Pharm

Question 1

Mode of action of Spironolactone?

Answer 1

increases sodium and water excretion by competitively binding to aldosterone receptors in the distal tubules of the kidney

Question 2

What is the mechanism of action of alendronic acid?

Answer 2

Inhibits osteoclastic activity to decrease bone resorption, which reduces bone turnover and improves bone mass

Question 3

What is the mechanism of action of rivaroxaban?

Answer 3

DOAC

Directly inhibits activated clotting factor X to prevent conversion of prothrombin to thrombin

Question 4

What are the common side effects of ACEi?

Answer 4

• Cough. Seen in 15% of pts. Due to increased bradykinin
• Angioedema
• Hyperkalaemia
• 1st dose hypotension

Question 5

TB medication that can cause red urine.

Answer 5

Rifampicin

Question 6

TB medication that can cause peripheral neuropathy

Answer 6

Isoniazid

Question 7

TB medication that can cause optic neuritis

Answer 7

Ethambutol

Question 8

TB medication that can cause hyperuricaemia (gout)

Answer 8

Pyrazinamide

Question 9

What kind of drug is diclofenac?

Answer 9

NSAID

Question 10

What kind of drug is Ticagrelor and what is its mechanism of action?

Answer 10

Antiplatelet medication
P2Y12 receptor antagonist

Question 11

What is the first line medication used for rheumatoid arthritis?

Answer 11

DMARD
Methotrexate, Sulfasalazine, Rituximab…