UCL Flashcards
Which of these vaccines is taken at 12 to 13 months and then must be repeated later in life?
- meningococcal group Bvaccine (rDNA, component, adsorbed)
- haemophilus influenza type Bwith meningococcal group C vaccine
- live measles, mumps, rubella vaccine
- pneumococcal polysaccharide conjugate vaccine (adsorbed)
- live measles, mumps, rubella vaccine
Which of the following drugs may cause a sudden onset of sleep?
omeprazole
adrenaline
pyrazinamide
levodopa
ondansetron
levodopa
Does aminophylline require a loading dose when administering as infusion for asthma?
no
Which of the following is least likely to be a side effect of procyclidine?
- blurred vision
- constipation
- drowsiness
- yellow vision
- urinary retention
yellow vision
What of the following is a toxic effect of theophylline?
- bruising
- drowsiness
- convulsions
- goitre
- watering eyes
convulsions
Treatment for blepharitis
cold compress for 5 to 10 minutes
Which of the following is contra-indicated with sildenafil?
- isosorbide 20 mg mononitrate
- simvastatin 40 mg tablets
- amlodipine 5 mg tablets
- warfarin 5 mg tablets
- aspirin 75 mg tablets
Isosorbide Mononitrate
What do troponin 1 levels indicate
damage to heart muscle
which of the following is not necessary for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events?
- aspirin
- diltiazem
- atorvastatin
- ramipril
- bisoprolol
Atorvastatin
Does iron exhibit diarrhoea or constipation
both
Patients on iron should stop consuming large amounts of what foods and why
tea, coffee, milk
as they can reduce the absorption of iron
What is a first line treatment for focal siezures
Lamotrigine
Which of these medications can lower HBA1C levels
- aspirin
- lisinopril
- prednisolone
- warfarin
Lisinopril (ace inhibitors)
What is a red flag side effect when taking clindamycin and what should you do
Nausea and Diarrhoea
stop taking as get urgent help
What specific toxicity does pioglitazone induce and what are the symptoms and what should you do
Liver toxicity
dark urine, abdominal pain, N+V
stop taking and go to GP
Which of these drugs exhibits these symptoms: nausea, dizzy, tired, affected vision
- ipratropium
- digoxin
- amiodarone
- minocyline
- aspirin
Digoxin
Does vitamin B repel mosquitoes
no
Which of these anaesthics have the quickest recovery and least hangover effects
- etomidate
- ketamine
- nitrous oxide
- propofol
- thiopental sodium
Propofol
Which of these medications lowers seizure thresholds
- paracetamol
- senna
- ibuprofen
- ciprofloxacin
ciprofloxacin
Can you give emergency supply to a patient from a different country? And which countries
yes, but only in EEA (EU)
Which laxative can you give during pregnancy
lactulose
When should a patient contact their doctor while using tranexamic acid
if medication is ineffective after 3 cycles
What is the treatment of croup and what is it
dexamethasone or budesonide
respiratory illness, barking cough and difficulty breathing
CEFALOSPORIN ALLERGY MEANS NO AMOXICILLIN TOO
AMOXICILLIN ALLERGY MEANS NO CEPHALOSPORIN TOO
What is the OTC treatment for roundworm
Mebendazole 100mg BD for 3 days
Which electrolyte in excess can cause fatal cardiac arrhythmias
Potassium
What substance is often raised in liver blockage
ALP
What substance deficiency causes fatigue, muscle spasm and numbness
Magnesium
What substance binds to acidic drugs
albumin
What substance is found in dark chocolate, seeds and avocado
magnesium
What substance is a by product of muscle breakdown
creatinine
What is meniere’s disease and what is a licensed treatment
Prochlorperazine
(a rare inner ear disorder that causes vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear)
what is a licensed treatment of neuropathic pain
Haloperidol
Which medication would you need to keep a consistent diet, especially salt
Lithium
Which medication would need neutrophil and leucocyte monitoring
Clozapine
Licensed treatment of non responding dementia symptoms to non pharmacological treatments
Flupentixol
Treatment for
a patient who has been complaining of the following symptoms: sharp and stabbing pain in the leg and weakness when walking
Gabapentin
Treatment for a patient who is taking capecitabine who is suffering from a dose limiting toxicity that can lead to severe dehydration if left unmanaged
Loperamide
Treatment for a patient who is receiving treatment for leukaemia whose laboratory results are indicating they have tumour lysis syndrome
Urate Oxidase
Treatment for a patient who is taking fluorouracil and has developed small sores in the mouth and has swollen gums
Benzydamine Hydrochloride
Treatment for a patient who is about to start their second cycle of chemotherapy which has been delayed as they suffered from neutropenic sepsis following their first cycle
Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor
Treatment for a patient who is receiving treatment with a high dose of cyclophosphamide and experiencing hemorrhagic cystitis
Mesna
Flecainide infusion must given over what time
10 minutes
Avoid nitrofurantoin when eGFR is…
below 45
What alternative to give when eGFR too low for nitrofurantoin
trimethoprim
