MCQ answers to remember- random

Question 1

why isn’t children given aspirin ? symptoms

Answer 1

they can develop Reye’s disease.
-rare disease that affects the brain and liver
-symptoms: seizure, persistent vomiting, drowsiness, lack of energy, fast heart rate

Question 1

what is the reversal treatment for dabigatran?

Answer 1

Idarucizumab

Question 2

what drugs can cause complications for insertion of an epidural catheter?

Answer 2

DOACs. Can cause epidural haematoma

Question 3

is there a link between smoking and hypertension?

Answer 3

no direct link

Question 4

how many grams of salt should a person be restricted especially if they are a high risk patient?

Answer 4

6g

Question 5

can a women use warfarin in pregnancy?

Answer 5

not to be used in first trimester.
Warfarin, acenacoumarol, and phenidione cross the placenta with risk of congenital malformations, and placental, fetal, or neonatal haemorrhage, especially during the last few weeks of pregnancy and at delivery. Therefore, if at all possible, they should be avoided in pregnancy, especially in the first and third trimesters.

Question 6

what routes can heparin be given?/

Answer 6

sub cut
IV

NOT IM

Question 7

what is the max daily dose of rampril if eGFR is between 30-60mL/minute/1.73m2

Answer 7

5mg

Question 8

what type of drugs would affect warfarin INR?

Answer 8

CYP450 enzyme inducers
-BS CRAP GPS

barituates
sulfonureas
Carbamazepine
rifampicin
alcohol
phenytoin
griseofulvin
phenobarbital
st johns wart

Question 9

what other drugs for MI is ticagrelor not licensed to use in combination with?

Answer 9

aspirin, low dose rivaroxaban and ticagrlor

only ticagrelor and aspirin together

Question 10

what drug class should be given first dose at bed time ?

Answer 10

alpha blockers
e.g. doxazosin

Question 11

what should be diet to help prevent pre- eclampsia in pregnant women?

Answer 11

-high blood pressure
-given 150mg aspirin at night from week 12-36
-if started after week 16 may not help