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What are the 3 features of opiate overdose?

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Miosis
Respiratory depression
Coma

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Nausea and vomitting,Tinnitus, Deafness, Sweating and

Hyperventilation are the 5 features of __________ overdose?

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Salicylate (aspirin)

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Mydriasis, Hyperthermia, Tachycardia, Arrhythmia

and Agiation are the 5 features of ___________ overdose?

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Ecstacy/ cocaine

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What is the drink driving limit for alcohol content (blood and breath tests)?

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Blood- 80mg/ 100ml

Breath- 35mg/100ml

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What is the recommended paracetamol doseage?

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2 x 500mg tablet, every 4-6 hours.

1 tablet if <50kg

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What is the recommended Ibuprofen doseage?

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1 x 400mg tablet, 4 times per day

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What is the recommended Diclofenac doseage?

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1 x 50mg tablet, 3 times per day

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What is “neuropathic” pain?

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Pain generated ectopically, often in the absence of noxious events, by pathological processes in the nervous system

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What is “psychogenic” pain?

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Pain with no apparent organic basis

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What is the recommended tramadol doseage?

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50-100mg every 4 hours

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Which drugs should be avoided in renal impairment? (MANPLN)

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Metformin, Aminoglycosides (Gentamicin-nephrotoxic), Nitrofurantoin, Potassium sparing diuretics, Lithium, NSAIDs (exacerbate oedema)

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Which drugs should be avoided in hepatic impairment? (NWSSD)

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NSAIDS and steroids -> fluid overload
Sedatives and diuretics -> hepatic encepalopathy
Warfarin -> Reduced clotting

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Which AEDs cause weight gain as a side effect?

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Sodium valproate, Gabapentin

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Which AEDs cause weight loss as a side effect?

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Topiramate

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Which AED causes behavioural changes as a side effect?

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Leveteracitam

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What drug is the antedote to paracetamol overdose?

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N-acetylcysteine (NAC) which detoxifies NAPQUI

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What is used for stimulant overdose?

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Diazepam 10mg IV

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What is used for sedative overdose?

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Naloxone IV/IM (opiate receptor antagonist)

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What drugs are examples of dopamine agonists?

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Bromocryptine/ Cabergoline- used in prolactinoma

Pramipexole/ Rapinirole- used in Parkinsons

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Which drugs should be avoided in children?

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Chloramphenicol
Aspirin
Tetracyclines

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Why should tetracyclines e g. Doxycyline be avoided in children?

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Leads to discoloured teeth and bone issues

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Which drugs should be avoided in the 1st Trimester of pregnancy? (ACLQRSTW)

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A- Androgens
C- Cytotoxics
L- Lithium
Q- Quinolones eg. Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin
R- Retinoids eg Vitamin A
S- Sodium valproate
T- Thalidomide
W- Warfarin
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Which drugs should be avoided in the 2nd Trimester of pregnancy? (AABSTON)

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A- ACEIs/ ARBS
A- Aminoglycosides eg Gentamicin
B- Benzodiazepines
S- Sulfonamides 
T- Tetracyclines eg. Doxycycline
O- Opiates
N- NSAIDs
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Which drugs should be avoided in breastfeeding? (AABSRRL)

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A- Antithyroid drugs
A- Amiodarone
B- Benzodiazepines
S- Sulfonamides
S- Statins
R- Radioactive iodine
L- Lithium
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How are pharmacokinetics affected in pregnancy?

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Increased IM and Inhaled absorption

Increased fat, increased plasma volume, increased volume of distribution = Maternal drug concentrations are often lower; doses may need to be increased

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How should NAC be given for paracetamol overdose?

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Use 3 bags IV over 21 hours

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Which drugs are examples of stimulants?

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Cocaine, MDMA, Amphetamines, Mephedrone

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Which drugs are examples of hallucinogens?

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LSD, Magic mushrooms, synthetic tryptamines

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Which drugs are examples of sedatives?

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Alcohol, opiates

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What are the 4 main classes of drugs for depression? Give examples of drugs in each class.

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  1. Tricyclic antidepressants- Amitryptaline, Imipramine
  2. Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors- Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Citalopram
  3. Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors- Duloxetine, Venlaflaxine
  4. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors- Phenelzine
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Give 4 examples of opiod drugs.

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Morphine
Codeine
Oxycodone
Fentanyl
Tramodol
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What are the main classes of non-opiod analgesics?

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  1. Paracetamol
  2. Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs- Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen
  3. Antidepressants: Amtryptaline (TCA) or Duloxetine (SNRI)
  4. Anticonvulsants- Gabapentin or pregabalin
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How does the drug morphine work?

