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Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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What are two side effects of ACE Inhibitors?

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Dry cough, angioedema

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What is the effect of ACE Inhibitors on the kidneys?

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Efferent tubule dilatation, decreasing the GFR

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Why are ACE Inhibitors first-time treatment for diabetic patients with hypertension?

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Renal protective

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4
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What is the electrolyte abnormality associated with ACEIs?

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Hyperakalaemia

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What is the electrolyte abnormality associated with ARBs?

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Hyperkalaemia

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What is the mechanism of action of ARBs?

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Inhibits binding of Angiotensin II to the AT1 receptor

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7
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What class of drugs do Verapamil and Diltiazem belong to?

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Calcium channel blockers

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What drugs are contra-indicated to Verapamil and Diltiazem? Why?

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Beta-blockers, because when prescribed with Verapamil and Diltiazem can cause heart block. They are all negative ionotropes

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9
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Give three examples of Dihydropyridine drugs. Why are these not contraindicated to Beta-blockers like other CCBs?

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Amlodipine
Felodipine
Nifedipine

Because they act on the peripheral vascular system, not directly on the heart

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10
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Where does Bendroflumethiazide work on the kidneys? Mechanism of action?

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Proximal aspect of the Distal Convoluted Tubule. Na/Cl symporter inhibitor

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11
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What are the electrolyte abnormalities seen with Bendroflumethiazine?

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Hyponatraemia
Hypokalaemia
Hypercalcaemia

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12
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What is Nicorandil used to treat? Mechanism of action?

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Angina, potassium channel blocker

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What is the mechanism of action of Warfarin? What clotting factors are affected?

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Vitamin K antagonist

Clotting factors 2, 7, 9, 10 and Protein C

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14
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What is the target INR for patients with:

VTE, VTE recurrence, and AF

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VTE: 2.5
VTE recurrence: 3.5
AF: 2.5

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15
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Are ACEI safe in pregnant women?

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No

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16
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Is Warfarin safe in pregnant women?

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No, but can be used when breast feeding

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17
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What conditions / drugs may potentiate affects of Warfarin? 7 examples

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Liver disease

Amiodarone, Ciprofloxacin, NSAIDs, Aspirin, Statins
Cranberry Juice

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18
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What is the mechanism of action of Fondaparinux?

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Anticoagulant, factor Xa inhibitor

Activates anti-thrombin III

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19
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What is the mechanism of action of Apixaban and Rivaroxaban?

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Anticoagulant, factor Xa inhibitor

20
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Bendroflumethiazide can hypokalaemia to cause which ECG abnormalities?

21
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Give examples of two medications which increase risk the likelihood of a DVT

22
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How is Fondaparinux Sodium administered for VTE Prophylaxis?

A

Subcutaneous injection

23
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How are Inhaled Corticosteroid medications stepped down in asthmatic patients?

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25-50% dose reduction at a time

24
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What is considered a low, moderate and high dose of inhaled corticosteroid in asthma treatment?

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<400 mcg = low dose
400 - 800 mcg = moderate dose
>800 mcg = high dose

25
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What is the mechanism of action for Salbutamol / Levosalbutamol?

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Short acting bronchodilator, B2 receptor agonist`

26
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Give three examples of Inhaled Corticosteroids used in asthma management

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Budesonide
Beclomethasone
Fluticasone

27
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What is the MoA for Budesonide / Beclomethasone / Fluticasone?

A

Inhaled corticosteroids, gluticocortoid receptor agonist

28
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Give two examples LABAs. What is the mechanism of action?

A

Salmeterol, Formoterol

B2 receptor agonist

29
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What is the mechanism of action of Montelukast?

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Leukotriene receptor antagonist

30
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Give examples of three Leukotriene receptor antagonists

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Montelukast, Zafirlukast, Pranlukast

31
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What is the mechanism of action of Theophylline?

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  • Non selective phosphodiesterase inhibitor

- Non selective adenosine receptor antagonist

32
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What is the mechanism of action of Tiotropium / Ipratropium?

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Anti-cholinergic drug, muscarinic receptor antagonist

33
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What is the mechanism of action of Atropine?

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Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist

34
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How is Atropine administered in patients with Bradycardia with haemodynamic compromise?

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500 mcg Atropine, IV, every 3-5 mins for a maximum of 6 doses / 3 mg

35
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What is the mechanism of action of Rifampicin?

A

DNA-dependent RNA Polymerase Inhibitor

36
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What is the mechanism of action of Isoniazid?

A

Mycolic acid synthesis inhibitor

37
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What is the mechanism of action of Pyrazinamide?

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Fatty acid synthase (FAS) inhibitor

38
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What is the mechanism of action of Ethambutol?

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Arabinosyl transferase inhibitor

39
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What is the mechanism of action of Ticagrelor?

A

Antiplatelet medication, P2Y12 inhibitor

40
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What is the mechanism of action of Prasugrel?

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Antiplatelet medication, P2Y12 inhibitor

41
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In patients developing tolerance to modified release Isosorbide mononitrate, what change to their drug regime should occur?

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Patients should take their second daily dose after 8 hours instead of 12 hours, allowing nitrate levels to fall for a further 4 hours

42
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What is the mechanism of action of Aspirin?

A

Antiplatelet, inhibits the production of thromboxane A2

43
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What is the mechanism of action of Clopidogrel

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Antiplatelet, inhibits ADP binding to its platelet receptor

44
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What is the mechanism of action of Dipyridamole?

A

Phosphodiesterase inhibitor

45
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What four antibiotics could predispose you to C. Diff infection?

A

4 C’s

Clindamycin
Cephalosporins
Co-amoxiclav
Ciprofloxacin + Quinolones

46
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When commencing statin treatment, it typically can cause a rise in ALT / AST. But when should it be stopped?

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Treatment with statins should be discontinued if serum transaminase concentrations rise to and persist at 3 times the upper limit of the reference range

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