Treatments

Question 1

Shingles 3

Answer 1

• Cover to make sure rash not passed on
• NSAIds
• Antivirals

Question 2

CVD (2)

Answer 2

• Angina: atorvastatin and aspirin

- No angina but CVD risk: Atorvastatin

Question 3

ACS (MONA BASH)

Answer 3

Morphine (titrated)
Oxygen
Nitrates (GTN spray/IV nitrate)
Antiplatelet - aspirin + clopidogrel (300mg)

Beta blocker
ACE inhibitor
Statin (atorvostatin)
Heparin (low molecular weight) - anticogulant

Question 4

Angina (4)

Answer 4

• Beta blocker
• Aspirin
• Statin
• ACE inhibitor

Question 5

1st step for younger than 55 hypertension

Answer 5

ACE inhibitor

Question 6

Older than 55/black hypertension 1st step

Answer 6

Immediately Ca Channel blocker/diuretic

Question 7

2nd and 3rd step of hypertension treatments

Answer 7

2) ACE inhibitors + Calcium channel blockers (dilate perihperal smooth muscle) (Amlodipine) OR Ace inhibtors + diuertics
3) ACE inhibitors + Calcium channel blockers (Amlodipine) + Diuertics