Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
can ACEi cause hyper or hypokalaemia
A
hyperkalaemia
2
Q
what is sildenafil
A
viagra
3
Q
how does viagra work
A
stops the break down of nitrate oxide… so get too much nitrate oxide in blood
4
Q
can diuretics exacerbate gout
A
yes as they cause less uric acid to get secreted
5
Q
should you have statin and grapefruit
A
NO…the fruit stops the metabolizing of a statin
6
Q
if having surgery, how many days before should you stop warfarin treatment
A
5 days
target INR should be 1.5
7
Q
what is normal INR
A
about 1
8
Q
what are you at risk of if INR is really high
A
bleeding
9
Q
why do you get hypotension in spinal anaesthetic
A
blockage of sympathetic transmission to blood vessels so get vasidilation
