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Pharmacology Flashcards

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Resistant HTN despite optimal doses ACEi/ARB + CCB + thiazide-like diuretic. What to start?

A

K </= 4.5 spironolactone
(caution for reduced egfr, risk of hyperkalaemia)
K >4.5 alpha-blocker or B-blocker

(If still uncontrolled on 4 drugs, specialist advice to be sought)

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Treatment for tinea capitis?

A

Oral griseofulvin
Or
Ketoconazole shampoo

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Which antihypertensive drug means you can only take 20mg simvastatin with it?

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Amlodipine

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For ischaemic stroke and TIA, which anti-platelet to take for life?

A

Clopidogrel

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Which antihypertensives can worsen glycemic control?

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Thiazides ie bendroflumethiazide
Beta-blockers

Others: glucocorticoids, anti-psychotics

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Side effects of CCB ie ‘pines’

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P- Peripheral oedema
I - DIzziness
N -Nausea
E - Abdominal pain
S - Sleepy - fatigue

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