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pharmacology Flashcards

1
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what abx lowers the seizure threshold?

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ciprofloxacin- fluoroquinolone

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2
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Long QT is a well-recognised complication of using..? abx..

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fluroquinolones ie ciprofloxacin/ levofloxacin

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3
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what GFR should metformin be stopped?

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GFR <45

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4
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Drug-induced urinary retention?

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5
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criteria for liver transplantation

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6
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Inducers of the P450 system include

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7
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Cytochrome P450 Inhibitors

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8
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sildenafil are used to treat …?… in neonates

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pulmonary hypertension

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9
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TCA amitriptyline od tx?

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IV bicarbonate may reduce the risk of seizures and arrhythmias in severe toxicity

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10
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drugs that cause Corneal opacities

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amiodarone
indomethacin

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11
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drugs causing Optic neuritis?
cataracts?

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ethambutol
amiodarone
metronidazole

cataracts: steroids

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12
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treatment in opioid detoxification

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Methadone

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13
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Lithium toxicity can be precipitated by …what pain killer.. other drugs..?

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NSAIDs, thiazides

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14
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b blocker od, tx?

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IV atropine
glucagon

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15
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Azathioprine monitoring bloods?

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FBC LFT

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16
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diclofenac, are important to avoid in heart failure why?

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can promote fluid retention

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17
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Carbon monoxide poisoning - most common feature

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headache

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18
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class of drug?…..may cause precipitation of digoxin toxicity

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The calcium channel blockers diltiazem and verapamil both increase serum digoxin levels.

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19
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reverse digoxin toxicity?

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Digibind, Digoxin-specific antibody fragments

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20
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antedote Benzodiazepines ?

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flumazenil

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21
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antedote methanol

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ethanol

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22
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antedote salicylate?

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urinary alkalinization with IV bicarbonate
haemodialysis- if having pulmonary odema and metabolic acidoosis

23
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…. ?…. can reduce the effectiveness of the combined oral contraceptive pill

24
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gentamicin toxicity …?

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nehpro and ototoxicity

25
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symptoms of lithium toxicity?

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Diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain, coarse tremor, weakness, seizures, muscle twitches and blurred vision are among the signs and symptoms of lithium toxicity

26
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The risk of peripheral neuropathy with isoniazid can be reduced by prescribing ….

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pyridoxine

27
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Finasteride MOA

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5 alpha reductase inhibitor which converts testosterone into DHT

28
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DRUGS TO AVIOD IN CKD3? or kidney failure

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antibiotics: tetracycline, nitrofurantoin
NSAIDs
lithium
metformin

29
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metformin titration- how mnay days to wait before titrating it up?

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Metformin should be titrated slowly, leaving at least 7 days before increasing the dose.

30
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risks of taking allopurinol and azathioprine together

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Allopurinol increases risk of azathioprine toxicity

causing pancytopenia

31
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Adult Life Support (ALS) adrenaline doses

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Recommend Adult Life Support (ALS) adrenaline doses
anaphylaxis: 0.5mg - 0.5ml 1:1,000 IM
cardiac arrest: 1mg - 10ml 1:10,000 IV or 1ml of 1:1000 IV

32
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mum taking lithium- what can happen to baby?

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Ebsteins anomaly Lithium can cause cardiac foetal abnormalities

33
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what electrolyte inbalance predisposes patients to digoxin toxicity

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hypokalemia

34
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abx causing photo sensitivty?>

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tetracyclines, sulphonamides, ciprofloxacin

35
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diabetic drug causing Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion

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GLIM-EPRIDE

36
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Aspirin MOA?

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Aspirin is a non reversible COX 1 and 2 inhibitor

37
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Tinnitus may be one of the earliest symptoms of … OD?

38
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absolute contraindication to Sildenafil?

39
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Visual changes secondary to drugs
DIG?
SIDENAFIL?

40
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finasteride s/e?

41
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diclofenac is contraindicated in patients with

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ischaemic heart disease
peripheral arterial disease
cerebrovascular disease
congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association classification II-IV)

42
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antifreeze /methanol antidote?

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FOMEPIZOLE

43
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iron tablets od vs organophosphate antedote?

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Desferrioxmine

atropine

44
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Patients with MI secondary to cocaine use should be given

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IV benzodiazepines (diazepam) as part of acute (ACS) treatment

45
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what to do every 6 months when taking amioderone?

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TFT’S LFT’S

46
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Ecstasy poisoning

47
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Mefloquine S/E

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neuropsychiatric side-effects

AVOID A history of anxiety or depression

48
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What is the minimum time after ingestion of the tablets that a paracetamol level can be used to guide treatment with acetylcysteine?

49
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following complications is most likely to occur as a result of heroin use

52
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DIABETIC DRUG CAUSING DIG TOXICITY

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Thiazides may cause precipitation of digoxin toxicity

53
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furosemide s/e

54
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MONTELUKAST S/E

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ABNORMAL DREAMS
diarrhoea

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