S10 Examplify UTI/diuretics

Question 1

which drug reduces mortality in heart failure patients and LV dysfunction after MI?

Answer 1

spironolactone

Question 2

staphylococcus epidermis features

Answer 2

gram positive
coagulase negative
cocci

part of normal flora
BUT oportunistic pathogen (requires breach in host defence)

e.g.
IV drug user
newborns
elderly
catheterisation

Question 3

staphlococcus saprophyticus features

Answer 3

‘honeymoon cystitis’ > COMMON AFTER SEX
2nd most common pathogen for UTI
coagulase negative
coccus

Question 4

LABEL diagram where each diuretic has its effect

carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
thiazide
loop diuretic
K sparing

Answer 4

A- carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
B
C- thiazide
D- loop diuretic 
E- K sparing

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