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What drug may be given in an anaphylactoid reaction?

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Chlorphenamine

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MOA of chlorphenamine

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Antihistamine

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What drug may be given in an anaphylactoid reaction with significant bronchospasm?

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Salbutamol

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How would a patient with repeated anaphylactoid reactions to acetylcysteine be managed?

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Prophylactic antihistamines (chlorphenamine and ranitidine)

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First line drug for anaphylaxis, with dose and administration

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Adrenaline 0.5mL 1 in 1000 IM

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Anti-hypertensives in pregancy

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Labetalol, Methyldopa, Nifedipine

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Advice to women on antihypertensive who are planning pregnancy

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Risk of congenital malformations so consider switching to a safer drug

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Drugs that cause hyperkalaemia

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ACEi
ARB
Spironolactone / Eplerenone / Amiloride
Co-amilofruse

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Drugs that cause hypokalaemia

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Bendroflumethiazide / Indapamide

Furosemide

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What vitamin should be prescribed in pregnancy (and dose)

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Folic acid 5mg PO OD

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Vitamin C name

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Ascorbic acid

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Vitamin K drug name

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Menadiol

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Advice for patients taking long term steroids

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Don’t stop suddenly

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Drugs that cause hyponatraemia

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PPIs
SSRIs
ACEi
Diuretics
Carbamazepine
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Tests before starting amiodarone

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CXR, U&Es, TFTs

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Concerning ADR of statins

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Rhabdomyolysis

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Tests before adalimumab

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CXR, CRP, FBC

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ADRs of thiazides

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Common adverse effects:
dehydration
postural hypotension
hyponatraemia, hypokalaemia, hypercalcaemia*
gout
impaired glucose tolerance
impotence

Rare adverse effects:
thrombocytopaenia
agranulocytosis
photosensitivity rash
pancreatitis
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Indication for mycophenolate mofetil

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Prevention of transplant rejection

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MOA of dipyrimadole

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Anti-platelet

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MOA of ticagrelor

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Anti-platelet

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MOA of prasugrel

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Anti-platelet

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What drug is used in scabies?

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Permethrin

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MOA of metoclopramide

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Dopamine receptor antagonist (anti-emetic)

