Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Symptoms of organophosphate poisoning?
A
Salivation
Lacrimation
Urination
Defectation/Diarrhoea
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Small pupils
Muscle fasiculation
2
Q
Drugs that can precipitate lithium toxicity
A
Thiazide diuretics
ACEi/ARB
NSAIDS
Metronidazole
3
Q
Main side effect of herceptin
A
Cardiotoxicity
4
Q
What investigation is required before starting herceptin
A
Echocardiogram
5
Q
Mechanism of action of aspirin
A
Non reversible COX1 and 2 inhibitor