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Pharmacology Prescribing Flashcards

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What does simvastatin interact with?

A

Clarithromycin (9 statin for 7 days)

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What does amiodarone interact with?

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Statins (9 statin for 7 days)

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What 2 drugs does Thiazide interact with?

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  1. PPI

2. Lithium

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What 2 drugs do ACE inhibitors interact with?

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  1. Potassium sparing diuretics

2. Metformin

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What 2 drugs does metformin interact with?

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  1. Cimetidine

2. ACE inhibitors

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What 9 drugs would you withhold in an AKI?

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  1. Metformin
  2. Ramipril
  3. NSAID’s
  4. Furosemide
  5. Aspirin
  6. Gentamicin & Aminoglycosides
  7. Lithium
  8. IV contrast
  9. Cephalosporins
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What are the 3 steps to filling out a drug Kardex?

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  1. Ensure front is filled in - patient details, target O2 sats, allergies & reaction, back page name & CHI
  2. Confirm what drug, what route & frequency (use BNF)
  3. Do they need thromboprophylaxis? - fill in blue bar
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What are 2 things you can prescribe for thromboprophylaxis?

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  1. Enoxaparin 40mg SC

2. TED stockings (dose = 1 pair)

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What are 2 important points to check in the BNF when prescribing a new drug?

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  1. Allergies

2. Interactions with regular medications

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What does “9” mean on a drug Kardex?

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Dose withheld on doctors instructions

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What timings would you give when prescribing parenteral thromboprophylaxis (enoxaparin)?

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1600-1800

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What timings would you give when prescribing TED stockings?

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Circle all time durations

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What timings would you give when prescribing metformin?

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Taken with breakfast at 0700-0900

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What timings would you give when prescribing Alendronic acid?

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  • Taken weekly
  • 0700-0900 before breakfast
  • Whilst sitting up for 30mins
  • Plenty of water
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What timings would you give when prescribing statins?

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2200-2400 (before bed)

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What timings would you give when prescribing diuretics?

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What 3 things should you never abbreviate on a drug kardex?

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  1. Micrograms
  2. UNITS
  3. Nanograms
18
Q

List 4 special drugs which have their own separate drug charts?

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  1. Warfarin
  2. Insulin
  3. Gentamicin
  4. Vancomycin
19
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What does NG route mean?

A

Nasogastric

20
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What does PV route mean?

A

Per vagina

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What does NJ route mean?

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Nasojejunostomy

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What does TOP route mean?

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What does NEB route mean?

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What does ID route mean?

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Intradermal

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What does SL route mean?
Sublingual
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What does PR route mean?
Per rectum
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What does O route mean?
Oral
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What does PEG route mean?
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
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What does IM route mean?
Intramuscular
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What does RIG route mean?
Radiologically inserted gastrostomy
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What does ETT route mean?
Endotracheal
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What does INHAL route mean?
Inhaled
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What does SC route mean?
Subcutaneous

MBChB Yr 3 OSCES (5 decks)

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