Polypharmacy

Question 1

If the dose of spironolactone is >25mg/day or CrCl <30ml/min, there is an increased risk of what?

Answer 1

Hyperkalaemia,

Especially if taking NSAID, ACE inhibitor, angiotensin II receptor blocker or potassium supplement.

Question 2

When would bisphosphonates be stopped?

Answer 2

IF the patient has a very limited mobility and thus risk of falls, if they are confined to bed.

Question 3

Who is the New Medicine Service for?

Answer 3

Asthma and COPD
Type 2 Diabetes
Antiplatelet/anticoagulant therapy
Hypertension

Question 4

The desired effects of diuretics could be partly opposed by the fluid retention caused by

Answer 4

NSAIDs

Question 5

Six drugs with a narrow therapeutic index

Answer 5

Gentamicin
Digoxin
Theophylline
Warfarin
Phenytoin
Lithium