PSA Flashcards
Example of drug where trade name is acceptable?
tacrolimus- different preparations may lead to toxicity if used interchangeably
What enzyme system metabolizes majority of drugs in the liver?
Cytochrome P450 enzyme system in liver
What effect do enzyme inducers have on cytochrome P450 and consequently on drug effect?
Enzyme induces increase metabolism by P450 leading to reduced effect of drugs
What effect do enzyme inhibitors have?
Enzyme induces reduce metabolism by P450 leading to increased effect of drugs
PC BRAS mnemonic for enzyme inducers?
Phenytoin, carbamazepine, barbituates, rifampicin, alcohol (chronic excess), sulphonylureas
AODEVICES mnemonic for enzyme inhibitors?
Allopurinol, Omeprazole, Disulfiram, Erythromycin, Valproate, Isoniazid, Ciprofloxacin, Ethanol (acute intoxication), Sulphonamides
I LACK OP mnemonic for drugs to stop pre-op?
Insulin, Lithium, Anti-coagulants/antiplatelets, COCP/HRT, K-sparing diuretics, Oral hypoglycaemics, Perndropil and other ACEi
Why should patients on long-term steroids have increased dose pre-op?
Long term steroids lead to adrenal atrophy- unable to mount adequate stress response leading to HYPOTENSION
Should beta blockers or CCBs be stopped pre-op?
No, may be detrimental
PReSCRIBER menominc for preventing pitfalls in prescribing?
Patient details, REaction, Sign front of chart, check for Contraindications, check Route for each drug, prescribe IV fluids if needed, prescribe Blood clot prophylaxis if needed, prescribe antiEmetic if needed, prescribe pain Relief if needed
How do you ensure patient details are correct?
Write 3 pieces of info (name, DOB, hospital number), or use addressograph sticker. If amending chart, make sure it is the write patients’
How to ensure you are aware of reactions?
Fill in allergy/reaction box on front of chart. If ammending- check box before prescribing
4 groups of drugs need to be aware of contraindications for?
drugs that increase bleeding, steroids, NSAIDs, antihypertensives
Drugs that increase bleeding include?
antiplatelets (e.g. aspirin), anticoagulant (e.g. warfarin, heparin)
What are drugs that increas bleeding contraindicated for?
pts who are bleeding, suspected of bleeding or at risk of bleeding (e.g. prolonged PT in liver disease)
STEROIDS mnemonic for steroid side-effects/contraindications?
Stomach ulcers, Thin skin, oEdema, Right and left heart failure, Osteoporosis, Infection incl. candida, Diabetes, Cushing’s Syndrome
NSAID mnemonic for contraindications of NSAIDs?
No urine (renal failure), Systolic dysfunction i.e. heart failure, Asthma, Indigestion (any cause), and Dyscrasia (clotting abnormality)
Which NSAID is not contraindicated for heart failure, renal failure or asthma?
aspirin
Side-effect of all antihypertensives?
hypotension incl. postural
Which antihypertensives can cause bradycardia?
beta blockers
Which antihypertensives can cause electrolyte disturbance?
ACEi, diuretics
Which antihypertensive class causes dry cough?
ACEi
Which antihypertensive class causes wheeze in asthmatic/worsening of acute HF?
beta blockers
Which antihypertensive class causes peripheral oedema and flushing?
CCBs
Which antihypertensive class can cause renal failure?
diuretics
Which specific type of diuretic can cause gout?
loop diuretics
Which specific type of diuretic can cause gynaecomastia?
K-sparing diuretics
If patient is vomiting, what route shoudl anti-emetics be given by?
not oral e.g. IV, SC, IM
If patient is vomiting should route of other oral drugs be changed?
no should continue as can be complicated to change everything
Should patients NBM still recieve oral medication?
yes including pre-op
Two situations in which fluid prescription is necessary?
REPLACEMENT (for dehydrated/acutely unwell patient), MAINTENANCE (patient who is NBM)
Which fluid is given as replacement normally?
saline 0.9%
If hypernatraemic/hypoglycaemic which fluid is used for replacement insead?
dextrose 5%
If pt has ascites what fluid is given instead?
human-albumin solution. Albumin maintains oncotic pressure- saline would worsen it
If shocked with systolic BP<90 which fluid is given?
gelofusine- a colloid with high osmotic content so stays intravascularly
If shocked from bleeding but no blood available which fluid given for replacement?
give blood transfusion but if no blood available give colloid first
What measures are useful for assessing how fast fluid needs to be replaced?
BP, HR, urine output
If tachycardic or hypotensive, what fluid needs to be given immediately?
500ml bolus (250ml if HF), then reassess pt esp. HR, BP and urine output to assess response and speed of next bag
If only oliguric how should fluid be given?
1L over 2-4h then reassess patient esp. HR, BP and urine output to assess response and speed of next bag
How much fluid loss would reduced urine output (oliguria<30mL/H, anuria) indicate?
500ml
How much fluid loss would reduced urine output and tachycardia indicate?
1L depletion
How much fluid loss would reduced UO, tachycardia and shock indicate?
2L depletion
As a general rule how much fluid do adults require per 24 hours for maintenance?
3L IV fluid
AS a general rule how much fluid do elderly require per 24 hours for maintenance?
2L IV fluid
What different fluids are used for maintenance to ensure adequate electrolytes?
1L 0.9% saline, 2L 5% dextrose
How much potassium do patients require per day?
40mmol per day e.g. 20mmol in two bags
What is the max rate of IV potassium delivery?
10mmol/hour
If giving 3L per day how fast do you give for maintenance?
8 hourly bags
If giving 2L per day how fast do you give for maintenance?
12 hourly bags
What should you monitor to check what to give patients for maintenance?
U&Es
How do you check the patient isn’t fluid overloaded?
JVP, peripheral/pulmonary oedema
Why do you need to check if patient’s bladder is palpable before prescribing fluids?
signifies urinary obstruction as cause of reduced urine output,
What sort of blood clot prophylaxis do most patients recieve in hospital?
compression stockings, LMWH (e.g. dalteparin)
Which patients should not be prescribed warfarin or heparin?
if patient is bleeding or at risk of bleeding- incl. recent ischaemic stroke
Which patients should not recieve compression stockings?
those with peripheral artery disease- can cause acute limb ischaemia
What antiemetics are usually given?
metoclopramide, cyclizine
Which patients should you avoid metoclopramide in?
a dopamine antagonist, avoid patients with Parkinson’s disease due to risk of exacerbation, young women due to risk of dyskinesia i.e. unwanted movements especially due to dystonia
How do thiazide diuretics cause hypokalaemia?
increase K excretion in kidneys
What kind drug is bendroflumethiazide?
thiazide diuretic
How can lisinopril affect potassium?
can cause hyperkalaemia
What class of drugs do metoclopramide and domperidone belong to?
dopamine antagonists
Why is domperidone safer than metoclopramide for Parkinsons
domperidone can’t cross the BBB
What class of drug is cyclizine?
anti-histamine antiemetic
How do ACEi lead to dry cough?
increased accumulation of bradyinin as less is degraded by ACE