Private Mocks Flashcards
What interacts with antiplatelets (rivaroxaban) to increase the risk of GI bleeding
NSAIDs
What LFT results would cause you to stop a statin?
> 3x upper limit
What is the most appropriate option to monitor for adverse effects of the atorvastatin
LFTs
Tx for prophylaxis of VTE in surgery patients
Any LMWH
Enoxaparin
Tinzaparin
Dalteparin
Common drugs that are stopped prior to surgeries (5)
DANA
Diuretics
ACEis & ARBs
NSAIDs
Anticoagulants
What is the most appropriate option to assess the beneficial effects of bisoprolol
Exercise tolerance
How to calculate rehydration fluids needed in paeds? (in addition to maintenance)
Fluid deficit (mL) = % dehydration x weight (kg) x 10
(over 24 hours)
Dehydrated child, what IV fluid should you give
20ml/kg over <10 minutes
0.9% NaCl
What to search in BNF for diabetes Mx before surgery
Diabetes, surgery and medical illness
What infusion is needed on the day of surgery for diabetics
Potassium Chloride 0.15% and sodium chloride 0.45% with glucose 5%
1 litre over 8-12 hours
What type of laxatives are ineffective against opioid induced constipation?
Bulk forming laxatives e.g. ispaghula husk
Common causes of hyponatraemia?
Carbamazepine
Citalopram
Lansoprazole
Diuretics
Haloperidol
NSAIDs
Fluid for diabetic preparing for surgery?
NaCL 0.45%, glucose 5%, potassium chloride 0.15%
Fluid resus for paeds
20 x weight in <10 mins
How to monitor effectiveness of hydrocortisone in the Tx of Addison’s disease?
Weight
