Question Banks Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 side effects of Ibuprofen?
A
Peptic ulcer, indigestion, haematemesis
Impaired renal function
2
Q
Most appropriate monitoring parameter for IV fluids for rehydration?
A
Blood pressure
3
Q
What % glucose solution should you use to treat hypoglycaemia
A
20% 100ml in 15 minutes
4
Q
When should nitrofurantoin be avoided
A
eGFR < 45
5
Q
When should you give phytomenadione on the day before surgery
A
If INR > 1.5
6
Q
Name 2 drug classes which can exacerbate lithium toxicity
A
Diuretics
NSAIDs
7
Q
Cause of the following LFT results
ALT:ALP > 5
ALT:ALP<2
A
ALT:ALP > 5
Hepatocellular picture - NSAIDs, statins, amiodarone
ALT:ALP<2
Cholestatic picture - co-amoxiclav, contraception
