PSA Flashcards
1
Q
UTI medication contraindicated in breastfeeding
A
nitrofurantoin
2
Q
side effects of NSAIDs
A
- Gastritis with dyspepsia
- Stomach ulcers
- Exacerbation of asthma
- Hypertension
- Renal impairment
- Coronary artery disease, heart failure and strokes (rarely)
3
Q
Contraindications to NSAIDs
A
- Asthma
- Renal impairment
- Heart disease
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Stomach ulcers
4
Q
Side effects of opioids
A
- constipation
- pruritus
- Nausea
- Altered mental state (sedation, cognitive impairment or confusion)
- Respiratory depression
5
Q
Reveral of opioids
A
naloxone
6
Q
Breathrough dose of opioids
A
1/6 of 24hr dose
7
Q
first line treatments for neuropathic pain
A
- amitriptyline: TCA
- duloxetine: SNRI
- gabapentin: anticonvulsant
- pregabalin: anticonvulsant
8
Q
Short term rescue for neuropathic flare
A
tramadol
9
Q
first line med for trigeminal neuralgia
A
carbamazepine