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Binds to opiod receptor (Mu) which is a G protein coupled receptor:
- inhibits calcium entry
-inhibits release of neurotransmitters
-enhances outward potassium movement
-inhibits adenylate cyclase from converting ATP-> cAMP
THIS RESULTS IN HYPERPOLARISATION, so that downwards signalling of pain doesn’t happen.

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Name some common side effects of morphine.

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Respiratory depression
Euphoria
Low blood pressure
Constipation
Hypogonadism
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How does paracetamol work?

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Inhibits production of prostaglandin by inhibiting the COX1-3 enzymes.

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What are some of the common side effects of paracetamol?

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Allergy

Overdose can lead to hepatotoxicity

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Name some NSAIDs and give their mechanism of action.

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Ibuprofen, Naproxen and Aspirin.

Inhibit production of prostaglandin by inhibiting the COX 1 and 2 enzymes. They also have anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet effects.

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What are some common TCAs and their side effects?

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Amitryptaline, Imipramine.

Side effects: Dry mouth, constipation, reduction in urine output, and cardiotoxicity.

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What are some common SSRIs and their side effects?

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Fluoxetine
Citalopram
Sertraline

Side effects: Dry mouth, bleeding risk

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What are the main classes of drugs used in Parkinson’s?

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  1. Levo-dopa
  2. Dopamine agonists: Pramipexole, Rapinirole
  3. Monoamine Oxidase B inhibitors: Selegiline, Rasagiline
  4. Catechol-o-methyl transferase inhibitors: Entacapone, Tolcapone
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Name some side effects of Levo-dopa?

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Hypotension
Dyskinesia
Nausea/ vomitting
Effectiveness decreases over time

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Name some side effects of dopamine agonists?

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Hypotension
Hallucinations
Addictive traits

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Give examples of the two classes of anti-psychotic drugs.

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Typical/ 1st generation: Chlorpromazine, Haloperidol

Atypical/ 2nd generation: Clozapine, Rispirodone

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How do the first generation anti-psychotics work?

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D2 receptor antagonists, so decrease the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Side effects are related to reduction of dopamine in the nigro-striatal pathway= extra-pyramidal side effects

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How do the second generation anti-psychotics work?

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Act on serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine. Avoids Parkinson’s like effects of typical anti-psychotics.

These have fewer neuromuscular and sexual side effects, but side effects do include weight gain, hyperprolactinaemia and blurred vision.

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What is the mechanism of action of sodium valproate?

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Blocks sodium channels. It also increase levels of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA in the brain.

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__________ is the ability of a drug receptor complex to produce a maximal functional response

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Efficacy

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What are the 2 types of adverse drug reactions?

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Type A reactions: dose dependent, predictable based on the pharmacology of the drug

Type B reactions: idiosyncratic and not preditcable based on the pharmacology

49
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How is drug metabolism and distribution different in elderly patients?

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Decreased 1st pass metabolism = Increased bioavailability
Increased fat so lipid soluble drugs accumulate
Decreased total body water
Decreased plasma protein conc

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What are the 3 steps of the WHO pain ladder?

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Step 1: Non opiod eg Paracetamol
Step 2: Weak opiod eg. Codeine and non opiod
Step 3: Strong opiod eg. Morphine and non opiod

51
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Which are the older generation of AEDS?

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Sodium valproate
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Phenobarbital

52
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Which are the newer generation of AEDs?

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Topiramate
Levetiracetam
Lamotrigine
Gabapentin and pregabalin

53
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Which AEDs work by inhibiting Na channels?

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Sodium valproate
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Topiramate
Lamotrigine
54
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If a patient has a paracetamol concentration of __________mg/kg they are at risk of possible liver damage.

55
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Which drug is given in Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency?

56
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What are the effects of alcohol on GABA amd NMDA?

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Increases GABA (inhibitory NT)
Antagonises NMDA (excitatory NT)
57
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What is used for Benzodiazepine overdoses?

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Flumazenil

58
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Which drugs are 1st line for Hypertension in patients aged <55years?

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ACEIs/ ARBS

59
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Which drugs are 1st line for Hypertension in patients aged >55years/ black afro Carribean?

60
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What are the main side effects of CCBs (dihydropyridines)?

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Ankle swelling

Acid reflux

61
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What are the 2 main types of CCB?

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Dihydropyridines eg. Amlodipine (cause vasodilation)

Non-dihydropyridines eg. Diltiazem (act on heart and blood vessles)

62
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Give an example of a Thiazide diuretic and its MOA.

