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PSA Revision Flashcards

1
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NSAID contraindications

A

Asthma
Renal Impairment
GI bleed/ulcer Hx

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Parkinson’s contraindications

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Metoclopramide and Haloperidol

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3
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Aspirin and Children

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Should not be used in <3y due to Reyes syndrome

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4
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Asthma Drug CIs

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NSAIDs

BBs

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5
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Renal Impairment drugs - Peri-Operative Prescribing

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Gentamicin
ACEi
Metformin
NSAIDs

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6
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Pre- Surgery - When to hold ACEi

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1 day before

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7
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Pre-Surgery - When to hold Metformin

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2 days before and 2 days after surgery

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8
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Pre-Surgery - NSAIDs

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Limit use pre and post operative

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9
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Pre-Surgery - Gentamicin

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AVOID completely if possible

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10
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Bleeding drugs - Peri-Operative Prescribing

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Clopidogrel

DOAC/Warfarin

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11
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Pre-Surgery - When to hold Clopidogrel

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7 days before

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12
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Pre-Surgery - When to stop Warfarin/DOAC

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Warfarin = stop 5 days before

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13
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Bleeding risk drug which is safe to continue throughout surgery

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Aspirin

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14
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VTE Prophylaxis

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SC 5000U Dalteparin

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15
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VTE Prophylaxis <50kg or renal impairment

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SC 2500U Dalteparin

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16
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Paracetamol prescription

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1g QDS (max 4g/day)

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17
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Paracetamol prescription if <50kg or liver dysfunction

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500mg QDS (max 2g/day)

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18
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NSAID prescription

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Ibuprofen 400mg TDS

Naproxen 250mg QDS

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19
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Morphine and renal impairment

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Morphine is renally excreted.

AVOID in renal impairment.

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20
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Morphine alternative in renal impairment

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Oxycodone

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21
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Oral morphine (Oramorph) -> Oxycodone

A

Divide by 2

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22
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PRN dose of morphine calculation

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Divide total daily dose of morphine by 6

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23
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Morphine side effects

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Itch
Nausea
Constipation
Drowsinesss

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24
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Anticholinergic drugs to avoid prescribing together in elderly

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Antidepressants 
Antiemetics 
Antipsychotics 
Antihistamines 
BZDs
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Drugs which can cause confusion and falls

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Anticholinergic Drugs
Zopliclone, BZDs
Steroids
Anti-hypertensives (Diuretics)

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26
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HYPONATREMIA

Salt Can Displace Tequila Oh!

A 
SSRIs 
Carbamazepine 
Diuretics 
Trimethoprim 
Omeprazole
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27
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Causes of low salt and dehydration

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Diarrhoea/Vomiting

Diuretics

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28
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Causes of low salt and euvolaemia

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Hypothyroidism
Addison’s
SIADH

Drugs:
Omeprazole
Carbamazepine
Citalopram (SSRI)

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29
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Causes of low salt and excess fluid

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Liver failure
Renal failure
Heart failure

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30
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HYPERKALAEMIA

Tequila Always Makes Nurses Smile

A 
Trimethoprim
ACEis/ARBs
Mefenamic Acid/Metformin 
NSAIDs
Spironolactone

Gentamicin

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31
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Angiotensin II

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  • > Aldosterone release from Zona Glomerulosa in adrenal cortex
  • > DCT = sodium reabsorption, potassium excretion.
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32
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Hypocalcaemia drugs

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Loop diuretics
Bisphosphonates
Phenytoin

33
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Hypercalcaemia drugs

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Thiazide diuretics

34
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Hyperglycaemia Drugs

A 
Steroids 
Olanzapine 
Tacrolimus 
BBs 
Thiazide Diuretics
35
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Normal male QTc

36
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Normal female QTc

37
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Prolonged QT interval - drugs which affect neurotransmitters

A

Antipsychotics
Antidepressants
Antiemetics

38
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Prolonged QT interval - drugs which affect cardiac conduction

A

BBs

Sodium channel blockers e.g. flecainide

Potassium channel blockers e.g. amiodarone

39
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Prolonged QT interval - Abx

