PharmEd - Cardio

Question 1

Outline the treatment for AF in new onset and maintenance?

Answer 1

Question 2

Outline the tools used to determine if anticoagulant is needed

Answer 2

HAS BLED stands for:

Hypertension

Abnormal Renal & Liver Function

Stroke

Bleeding

Labile INR

Elderly

Drugs and Alcohol

+3 points means high bleed risk. dont anticoagulate. seek alternative

Question 3

Outline the 4 types of Ventricular Tachycardia, the treatments and maintenance for patients at high risk of cardiac arrest

Answer 3

Question 5

initial loading dose for amiodarone + side effects and councelling for eye and skin?

Answer 5

Question 6

Side effects of Amiodarone? Thyroid / nerves / lungs / and liver

Answer 6

Question 7

Monitoring - amiodarone

Answer 7

Question 8

amiodarone key interactions?

Answer 8

Question 9

How is digoxin cleared?

Answer 9

renally

Question 10

signs of digoxin toxicity?

Answer 10

Question 11

Digoxin interactions?

Answer 11

Question 13

How much alcohol should I drink if I’m male or female. Two tips on How I cut down?

Answer 13

men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis

spread your drinking over 3 or more days if you regularly drink as much as 14 units a week

if you want to cut down, try to have several drink-free days each week