Which medication to stop due to...

Question 1

What is the Mnemonic for medication to stop when SICK

SAD MIST

Answer 1

SAD MIST

S sglt2 inhibitors
A ace inhibitors
D diuretics

M metformin
I immunosupressants
S sartan (ARBs)
T NSAIDs

Question 2

Which Antibiotics should you not take while pregnant

TCA SQT

Answer 2

TCA SQT

T tetracyclines
C clarithromycin
A aminoglycosides

S streptomycin
Q quinolones
T trimethoprim

Question 3

What medication should you avoid when pregnant
CBA PIS WAIL

Answer 3

CBA PIS WAIL

C: Codeine
B: Benzodiazepines
A: Aspirin

P: Pseudophedrine
I: Ibuprofen
S: Sulfonamide

W: Warfarin
A: ACE inhibitors (ACEi)
I: Isotretinoin
L: Lithium

Question 4

What is the mnemonic for medications to avoid in renal failure
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Answer 4

A: Aminoglycosides
C: Cephalosporins
V: Vancomycin
A: ACEi/ARBs
M: Methotrexate
T: Thiazide diuretics
P: Potassium-sparing diuretics / PPI
S: NSAIDs
B: Bulk-forming laxatives
O: Osmotic laxatives
S: Statins

Question 5

What is the mnemonic for drugs to avoid in liver failure

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Answer 5

R: Rifampicin
F: Fusidic acid
P: Phenytoin
W: Warfarin
S: Sedative drugs (e.g., benzodiazepines)
O: Opioid analgesics
D: Diuretics (especially those causing hypokalaemia)
N: NSAIDs
C: Corticosteroids