A

Ciprofloxacin

Erythromycin

40
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Low INR

41
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High INR

42
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ACEi ADRs

A

Dry cough
Renal Failure
Hyperkalaemia
Postural hypotension

43
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BBs ADRs

A

Erectile Dysfunction
Bradycardia
Fatigue
Cold extremities

44
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CCBs ADRs

A

Flushing
Headache
Ankle swelling

45
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Spironolactone ADRs

A

Hyperkalaemia

Gynaecomastia

46
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PHenytoin ADRs

A

Gum hypertrophy

Hirsutism

47
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Carbamazepine ADRs

A

Rash
Dry mouth
Hyponatremia

48
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Sodium Valproate ADRs

A

Teratogenic
Tremor
Weight gain

49
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Lamotrogine ADRs

A

Rash (SJS)

Induces CP450

50
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SSRIs ADRs

A

Sick (nausea)
SIADH (hyponatremia)
Reduced libido
Insomnia

51
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TCAs ADRs

A

Anticholinergic (confusion, agitation)

52
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MAOi ADRs

A

HTN
Jaundice
Hyperthermia

53
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Sulfasalazine ADRs

A

Myelosuppression

Oligospermia
Rash

Renal failure
Hepatitis

54
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Gold ADRs

A

GN
Myelosuppression
Erythroderma
Thrombocytopenia

55
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Pencillamine ADRs

A

GN
Myasthenia
Lupus
Taste disturbance

56
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Chloroquine ADRs

A

Retinopathy

Tinnitus

57
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Methotrexate ADRs

A

Myelosuppression
Hepatotoxicity
Pneumonitis

58
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Anti-TNF ADRs

A

Reactivation of TB infection

59
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Cyclophosphamide ADRs

A

Haemorrhagic Cystitis

60
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Azathioprine ADRs

A

Myelosuppression

61
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Cyclosporin ADRs

A 
Tremor 
Nephritis
Hirsutism
Gum hyperplasia 
Burning hands/feet
62
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Typical Antipsychotics e.g. Haloperidol

ADRs

A

Dystonic reactions

QTc prolongation

63
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Atypical Antipyschotics e.g. Olanzapine, Risperidone

ADRs

A

Metabolic syndrome

64
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Amiodarone ADRs

A 
Thryoiditis 
Pulmonary fibrosis 
Slate grey skin 
Metallic taste 
Hepatitis

Peripheral neuropathy
Myopathy

65
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Adenosine ADRs

A

Flushing

Sense of impending doom

66
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Lithium (Overdose)

A

Hypothyroidism
Nephrongenic DI

Nausea/diarrhoea

Tremor 
Ataxia 
Dysarthria
Coma 
Convulsions
67
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Gentamicin ADRs

A

Renal Failure

Tinnitus

68
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C.Diff Risk Abx

A 
Clindamycin
Clarithromycin
Co-amoxiclav 
Ciprofloxacin 
Cephalosporins
69
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Statins and Macrolides/Grapefruit

A

= Myopathy

70
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NSAIDs and ACEi

71
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ACEi and Spironolactone

A

= Hyperkalaemia

72
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Major Bleeding management

A

Stop Warfarin
Vitamin K
Prothrombin Complex Concentrate

73
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INR >8 and Minor Bleed management

A

Stop Warfarin
Vitamin K
Give further Vitamin K if INR high after 24 hrs

Restart Warfarin when INR >5

74
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INR 5-8 and Minor Bleed

A

Stop Warfarin
Vitamin K
Restart Warfarin when INR <5

75
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INR 5-8 and No bleed

A

Withhold 1 or 2 doses

Reduce subsequent maintenance dose

76
Q

When to measure peak drug

A

To measure effectiveness

Time taken varies

77
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When to measure trough drug

A

To avoid toxicity

Taken pre dose

78
Q

Hyperkalaemia causes - DREAD

A 
Drugs - Tequila Always Makes Nurses Smile  
Renal Failure
Endocrine (Addison's) 
Artefact (Haemolysed Sample) 
DKA
79
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Hypokalaemia causes - DIRE

A

Drugs - Don’t Cut Banana’s
Inadequate intake/loss
Renal Tubular Acidosis
Endocrine (Cushing’s, Conn’s)

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