Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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mechanism of action on benzodiazepines

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GABA A receptor agonist which potentiates effects of GABA nad increased frequency of Cl channel opening (activates Cl channels)

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mechanism of action of melatonin

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binds to MT1 receptors in suprachiasmic nucleus of anterior hypothalamus and regulates circadian rhythm

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mechanism of action of methyphenidate

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inhibits reuptake of dopamine and noradrenaline so increases level of dopamine and noradrenaline in basal ganglia
sodium dependent dopamine transporter inhibitor

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side effects of methylphenidate

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  • reduced appetite
  • sleep disturbance
  • hypertension
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mechanism of action of atomextine

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noradrenergic effect via alpha and beta receptors

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side effects of atomextine

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hypertension
tachycardia
stroke, heart attacks
sudden death

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mechanism of action of rituximab

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targets CD20 surface molecule on B cells

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mechanism of action of tociluzumab

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acts by inhibiting IL-6 and prevents inflammation

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mechanism of action of adalidumab

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binds to TNF-alpha and neutralises its bioactivity and causes apoptosis of TNF expressing mononuclear cells

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mechanism of action of IV immunoglobulin

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blocks fragment crystallisable receptors and reduces haemolysis

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mechanism of action of vigabatrin

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inactivates GABA transaminase so inhibits GABA breakdown

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side effects of vigabatrin

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diplopia
reduced peripheral vision
optic neuritis
retinal atrophy
aggression
alopecia

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mechanism of action of phenobarbital

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binds to GABA -A receptors and prolongs chloride channel opening time and increases threshold for action potential and depressing central nervous system

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mechanism of action of phenytoin

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blocks voltage gated Na channels and reduces synpatic transmission

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15
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side effects of phenytoin

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hair changes - excessive hair growth
nystagmus
teratogenic
gingivial hypertrophy
vit D deficiency

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mechanism of action of sodium valproate

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reduction of catabolism of GABA to increase availability of GABA.
blocks voltage gated Na channels and suppresses neuronal hyperexcaitability

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17
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side effects of sodium valproate

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  • teratogenic
  • increased appetite and weight gain
  • insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome
  • easy bruising
  • hair loss
  • tremor
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mechanism of action of retinoids

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vitamin A derivative

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features of fetal retinoid syndrome

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small low set ears
stenosis of ear canals +/- deafness
microcephaly
celft lip and palate
transposition of great arteries, hypoplastic l heart syndrome

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mechanism of action of lidocaine

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prolongs inactivation of voltage gated sodium channels which prevents action potentials firing

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mechanism of action of bisphosphonates

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inhibits osteoclast actvity

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mechanism of action of oxybutynin

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muscarinic receptor antagonist for acetylcholine which causes relaxtion of bladder smooth muscle to increase capacity

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mechanism of action of desmopressin

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synthetic analogue of ADH - increases cellular permeability of collecting ducts and increases reabsorption of water

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mechanism of action of adenosine

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A1 adenosine receptor agonist which reduces conduction time in AV node by inhibiting calcium influx and promoting K efflux

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25
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1/2 life of adenosine

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10 secs -> give large vein close to heart

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mechanism of action of amiodarone

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potassium channel blocker which prolongs action potential

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side effects of amiodarone

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pulmonary fibrosis
hypothyroidism
corneal deposits
photo sensitivity rash

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mechanism of action of milrinone (phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor)

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+ve inotrope and vasodilator
competitive phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor that inhibits degradation of camp and increase cAMP to increase myocardial contractility, promotes myocardial relaxation and reduced vascular tone in circulation

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mechanism of action of atropine

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blocks vagal impulses

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mechanism of action of statins

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inhibits HMG Co-a and reduces LDL cholesterol levels

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mechanism of action of ezetimibe

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inhibits dietary cholesterol absorption in intestine by blocking NPC1L1 at brush border

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mechanism of action of trimethoprim

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dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor so blocks DNA synthesis

/ inhibition of tetrahydrofolic acid synthesis

side effect: rise of creatinine

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33
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side effects of rifampicin

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orange bodily fluids
liver dysfunction
potent enzyme inducer (effects INR)