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Bendroflumethiazide

Acts in the DCT to block Na/Cl cotransport

63
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What are the main side effects of Bendroflumethiazide (thiazide diuretic)?

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Gout
Erectile dysfunction
Electrolyte disturbance
Hyperglycaemia

64
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Give examples of a thiazide like diuretic.

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Indipamide

65
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How do loop diuretics work? When are they used?

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Inhibit the NKCC2 cotransporter in the Loop of Henle.

Not in hypertension, more for heart failure, renal failure, ascites and pulmonary oedema.

66
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What are common side effects of loop diuretics?

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Hypokalaemia
Polyuria
Hypovolaemia

67
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Give an example of a potassium sparing (aldosterone antagonist) diuretic and its MOA?

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Spironalactone

Antatonises aldosterone, so blocks sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion.

68
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What are common side effects of potassium sparing (aldosterone antagonist) diuretics?

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Hyperkalaemia

Gynaecomastia

69
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What is the starting dose of Ramipril?

70
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Give an example of an alpha blocker used in 4th line hypertension treatment? What is a common side effect?

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Doxazosin

Postural hypotension

71
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What is the effect of B1 receptor binding?

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Increased cardiac rate and force

cardioselective

72
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What is the effect of B2 receptor binding?

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Vasodilation, bronchodilation, muscle tremor

non-cardioselective

73
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Give examples of cardioselective Beta blockers?

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Bisoprolol

Atenolol

74
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Give an example of a non-cardioselective Beta blocker?

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Propanolol

75
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What are the side effects of Beta blockers?

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Cold extremities
Bradycardia
Erectile dysfunction
Hypoglycaemia

76
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Which drug is used for orthostatic hypotension?

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Fludrocortisone

77
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Which drugs can be used for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (systolic)?

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  1. Diuretics eg. Potassium sparing- Spironalactone
  2. ACEI/ ARB
  3. B blockers eg. Bisoprolol, Carvedilol (but can worsen heart failure initially)
  4. Other diuretics…. loop, thiazide. Digoxin- increases force of contraction. Hydralyzine and nitrates.
78
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What are the 4 classes of anti-arrhythmic drugs?

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Class 1- Block Na channels- eg. Flecainide, Phenytoin

Class 2- Beta blockers

Class 3-Prolong the action potential eg. Amiodarone

Class 4- CCBs

79
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Which drug is used in SVT?

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Adenosine IV via a large bore cannula if vagal manouevres are unsuccessful
Briefly blocks transmission through the AV node, resulting in restoration of normal sinus rhythm

80
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How is AF normally treated (which drug classes)?

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Anticoagulants

AND

Rate control (B blockers, CCBs, Digoxin) OR Rhythm control (Amiodarone, Flecainide)

81
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What is CHADS VASc?

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Used in patients with AF to consider their risk of stroke:
C- CCF
H- Hypertension
A- Age > 75
D- Diabetes
S- Previous stroke/ TIA

V-Vascular disease
A- Age >65
Sc- Female

82
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What is the HAS BLED score?

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Used to estimate the risk of a major bleed for patients on anticoagulation:

H- Hypertension
A- Abnormal liver or renal function
S- Stroke

B- Bleeding
L- Labile (changing) INRs
E- Elderly >65 years
D- Drugs/ alcohol

83
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What is Flecainide used for?

84
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Which drugs INHIBIT warfarin breakdown (so Increase INR)?

A

Cranberry Juice
Clarithromyin
Ciprofloxacin
Metronidazole

85
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Which drugs INCREASE warfarin breakdown (so DECREASE INR)?

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Vitamin K
St Johns Wort
Rifampicin
Carbamazepine

86
Q

How do Apixaban and Rivoroxaban work?

A

Direct inhibition of Factor Xa

87
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How does Dabigatran work?

A

Direct inhibition of thrombin

88
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__________ can NOT be given for anticoagulating patients with metalic heart valves.

89
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Which drugs can be used for smoking cessation?

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Buproprion- licenced for depression and anxiety. Contraindicated in seizures.

Varenicline- nicotine receptor partial agonist

90
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What is the role of Orlistat?

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Reduces fat absorption from diet, used in Obesity.

Side effects are steathorrhoea and faecal urgency

91
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How do statins work?

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They are HMG CoA Reductase inhibitors- reduce LDL cholesterol

92
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What is a key side effect of statins?

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Increased risk of developing diabetes

93
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Ezetimibe is an alternative to ___________ and blocks NPC1L1 transport in the duodenum.

94
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What drug classes can be used as alternatives to statins?

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Ezetimibe
PCSK9 Inhibitors
Fibrates

95
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Which drugs can be used in STABLE angina?

