Random Information Part 16

Question 1

What is the antimuscarinic side effect on stools

Answer 1

constipation

Question 2

Why should you not reduce the dose of Insulin too rapidly when using it with SGLT2i

Answer 2

because it can cause DKA

Question 3

What can GLP-1 do to volume levels

Answer 3

hypovolaemia and dehydration

Question 4

If an acute asthma attack isn’t severe enough to go to hospital, what is the treatment in community for adults

Answer 4

• SABA via spacer
• 4 puffs initially
• 2 puffs every 2 mins up to 10 puffs

Question 5

If an acute asthma attack isn’t severe enough to go to hospital, what is the treatment in community for children

Answer 5

• SABA via spacer
• 1 puff every 30 to 60 seconds
• every 10 to 20 mins as needed

Question 6

How long is an acute asthma course of corticosteroids for adults

Answer 6

5 days

Question 7

How long is an acute asthma course of corticosteroids for children

Answer 7

3 days

Question 8

What is the last line for acute asthma attack for children

Answer 8

IV magnesium sulfate

Question 9

What can B2 agonists cause especially with IV

Answer 9

DKA

Question 10

What adverse effects can B2 agonists cause

Answer 10

• QT prolongation
• Arrhythmias

Question 11

Which drug increases toxicity due to Hypokalaemia

Answer 11

Digoxin