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34
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side effects of isoniazid

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peripheral neuropathy (vit B6 deficiency)
deranged liver function
agranulocytosis
cutaneous adverse reactions
seizures (if in newborn)

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35
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side effects of ethambutol

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visual disturbances
ocular toxicty

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36
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treatment of TB meningitis

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12 months rifampicin and isoniazid
2 months pyrazinamide and ethambutol
initial steroids

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mechanism of action of fusidic acid

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inhibit protein synthesis (bacteriostatic effect)

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mechanism of action of aminoglycoside

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eg. gentamicin, amikacin
inhibit protein/ bacterial synthesis (binds to 30S ribosome)

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39
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side effects of gentamicin

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vestibulo toxicity -> hearing loss
nephrotoxicity

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40
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how is heparin monitored

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anti Xa levels

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41
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antidote of unfractioned heparin

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protamine

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42
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mechanism of action of ibuprofen

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reduces prostaglandin synthesis through non selective inhibition of COX 1 and 2

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mechanism of action of osmotic diuretic e.g. mannitol

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osmosis in the proximal renal tubule.
does not cross blood brain barrier - increases intravascular volume and promotes fluid shift from brain to blood to prevent cerebral oedema

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44
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mechanism of action of potassium sparing diuretics e.g. spironolactone

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block action of aldosterone at collecting duct leading to loss of Na and water excretion (retain K and H ions)

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45
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mechanism of action of loop diuretics e.g. furosemide, bumetanide

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inhibit Na-K-Cl co transporter in thick ascending limp of loop of henle causing loss of Na, K, Cl and water in the urine

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46
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side effect of furosemide

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metabolic alkalosis
dizziness
headache
hypokalaemia
hyponatraemia
hypocalcaemia

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47
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mechanism of action of thiazide diuretics e.g. bendroflumethiazide

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acts at proximal part of distal convulated tubule

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mechanism of action of prostaglandin E1

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acts on E4 receptors on smooth muscle of ductus coupled to Gs GPCR and causes smooth muscle relaxation and patent ductus arteriosus

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49
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side effects of prostaglandin E1

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apnoea
resp depression
tissue oedema
fever
seizures

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50
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side effects of calcium channel blockers

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gym hypertrophy (nifedipine)
constipation
bradycardia
hypotension
AV blocker
vertigo

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51
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side effects of corticosteroids

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1st week - insomnia *, psychosis
prolonged - diabetes, immunosuppression, pathological fractures (osteoporosis)
striae
acne
hypertension
glaucoa
reduction in growth velocity

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52
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mechanism of action of low dose of adrenaline

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acts at beta 1 adrenoreceptors in myocardium (in the heart) to increase contractility and reduced systemic vascular resistance

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mechanism of action of high doses of adrenaline

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acts at alpha 1 ** and 2 adrenoreceptors on peripheral vasculature (in veins + arterioles) to cause vasoconstriction to increase systemic vascular resistance (IN ANAPHYLAXIS)

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54
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mechanism of action of ipratropium

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anti muscarinic bronchodilator and cholingeric receptor blocker

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55
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side effects of ipratropium

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myodriasis
flushing of skin
hyperthermia
dry skin
agitation

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mechanism of action of salbutamol

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beta 2 adrenergic receptor agonist
activates adenyl cyclase to form cAMP and relaxes smooth muscle

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mechanism of action of montelukast

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leukotriene receptor antagonist which reduces bronchoconstriction and inflammation in asthma

indicated , 5 y/o when unable to use iCS

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mechanism of action of aminophylline

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phosphodiesterase inhibitor (type 3) to relax smooth muscle

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mechanism of action of penicillin

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inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis

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mechanism of action of quinolones e.g. ciprofloxacin

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inhibit DNA gyrase

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61
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side effects of vancomycin

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red man syndrome (GIVE SLOWLY IV)
ototoxicity - auditoray portion of VIII cranial nerve
nephrotoxicity - interstitial nephritis short term

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mechanism of action of dornase alpha

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endonucleatic cleavage of extracellular DNA and reduces sputum viscosity (used in CF)

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63
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mechanism of action of WARFARIN

