MEDICATIONS OSCE

Question 1

what are ACE Inhibitors?

Answer 1

Prevents body from making angiotensin II

- relaxation and widening of blood vessels

Question 2

what is Amoxycillin?

Answer 2

an antibiotic

- treats UTIs/bacterial infections

Question 3

what are Antacids?

Answer 3

Neutralises stomach acidity and prevents heartburn, acid reflux

Question 4

what is an Anti-Cholinergic?

Answer 4

a Bronchodilator

- block action of acetylcholine nerve transmission in smooth muscle (causing relaxation)

Question 5

what is an Anti-Diuretic hormone?

Answer 5

decreases urine production to increase levels of salt and water in the body

Question 6

what is Aspirin?

Answer 6

NSAID analgesic that also prevents platelets coagulating

Question 7

what is Atenolol?

Answer 7

a beta blocker

Question 8

what are Beta-Blockers?

Answer 8

Medications that prevent action of adrenaline acting on the heart which reduces blood pressure.

Question 9

who are beta-blockers NOT suitable for?

Answer 9

Patients with respiratory problems such as Asthma or COPD as they IMPAIR VENTILATION

Question 10

what are B2 Agonists? how do they work?

Answer 10

bronchodilators

- work by acting directly on Beta 2 receptors causing smooth muscle contraction and dilation of airways

Question 11

what do short acting B2 agonists do?

Answer 11

treat acute bronchial constriction

Question 12

what do long acting beta 2 agonists do?

Answer 12

prevent constriction of bronchial walls

Question 13

what is Benzodiazepine an example of?

Answer 13

an anticonvulsant drug

Question 14

what is an example of an insulin sensitiser drug that may be prescribed to those with T2 Diabetes?

Answer 14

biguanides

Question 15

what is the function of Calcium Channel Blockers?

Answer 15

Antihypertensive drug

- prevent calcium entering the cells of the heart and arteries which allows blood vessels to relax and widen

Question 16

what is a negative oral side effect of calcium channel blockers?

Answer 16

gingival hyperplasia

Question 17

what are Corticosteroids?

Answer 17

an anti-inflammatory medication

Question 18

what is Prednisolone?

Answer 18

Corticosteroid medication that can be prescribed for chronic asthma

Question 19

what are COX inhibitors?

Answer 19

NSAIDs

• target enzymes responsible for inflammation and pain
• example is paracetamol

Question 20

what type of drug is Apixaban or Dabigatran?

Answer 20

anticoagulant drugs

Question 21

what is Digoxin?

Answer 21

Cardiac stimulator drug

- used in treatment for heart failure, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter

Question 22

what are the function of Diuretics?

Answer 22

increase urine production to decrease water and salt levels in the body
- also decrease blood pressure due to reduced blood volume

Question 23

what is Fluconazole?

Answer 23

an oral antifungal medication that treats candida

Question 24

what is GTN spray?

Answer 24

Glycerol Trinitrate spray is a short acting nitrate spray that is used to treat angina

Question 25

what do H2 receptor blockers do?

Answer 25

reduce acid secretion

Question 26

what type of drug is Nifidepine?

Answer 26

calcium channel blocker

Question 27

what is Omeprazole?

Answer 27

a proton pump inhibitor that reduces the amount of acid that the stomach makes

Question 28

what are proton pump inhibitors?

Answer 28

Medications that reduce acid secretion by blocking action of proton pumps - proton pumps are enzymes in the stomach lining that aid in acid secretion

Question 29

what is Salbutamol? how does it work?

Answer 29

Short acting B2 Agonist | - relaxes the smooth muscles of airways

Question 30

what are some side effects of Salbutamol inhalers?

Answer 30

- dry mouth (xerostomia) | - irritated throat

Question 31

what is Salmeterol?

Answer 31

long acting B2 Agonist - prevents onset of asthma symptoms - maintenance of COPD

Question 32

what is Fluticasone?

Answer 32

a steroid inhaler | - used to prevent symptoms of asthma and COPD

Question 33

what are some oral side effects of steroid inhalers?

Answer 33

- oral candidiasis/thrush | - dry mouth

Question 34

what is Simvastatin?

Answer 34

Statin | - decreases elevated lipid levels

Question 35

what is Thyroxine used for?

Answer 35

used to treat hypothyroidism

Question 36

what is Warfarin?

Answer 36

Anti-coagulant drug