgesia?
Short acting easily metabolized by serum esterase
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The generation of prostanoids is catalysed by the enzyme
prostaglandin H2 synthase, also known as cyclooxygenase (COX)
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NSAIDs mode of action
lock the first oxidation step of arachidonic acid (precursor of all eicosanoids) that is catalysed by COX enzyme.
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With regard to opioid receptors. Fentanyl acts primarily as a potent?
Mu receptor agonist - morphine - methadone
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Types of Progesteron only pills
1. Traditional (e.g. Femulen®, Micronor®, Norgeston®): thickening cervical mucus so preventing sperm entry at neck of womb. 2. Desogestrel (e.g. Cerazette®):have potential benefits over traditional POPs because ovulation is inhibited in up to 97% of cycles and they have a 12-hour window for missed pills.
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Benefits of using Desogestrel POPs
have potential benefits over traditional POPs because ovulation is inhibited in up to 97% of cycles and they have a 12-hour window for missed pills. It also thicken cervical mucus.
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Side effects of POPs
○ Changes in bleeding patterns (Irregular bleeding) ○ Mood changes (Depression) ○ Acne ○ Breast discomfort ○ While the overall risk of pregnancy is reduced with use of traditional POPs, around 1 in 10 pregnancies that do occur may be ectopic
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If a woman vomits within 2 hours of POPs taking?
- If a woman vomits within 2 hours of pill taking, another pill should be taken as soon as possible. - If the subsequent pill is missed, additional precautions are required until 48 hours after pill taking has been resumed.
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Window for missed pills in Desogestrel?
12 hours window
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Window for missed pills in traditional POPs?
3 hours window
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POPs missed pills protocol
-the pill should be taken once the patient remembered it. - if 2 pills are missed, only one pill should be taken. - the next pill should be taken at the usual time, that may mean that 2 pills may be taken in one day. - Additional contraceptive precautions shall be used for 48 hours after resuming the POPs. -Emergency contraception is indicated if unprotected sexual intercourse happened within this 48 hours.
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Types of Combined hormonal contraceptives in UK
○ Combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) ○ Combined transdermal patch (CTP) that releases an average of 33.9 μg EE and 203 μg norelgestromin per 24 hours. ○ Combined vaginal ring (CVR) that releases EE and etonogestrel at daily rates of 15 μg and 120 μg, respectively.
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Constituents of Combined transdermal patch (CTP)
Combined transdermal patch (CTP) releases an average of 33.9 μg ethinyloestradiol and 203 μg norelgestromin per 24 hours.
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Constituents of Combined vaginal ring (CVR)
Combined vaginal ring (CVR) releases Ethinyloestradiol and etonogestrel at daily rates of 15 μg and 120 μg, respectively.
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What is Co-cyprinidiol?
Co-cyprindiol (containing 35 μg EE with cyproterone acetate, an anti-androgen) is indicated for management of moderate to severe acne and hirsutism. Women using co-cyprindiol for these indications do not require additional contraception.
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Emergency contraception
1. Ulipristal (EllaOne®) :Effective up to 5 days after sexual intercourse. 2. Copper IUD: Can be inserted up to 120 hours after SI. 3. Levonogestrel: up to 72 hours after SI
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Ulipristal is thought to prevent pregnancy by what primary mechanism?
Inhibition of ovulation
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Which of the following best describes Ulipristal?
Selective Progesterone Receptor Modulator
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What is the most common adverse effect experienced by women taking the progestogen only pill?
Irregular bleeding pattern
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FINASTERIDE EXERT ITS ACTION BY INHIBITION OF WHICH ENZYME?
5-ALPHA REDUCTASE
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Following Ectopic pregnancy, What percentage of women treated mediccaly with methotrexate single dose will require surgical intervention?
7% will require surgical intervention 15% will require another dose
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144. What is the most common adverse effect experienced by women taking the progestogen-only pills
Erratic bleeding
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What is the most common side effect with etonogestrel implant
Infrequent bleeding
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Mirena secret in 24 hours ?