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vitamin K antagonist and reduces factors 2, 7, 9 , 10 and protein C and S

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mechanism of action of ondansetron

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selective 5-HT3 (serotonin) receptor antagonist

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mechanism of action of ursodeoxycolic acid

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reduces hepatocellular apoptosis

66
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mechanism of flecainide

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block Na channel so reduces rate of depolarisation of phase 0 without changing length of duration of action potential

67
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mechanism of action of indomethacin

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inhibit prostaglandin E2 synthesis
prostaglandin E2 relaxes smooth muscle and inhibits closure of patent ductus arteriosus
NSAID

68
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mechanism of clindamycin

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inhibit protein synthesis (at 50S subunit)

69
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side effects of atypical anti psychotics e.g. risperidone, olazapine

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hyperprolactinaemai e.g. enlarged breast, secondary amenorrhoea, reduced libido (risperidone ***)
extrapyramidal symptoms - tremor, parkinson like symptoms, tradive dyskinsea

70
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mechanism of action of risperidone

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inhibit dopamine D2 receptors in mesolimbic pathway

D2, 5-HT, alpha 1 and histamine antagonist

71
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mechanism of action of serotonin

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5HT-1D (serotonin) receptor agonist resulting in vasoconstriction of cranial blood vessels

72
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mechanism of action of isoniazid

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inhibit mycolic acid synthesis
selective for mycobacteria

73
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Severe side effect of metoclopramide

A

dystonic reaction!
can occur in 25% in first 24 hours
torsion of neck, fixed glaze
treat with IV procyclidine

74
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treatment of malignant hyperthermia

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IV dantrolene

75
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presentation of malignant hyperthermia

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rigidity, fever, tachycardia

76
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mechanism of action of LMWH

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acclerates anti thrombin dependent inactivation of factor Xa

CAUSES REDUCED THROMBIN PRODUCTION AND LESS FIBRINOGEN CONVERTED TO FIBRIN AND FEWER CLOTS

77
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mechanism of action of acetazalomide

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carbonic anyhydrase inhibitor
Increases secretion of bicarbonate, Na, K, water from kidneys - therefore at risk of metabolic acidosis

78
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potency of steroids

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mild = hydrocortisone
moderate = eumovate, trimovate
potent = betnovate
very potent = dermovate

79
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side effects of tetracyclines e.g. doxycycline

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yellow discolouration of teeth
not licensed <12 y/o and during breatsfeeding
dental hypoplasia

80
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side effect of vincristine

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inhibits microtubule activity

motor and sensory neuropathies
ataxia
LOSS OF ANKLE JERKS

81
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side effects of SSRIs

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GI bleeding
GI upset
headache
dry mouth, excessive sweating
loss of libido
insomnia

82
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mechanism of action of topiramate

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modulates voltage gated sodium channels
potentiates GABA inhibition
blocks glutamate neurotransmision

83
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side effect of topriamate (epilepsy)

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nephrolithiasis

84
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side effects of ciclosporin

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chronic interstitial nephritis
excessive growth and thickness of hair
gum hypertrophy

85
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mechanism of action of infliximab

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inactivates TNF alpha with high affinity

IgG monoclonal antibody

86
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mechanism of action of sulfasalazine

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inhibit leukotrienes

87
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presentation of paracetamol overdose

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nausea and vomiting, anorexia, liver enlarged and tender -> acute liver failure, lactic acidosis, hypoglycaemia

88
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management of paracetamol overdose

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N-acetylcysteine - replaces gluthione stores , 21 hour regime

(activated charcoal if within 1 hour of ingestion)

89
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presentation of benzodiazepine overdose

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ataxia, slurred speech, nystagmus, blurred vision, sedation, hallucinations

90
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treatment of benzodiazepine overdose

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flumzenil - benzodiazepine receptor site antagonist

91
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presentation of opiate overdose

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hypoventilation, hypotension, mioism, sedation, bradycardia

92
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treatment of opiate overdose

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naloxone - competitive antagonist of opioid receptor

93
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presentation of lead poisoning

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abdo pain, vomiting, constipation, headache, irritable, encephalopathy, hypertension, fanconi syndorme, nephritis