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  1. Rate limiting drugs: Beta blockers, CCBs, Ivabradine
  2. Nitrates eg. Isosorbide mononitrate
  3. Nicorandil
96
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Which drugs are used for ACS?

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(MONA)
1. Morphine IV 5-10mg and Anti-emetic IV Metoclopramide 10mg IV

  1. Oxygen to maintain sats
  2. GTN sublingual spray
  3. Aspirin 300mg loading. Clopidogrel loading dose. LMWH eg. Enoxaparin 2mg/kg BD
97
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Which drugs are used for thrombolysis?

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Alteplase (a tissue plasminogen activator)

98
Q

Clopidogrel is a prodrug, and requires conversion by which enzymes?

A

Cytochrome p450

99
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How is asthma treated?

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(Use SABA eg. Salbutamol, Terbutaline as required)
Step 1: Low dose ICS eg. Beclometasone, Fluticasone
Step 2: Add LABA eg. Salmeterol
Step 3: Increase the ICS dose and add SR theophyline, or Leukotriene receptor antagonist eg. Monteleukast
Step 4: Oral steroids

100
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Give examples of SABAs and their MOA and side effects.

A

SABA- Salbutamol. Terbutaline
Treat bronchospasms, to be used as necessary

Side effects: Tremor, tachycardia, HYPOkalaemia

101
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Give examples of ICS and their MOA and side effects.

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ICS: Beclometasone, Fluticasone, Budesonide
Preventatory; anti inflammatory, decrease oedema and inhibit leukocyte infiltration, used 2x daily (eg. 800mg beclometasone, 2 puffs twice per day)

Side effects: Oral thrush, oesteoporosis, growth suppression in children

102
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Give examples of LABAs

A

Salmeterol, Formoterol

Should always be used with ICS

103
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Give an example of a Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist and its side effects.

A

Monteleukast (oral)

Antiinflammatory and bronchodilation

Side effects: GI upset, hypersensitivity

104
Q

Give an example of a Xanthene Derivative and reasons why its use is limited.

A

Slow Release oral theophylline

HAS A NARROW THERAPEUTIC INDEX SO USE IS LIMITED, stopping smoking alters drug levels, used by specialists only.

105
Q

What are the differential diagnoses for asthma?

A

COPD
GORD
Bronchiectasis

106
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What is acute severe asthma?

A
  1. Unable to complete sentence in one breath
  2. Hr >110bpm
  3. RR > 25
  4. PEFR <50% predicted
107
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How is acute severe asthma treated?

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  1. Oxygen
  2. Salbutamol Nebuliser driven via oxygen
  3. Prednisolone PO or Hydrocortisone IV
  4. Ipratropium bromide (SAMA) neb if poor response
108
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How is COPD managed?

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Initially SABA/SAMA (ipatropium)

If no improvement:
If FEV1 >50% predicted: Add on LABA or LAMA
If FEV1 <50% predicted: Add on LABA and ICS or LAMA

109
Q

What size should inhaler particles be?

110
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What are the side effects of alpha blockers used for BPH?

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Drowsiness
Depression
Hypotension
Dry mouth
Extra pyramidal signs
Ejaculatory failure
111
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Which drugs can be used in BPH?

A
  1. Alpha blockers eg. Doxazosin, Tamsulosin- decrease smooth muscle tone
  2. 5aplha reductase inhibitors eg. Finasteride- decrease conversion of testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone
112
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Which diuretics work on the DCT?

A

Thiazide diuretics eg. Bendroflumethiazide

Thiazide like diuretics eg. Indapamide

113
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Which diuretics work on the collecting duct?

A

Potassium sparing eg. Spironalactone

114
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Which diuretics work on the PCT?

A

Osmotic diuretics eg. Mannitol

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors eg. Acetazolamide

115
Q

Which class of Parkinso’s medications interact with sinus medications?

A

MAOB inhibitors (Rasagiline, Selegiline)

116
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Which antibiotics are used for bacterial pneumonia?

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  1. Coamoxiclav/ Amoxicyclin
  2. Macrolides (Clarithromycin/ Erythromycin)
  3. Tetracyclines (Doxycycline)
117
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Which antibiotics are used for Strep pharyngitis?

A

Phenoxymethylpenicillin

If allergic to penicillin:
Clarithromycin/ Erythromycin

118
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Which antibiotics are used for pyelonephritis?

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Cephalosporins (Cefalexin)
Amoxicillin/ Coamoxiclav
Trimethoprim

119
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Which antibiotics are used for gonorrhoea?

A

Ceftriaxone

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