20 mcg initially. 18mcg 1 year after insirtion. 12 mcg 4 years after insertion 10mcg 5 years after insertion
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Mechanism of action of Apixaban
Direct inhibitor of factor Xa
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Fluconazole mechanism of action
Potent inhibitor of ergosterol synthesis
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Diethylstilbestrol associated with which neoplasm
Clear cell adenocarcinoma
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What is diethystilbesterol
Synthetic estrogen
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Mechanism of action of indomethacin
Cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor
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What normal physiological changes seen in pregnancy are associated with a slower drug metabolism
Delayed gastric emptying
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Mechanism of action of Neostigmine is?
Anticholinesterase
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INH (isoniazid) Metabolism is by ?
Acetylation
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For women with GBS who have agreed to IAP what drug should be used
- Benzylpenicillin (till delivery) - cephalosporin (if not severely allergic to penicillin) - vancomycin ( if severely allergic to penicillin) - Clindamycin (no longer used as it’s 16% resistant)
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First line outpatient therapy of PID
IM ceftriaxone 1g single dose + Oral doxycycline 100mg BD for 14 days + Oral metronidazole 400mg BD for 14 days
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S/E of chemotherapy
1. Bone Marrow suppression (neutropenia-anemia-thrombocytopenia) 2. Nausea and Vomiting 3. Mucositis (esp. methotrexate) 4. Alopecia (esp. Taxanes)
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Pregnancy related nausea and vomiting uses PUQE index. What is the Maximum score?
15
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Pregnant women with Nausea and vomiting. Which fluid should no be given?
5% Dextrose
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Clavulanic acid is what type of drug
Beta lactamase inhibitor
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What is the maximum dose of lidocaine the should be used in a pregnant woman
21ml 1% lidocaine
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Which antiepileptic drug induced cytochrome P450
Phenytoin
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Tamoxifen mode of action
Selective estrogen receptor modulator
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Contraindicated antimalarial in pregnancy
Doxycycline Primaquine
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What are the eicosanoids
- prostaglandins - prostacyclins - thromboxane - leukotreines
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Fentanyl is approximately how many times more potent than morphine
100 times
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Bromocriptine and Cabergoline are agonists of what receptor
D2
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Cyclizine and Promethazine mode of action
Histamine H1-receptor antagonist
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Lidocaine acting by blocking what?
Fast Voltage gated sodium channels
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Lidocaine half-life
2 hours
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Maximum dose of Lidocaine
3 mg/kg
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Maximum dose of lidocaine with adrenaline
7mg/kg
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Two most common Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor
Methotrexate Trimethoprim
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Antidote of Heroin
Naloxone
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Ramipril side effects
-IUGR -Renel dysgenesis (ACEI)
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LFT, RFT and Blood tests, in initiation Methotrexate ttt?
every 1-2 weeks
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LFT, RFT and Blood tests, in established Methotrexate ttt?
2-3 months
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What percent of patients allergic to penicillin will be allergic to cephalosporin
10%
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Most common side effects of OAB therapy
Dry mouth = 1 in 10 patients
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1st line ttt of OAB
-Oxybutynin -Tolterodin -Darifencain
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Which method of contraception reduces the effect of Lamotrigine?
Estrogen component of contraception (NOT PROGESTERON)
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Resume COCs after Abortions and Birth giving
After Abortion immediately After delivery if not breastfeeding with 3 weeks
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Mode of action of Mefenamic Acid
Prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor
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Choanal Atresia is a side effect of what drug
Carbimazol
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LMWH is monitored by
Anti-factor Xa activity
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First line ovulation induction (ttt of PCO)
Letrozol (Less risk of multiple pregnancy)
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Ovulation induction drugs
1- Letrozole #1 2- Gonadotrophins #2 3- Metformin 4- Clomiphene Citrate
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Phase 2 reaction of drug metabolism
Conjugation
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Hematological action of Prostacyclin PGI2
Inhibit platelet aggregation
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Hematological action of Thromboxane TXA2
Induce platelet aggregation