94
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investigations for lead poisoning

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  1. blood lead levels
  2. FBC
  3. peripheral smear - basophilic stripping of RBC
95
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management of lead poisoning

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chelation, DMSA, penicillamine

96
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presentation of salicylate (aspirin) overdose

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  • nausea and vomiting
  • tinnitus
  • deafness
  • dehydration, sweating
  • restless
  • pulmonary oedema
  • confusion, seizures
97
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blood gas of salicylate overdose

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initially = resp alkalosis
progresses = metabolic acidosis

98
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investigations for salicylate overdose

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plasma salicylate levels:
2 hours if symptomatic
4 hours if asymptomatic

99
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management of salicylate overdose

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activated charcoal if < 1 hour
gastric lavage
dialysis

100
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presentation of CO poisoning

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headache, dyspnoea, coma, convulsions, death

101
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management of CO poisoning

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100% oxygen

102
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management of anti freeze poisoning

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fomepizole - inhibitor of alcohol dehydrogenase

103
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management of beta blocker overdose

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  1. atropine
  2. IV glucagon (stimulate cAMP)
104
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mechanism of cylizine

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H1 histamine antagonist whichg acts at H1 receptors in chemoreceptor trigger zone in vestibular nucleus - acts at medulla oblongata

105
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side effect of cyclizine

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urinary retention, sedation

106
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conversion of oral/ s/c morphine

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3mg oral morphine = 1.5 mg s/c or iV morphine morphine = 1mg diamorphine

107
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mechanism of action of carbamazepine

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binds to voltage gated Na channels and extends inactivated phase to prevent rapid action potentials

108
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mechanism of action of lamotrigine

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acts at voltage gated N channels to inactivate them

109
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side effects of lamotrigine

A

rash -> stevens johnson syndrome
ATAXIA

110
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mechanism of action of ethosuximide

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calcium channel blocker -> reduces calcium channel (T type) currents in thalamic neurones

111
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side effect of ethosuximide

A

nausea, vomiting
sleep disturance
drowsiness
hyperactivity
distinctive taste - poor compliance

112
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presentation of myasthenia gravis

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fatiguable weakness - proximal , upper limb, worse throughout the day
eye lid weakness (ptosis)
reduced facial expression
speech and swallowing problems

113
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diagnosis of myasthenia gravis

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  1. EMG conduction studies
  2. antibody testing
  3. improvement with anticholineresterase edriohonism
114
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mechanism of action of ACE-I

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prevent conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2 so they reduce aldosterone secretion
reduces preload and afterload in HF by decreasing vascular resistance

115
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mechanism of action of beta blockers

A

increase stroke volume and decrease contractility of heart

116
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mechanism of action of digoxin

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cardiac glycoside inhibits Na/K ATPase that increases intracellular Na and secondary increase in intracellular Ca increasing force of contraction

117
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mechansim of action of dopamine

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catecholaemine that stimulates beta 1, alpha 1 and dopaminergic receptors

118
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mechanism of action of dobutamine

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sympathomimetic :
1. beta 1 stimulation (stronger than alpha) - increases contractility
2. beta 2 stimulation - systemic vasodilation

119
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mechanism of action of metformin

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decreases gluconeogenesis and increases peripheral utilisation of glucose

120
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Side effects of cyclophosphamide

A

causes cell apoptosis

haemorrhagic cystitis

121
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side effects of doxorubicin

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inhibits topiosomerase §

dilated cardiomyopathy

122
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5 drugs used in hodgkins lymphoma

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rituximab
cyclophosphamide
doxorubicin
vincristine
prednisolon

123
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medications prolonging QT interval

A

clarithromycin
fluoeoquinolones
anti malarials
ketonazole

124
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mechanism of action of blinatumomab

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used in B cell leukaemia

targets CD19 antigens on B lymphocytes

125
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dose of adrenaline in anaphylaxis

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1 IN 1000 IM adrenaline

< 6 MONTHS - 0.15ml
6m-6 y/o - 0.3ml
> 6 y/o - 0.5ml

126
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which drugs cause steven johnsons rash

