RPS MOCK 2024 Flashcards
Dose of frequency in H.pylori
BD
Which is more effective at preventing pregnancy CU-IUD or ulipristal?
CU-IUD
If pt has regular periods of 29 days and is on day 21 and had unprotected sex the day before is she at risk of pregnancy?
Yes, she is at post-ovulation stage
order of constipation pregnancy tx
1) lifestyle advice
2) isphaghula husk (bulk-forming)
3) lactulose (osmotic)
4) senna (stimulant)
paracetamol overdosing tx?
acetylcysteine
aspirin overdosing tx?
activated charcoal
CO poisoing tx?
high flow oxygen
CD overdosing tx?
naloxone
malignant hyperthermia tx?
dantrolene sodium
what is the revalidation framework for pharmacists
4 CPD entries (at least 2 planned), 1 peer review and 1 reflective account
if pt has 5.7 k+ and BP = 135/85 is on
- lisinopril 20mg OD
- furosemide 40mg BD
- spironolactone 50mg OD
WHAT DO YOU DO?
REDUCE sprionolactone to 25mg OD and recheck K+ + BP in ONE week
- BP level is good so no need to reduce ACEI
antidiabetic CI in hernia
acarbose
Which one of the following is most likely to require a doxorubicin dose reduction?
- alopecia
- constipation
- elevated bilirubin
- pt = IV tracrolimus
- respiratory depression
elevated bilirubin
which laxative does mesalazine interact with
lactulose
A 54-year-old man visits his GP with acute back pain. He has a family history of cardiovascular disease, has a BMI of 30 kg/m2, and smokes 20 cigarettes per day. His GP would like to prescribe a medicine to manage his pain and asks for your advice.
Which one of the following medicines would be most appropriate for this patient?
- celecoxib
- diclofenac
- etoricoxib
- naproxen
Naproxen (1 g daily) is associated with a lower thrombotic risk, and low doses of ibuprofen (1.2 g daily or less) have not been associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction. COX-2 inhibitors, diclofenac and high dose ibuprofen are associated with increased CVD risk.