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Pharmacokinetics
In its most basic form what is ph...,
What are the four major parts of ...,
How do we measure the amount of d...
21  cards
Mood Stabilisers
What is the indication for lithium,
How long does lithium take to work,
What tests must be performed befo...
10  cards
Antidepressants
Give two examples of an ssri,
How do ssris work,
What are the contraindications of...
9  cards
Pharmacodynamics
What is the law of mass action,
How is affinity of a ligand for i...,
What is the intrinsic efficacy of...
7  cards
Treating Hypertension
What score is used to calculate s...,
When do we start treating hyperte...,
What are some secondary causes of...
15  cards
Treating Heart Failure
What are the principles of treatm...,
How do you reduce fluid overload ...,
What is the risk of using furosemide
20  cards
Treating Arrythmias
Where is the heart beat initiated,
Via what channels is the resting ...,
Which channels cause the upstroke...
36  cards
Treating Hyperlipidaemia
What are the major classes of dru...,
What is the mechanism of action o...,
How do we decide if someone needs...
15  cards
Treating Fluid Overload
What is the mechanism of action o...,
When are loop diuretics used clin...,
What is the therapeutic effect of...
14  cards
Treating Diabetes
Where is insulin produced,
How is insulin released from beta...,
How is insulin taken up into peri...
13  cards
Sex steroids
What is the mechanism of action o...,
How does the combined oral contra...,
How does the progesterone only pi...
14  cards
Treating Cancer
What are the factors contributing...,
What is the fractional kill ratio,
What are the main cytotoxic thera...
16  cards
Anaesthesia
What are the 4 stages of guedels ...,
What are the different types of a...,
What is minimum alveolar concentr...
14  cards
Pain Relief
How is arachadonic acid synthesis...,
What does prostaglandin g go on t...,
What is the role of cox 1
33  cards
Antibacterials
What are the different sites wher...,
Which types of antibiotics inhibi...,
Which antibiotics inhibit dna syn...
40  cards
Antivirals
What types of antivirals are acti...,
What are nucleoside analogue hiv ...,
What are non nucleoside hiv rever...
7  cards
Treating Rheumatological Disorders
What is rheumatoid arthritis,
What is the pathophysiology of rh...,
What is lupus
28  cards
Antiplatelet Drugs
What are the 3 parts of virchows ...,
What can cause an abnormality in ...,
What can cause abnormalities in b...
34  cards
Treating Asthma
What is the pathophysiology of as...,
How is bronchial smooth muscle in...,
Outline the 5 stages of asthma tr...
17  cards
Treating Gastrointestinal Disorders
Which factors support the integri...,
Which factors threaten the integr...,
Which cells secrete acid into the...
13  cards
Treating Neurological Disorders
What is epilepsy,
What does diagnosis of epilepsy r...,
What are the two main types of ep...
60  cards
Steroids
What is the mechanism of action o...,
What are the side effects of gluc...,
What are the mineralocorticoid ef...
7  cards

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