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Transient LOC + Clinical Reasoning Flashcards

1
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What is Graham’s law in relation to pharmacokinetics?

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Rate of passive diffusion is inversely proportional to the square root of the molecular size

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What is Fick’s law in relation to pharmacokinetics?

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Rate of diffusion across a membrane is proportional to the concentration gradient across that membrane

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3
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Name a drug with an active metabolite

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Morphine

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Name 3 types of phase 1 reaction that occurs in the liver

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  1. Oxidation
  2. Reduction
  3. Hydrolysis
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5
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What type of reaction is phase 2 of metabolism in the liver?

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Conjugation

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6
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Name the enzyme responsible for the metabolism of catecholamines

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Mitochondrial enzyme - Monoamine oxidase

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What is the other name for the cytochrome p450 enzymes?

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Mixed function oxidase system in the endoplasmic reticulum

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8
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Suggest 3 drugs that will induce the cytochrome p450 system in the liver

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  1. Rifampicin
  2. Chronic alcohol abuse
  3. Anticonvulsants e.g. Phenytoin and carbamazepine
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9
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Suggest 3 drugs that will cause inhibition of the cytochrome p450 system in the liver

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  1. Metronidazole
  2. Amiodarone
  3. Cimetidine
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10
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What is enterohepatic recycling in regards to pharmakoinetics?

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Drugs excreted in the bile may be hydrolysed by bacterial enzymes. The products of hydrolysis may then be reabsorbed into the bloodstream and may have an active effect

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11
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Name a common medication that is affected by enterohepatic recycling

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Oral contraceptive pill

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12
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When is phenytoin most commonly used as an anti-epileptic agent?

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Emergency treatment of status epilepticus

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Name the most commonly used anti-epileptic agent used throughout the world

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Phenobarbital

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14
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What is the gold standard treatment for localised related seizures?

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Carbamazepine

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15
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What is the gold standard treatment for a primary generalised seizure?

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Sodium valproate

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16
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In which layer of the cereal cortex are pyramidal cells found?

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Layer 4

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17
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What is the most common neurotransmitter in an excitatory neuron?

18
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What is the most common neurotransmitter in an inhibitory neuron?

19
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Which channel type does the drug Retigabine act upon?

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Potassium channels

20
Q

Describe the the action of Levetiracetam

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Inhibits the release of neurotransmitter from the vesicle into the synaptic cleft

21
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Name 5 anti-epileptic drugs that act on calcium channels

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  1. Ethosuximide
  2. Pregabalin
  3. Gabapentin
  4. Lamotrigine
  5. Zonisamide
22
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Name 3 anti-epileptic drugs that act on sodium channels

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  1. Phenytoin
  2. Carbamazepine
  3. Lamotrigine
23
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Describe the action of topiramate

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Acts on the post synaptic NMDA receptors to inhibit the uptake of glutamate from the synaptic vesicle

24
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Name 4 anti epileptic drugs that act on the postsynaptic GABA receptors

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  1. Benzodiazepines
  2. Phenobarbitone
  3. Valproate
  4. Topiramate
25
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Describe the mechanism of action of Tiagabine

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GABA reuptake inhibitor

26
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Describe the mechanism of action of Vigabatrin

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GABA transaminase inhibitor

27
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Give 3 pharmacokinetics processes involving anti-epileptic drugs that are not linear in nature

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  1. Elimination of phenytoin
  2. Absorption of Gabapentin
  3. Protein binding of valproate
28
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Name 3 anti-epileptics which may cause a rash

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  1. Lamotigine
  2. Carbamazepine
  3. Phenytoin
29
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Name 2 anti-epileptic agents which may cause bone marrow suppression

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  1. Felbamate

2. Carbamazepine

30
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Name 2 anti-epileptic agents which may cause hepatic toxicity

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  1. Valproate

2. Felbamate

31
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Outline 6 common neurotoxic side effects associated with anti-epileptic drugs

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  1. Dizziness
  2. Diplopia
  3. Ataxia
  4. Incoordination
  5. Drowsiness
  6. Cognitive slowing
32
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Name an anti-epileptic which may cause weight gain

33
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Name an anti-epileptic which may cause weight loss

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Topiramate

34
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Which anti-epileptics are associated with a 10% increased risk of mood disorders?

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  1. Topiramate

2. Levetiracetam

35
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Outline 3 potential reproductive consequences of anti-epileptic drugs

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  1. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (valproate)
  2. Erectile dysfunction
  3. Teratogenesis
36
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What is the medication of choice for new onset focal epilepsy?

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Lamotrigine

37
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Name an anti-epileptic that does not interact with the OCP

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Sodium valproate

38
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What is the half life of carbamazepine?

39
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Name an anti-epileptic that is contra-indicated for the treatment of Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy due to the risk of exacerbating seizure activity

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Carbamazepine

40
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If Phenytoin needs to be taken long term, it should be replaced with which alternative drug?

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Lamotrigine

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