A

carbamazepine
phenytoin
lamotrigine
phenobarbital

127
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mechansim of clarithromycin (macrolide)

A

bind to 50s subunit to inhibit bacterial synthesis

128
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mechanism of action of cyclopentolate

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muscarinic acetylcholine M1 receptor antagonist

causes dilatation of the eye and prevents accommodation for eye exams e.g. ROP exams

129
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mechanism of action of pilocarpine

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binds to M1, M2 and M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors

constricts pupils and used in management of raised intra-ocular pressure and to induce myosis

130
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mechanism of action of allopurinol

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xanthine oxidase inhibior directly and through its active metabolite

131
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mechanism of topical atropine

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binds and inhibits muscarinic (M1-M5) acetylcholine receptors to block the action of pupillary sphincter muscle and cause pupil dilatation

132
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side effects of topical atropine

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flushing
dilated pupils
blurred vision
dry mouth
tachycardia
(autonomic symptoms)

133
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mechanism of prednisolone

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inhibits migration of neutrophils (polymorphonuclear leukocytes)

134
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mechanism of action of hyoscine butylbromide

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blocks muscarinic receptors in smooth muscle GI tract (anticholinergic)

135
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mechanism of fexofenadine

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H1 antagonist

136
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mechanism of action of amlodipine

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inhibition of calcium ion influx at L type calcium channels causing peripheral vascular resistance to decrease

137
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mechanism of action of ranitidine

A

H2 receptor blocker

138
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mechanism of action of propanolol

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beta 1 (cardiac myocytes) and 2 (peripheral blood vessels) receptor antagonist

139
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mechanism of rocuronium

A

competitive acetylcholine receptor antagonist
used to cause muscle paralysis

140
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mechanism of action of vancomycin

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inhibit synthesis of bacterial cell wall (treats MRSA)

141
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Mechanism of action of mycophenolate

A

inhibit synthesis and proliferation of DNA

142
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mechanism of action of chloramphenicol

A

inhibit 50s subunit of ribosome
treat typhoid, otitis externa and bacterial conjunctivitus

143
Q

mechanism of action of levetiracetam

A

modulates synaptic vesicle protein 2a

144
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mechanism of action of domperidone

A

dopamine receptor antagonist

SE= dry mouth, constipation

145
Q

mechanism of action fo sildenafil

A

phospodiesterase V inhibitor to cause vasodilation

146
Q

mechanism of caffeine in neonates

A

blocks adenosine receptors and causing increase sensisitivity to CO2

147
Q

side effect of gangliciclovir

A

leukopenia, anaemia, thromboctypenia
monitor FBC

148
Q

topical atropine side effects

A

flushing
dilated pupils
blurred vision
tachycardia
dry mouth

149
Q

TCA overdose

A

dilated pupils
tachycardia
dry skin
hot
confusion

150
Q

opiate toxicity symptoms

A

constricted pupils
bradycardia
drowsy
coma
seizures
resp depression
urinary retention

151
Q

indomethacin side effects

A

agranulocytosis
arrhythmias
fludi retention
hypotension

152
Q

amphotericin side effects

A

anaemia
diarrhoea
hepatic and electrolyte abnormalities

153
Q

sildenafil side effects

A

haemorrhage
vasodilation
arrhythmias
GORD

154
Q

mechanism of action of azathioprine

A

inhibition of purine nucleotide synthesis

155
Q

management of iron overload

A

desferroxamine iV

156
Q

describe serotonin syndrome

A

sweaty
dilated pupils
increased tone
increased reflexes
agitated

157
Q

mechanism of oseltamivir

A

neurominadase inhibitor
hydrolyses sialic acid residues on host cells to release newly formed virions

158
Q

mechanism of botulinum toxin

A

acts at presynaptic cholinergic nerve terminals and inhibits release of acetylcholine

159
Q

examples of gram -ve rods

A

e.coli
pseudomonas
burkholderia

160
Q

examples of gram +ve rods

A

c.diff
listeria

161
Q

mechanism of sulphorylureas e.g. gliclazide

A

act at ATP sensitive K channel in beta cells -> increases channel closing so insulin is released