PSA Flashcards
1
Q
What are common causes of nephrotoxicity?
A
Ibuprofen
Ramipril
(Metformin is renally cleared, not nephrotoxic)
2
Q
What is your treatment of choice for DVT?
A
Enoxoparin
3
Q
What do you give in hyperkalaemia?
A
Soluble insulin, 10units in dextrose 10%
4
Q
What fluid do you give in a DKA?
A
Soluble insulin 50 units in NaCl 0.9%
1L NaCl 0.9%
5
Q
What monitoring requirements are there for HRT?
A
BP, LFTs (can be used to monitor statins)
6
Q
Diclofenac can cause increased…?
A
Potassium
7
Q
What are some adverse effects of vancomycin?
A
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity
- red man syndrome – occurs on rapid infusion with vancomycin
- Thrombophlebitis