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Contraindication of metoclopramide
Parkinson's | Children
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Indications for metoclopramide
Nausea GORD Gastroparesis secondary to diabetic neuropathy / migraine
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ADRs of metoclopramide
Parkinsonism / tardive dyskinesia | Prolonged QT
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ADRs of digoxin
GI upset Arrhythmias Yellow vision Gynaecomastia
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MOA of cetuximab
Monoclonal antibody against epidermal growth factor receptor
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Indications of cetuximab
Metastatic colorectal or head and neck cancer
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MOA of infliximab
Anti-TNF antibody
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Indications for infliximab
RA and Crohns
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MOA of rituximab
Anti-CD20 antibody
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Indications for rituximab
RA and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
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MOA of trastuzumab
HER2 receptor antagonist
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Indications for trastuzumab
HER2 positive breast cancer
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ADRs of beta-2 agonists
Angioedema, arrhythmias, tremor, rash, hypokalaemia
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Contraindications for beta-2 agonists
Cardiovascular disease, arrhythmias, hypokalaemia
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ADRs of muscarinic antagonists
Constipation, cough, dry mouth, GI disturbance, headache
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Contraindications of muscarinic antagonists
Arrhythmias, heart failure, recent MI
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MOA of ondansetron
Serotonin receptor antagonist (anti-emetic)
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Indication for ondansetron
Nausea
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MOA of mycophenolate
Immunosuppressant
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Indications for mycophenolate
``` Prevention of transplant rejection Inflammatory arthritis (off label) ```
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Drug that reduces desire to drink
Naltrexone
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ADRs of PPIs
Short term: Diarrhoea, Nausea | Long term: increased risk of pneumonia and hip fractures
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ADRs of histamine antagonists
Headache, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Tolerance
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Indication for cabergoline
Prolactinoma
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Indication for tolvaptan
SIADH
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Contraindication of carbimazole
First trimester of pregnancy
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How often is methotrexate taken?
Weekly
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What should be co-prescribed with methotrexate?
Folic acid 5mg once per week (taken on a different day to the methotrexate)
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Indications for methotrexate
Inflammatory arthritis Crohn's disease Come leukaemia chemotherapy
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ADRs of methotrexate
``` mucositis myelosuppression pneumonitis pulmonary fibrosis liver fibrosis ```
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Pregnancy advice with methotrexate
women should avoid pregnancy for at least 6 months after treatment has stopped the BNF also advises that men using methotrexate need to use effective contraception for at least 6 months after treatment
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Methotrexate monitoring
FBC and renal and LFTs before starting treatment and repeated weekly until therapy stabilised, thereafter patients should be monitored every 2-3 months
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Methotrexate interactions
Trimethoprim | Aspirin
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Treatment of methotrexate toxicity
Folinic acid
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ADRs of dapagliflozin
urinary and genital infection (secondary to glycosuria) normoglycaemic ketoacidosis increased risk of lower-limb amputation: feet should be closely monitored
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MOA of syntocinon
Synthetic oxytocin
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Use of ergometrine
Can be used as alternative to oxytocin in the third stage of labour
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Drugs used in medical termination of pregnancy
Mifepristone and misoprostol
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Contraindication of pethidine
Renal failure
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First line in neuropathic pain
Amitriptyline OR pregabalin
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Second line in neuropathic pain
Amitriptyline AND pregabalin
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First line in diabetic neuropathic pain
Duloxetine
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Metformin ADRs
gastrointestinal upsets are common (nausea, anorexia, diarrhoea), intolerable in 20% reduced vitamin B12 absorption - rarely a clinical problem lactic acidosis with severe liver disease or renal failure
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Metformin contraindications
chronic kidney disease: review if eGFR <45 and stop if eGFR < 30 Recent MI / sepsis / stroke / AKI iodine-containing x-ray contrast media (day of and two days after procedure due to risk of renal impairment alcohol abuse is a relative contraindication
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How to start metformin
metformin should be titrated up slowly to reduce the incidence of gastrointestinal side-effects
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How does sotalol work
Blocks K+ channels
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Route of administration of heparin and LMWH
Heparin: IV LMWH: SC
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Duration of action of heparin and LMWH
Heparin: Short LMWH: Long
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Reversal agent for heparin
Protamine sulphate
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ADRs of heparin
Bleeding Heparin-induced thrombocytopaenia (HIT) Osteoporosis (lower risk with LMWH)
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Three drugs given acutely in anaphylaxis
Adrenaline, hydrocortisone, cholrphenamine
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Adrenaline dose in anaphylaxis in adults
500 micrograms (0.5ml 1 in 1,000) IM. Repeat every 5 minutes if necessary
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Adrenaline dose in anaphylaxis in children 6-12
300 micrograms (0.3ml 1 in 1,000) IM. Repeat every 5 minutes if necessary
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Adrenaline dose in anaphylaxis in children under 6
150 micrograms (0.15ml 1 in 1,000) IM. Repeat every 5 minutes if necessary
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Indication for letrozole
Breast cancer in post-menopausal women
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MOA of letrozole
Aromatase inhibitor
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ADRs of letrozole
Osteoporosis Flushing Night sweats
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Indication for tamoxifen
Breast cancer in pre-menopausal women
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MOA of tamoxifen
Oestrogen receptor blocker
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First line in Wilson's disease
Penicillamine
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ADRs of pioglitazone
weight gain liver impairment (monitor LFTs) fluid retention (therefore contraindicated in heart failure) increased risk of fractures and bladder cancer
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Common ADRs of beta blockers
bradycardia dizziness syncope
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Common ADRs of digoxin
arrhythmias diarrhoea skin reactions
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Common ADRs of ACE inhibitors
cough angioedema hyperkalaemia
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Common ADRs of furosemide
dizziness electrolyte imbalance muscle spasms
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Common ADRs of spironolactone
electrolyte imbalance malaise skin reactions
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Cautions of ACE inhibitors
pregnancy and breastfeeding - avoid renovascular disease - may result in renal impairment aortic stenosis - may result in hypotension hereditary of idiopathic angioedema potassium >= 5.0 mmol/L - seek specialist advice
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Monitoring of ACE inhibitors
urea and electrolytes should be checked before treatment is initiated and after increasing the dose (a rise in the creatinine and potassium may be expected after starting ACE inhibitors acceptable changes are an increase in serum creatinine, up to 30% from baseline and an increase in potassium up to 5.5 mmol/l)
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How to start allopurinol
Start 2 weeks after attack of gout has settled Start on a low dose and titrate up every few weeks Consider colchicine cover
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ADRs of allopurinol
The most significant adverse effects are dermatological and patients should be warned to stop allopurinol immediately if they develop a rash
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Allopurinol interactions
Azathioprine Cyclophosphamide Theophylline
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First line in severe malaria
Artesunate
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Follow-up therapy in severe malaria
Riamet
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First line in non-severe plasmodium malaria
Riamet or malarone
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Main treatment for non falciparum malaria
Quinines
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Indication for rasburicase
Tumour lysis syndrome
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Indication for colchicine
Gout / pseudogout
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Treatment for pseudogout
``` Joint injection (corticosteroid and lidocaine) useful if symptoms limited to ≤2 joints. Medications (NSAIDS / colchicine) useful if multiple joints affected or joint injection not possible. Corticosteroids second line Recurrent episodes (≥3 annually) may require prolonged treatment with colchicine ```
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Drugs to avoid in G6PD deficiency
- Quinines (for malaria) - Nitrofurantoin (an abx) - Quinolones (abx) - Chloramphenicol (abx) - Sulfonamides (abx)
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Indications for mycophenolate mofetil
Organ transplants | Autoimmune conditions
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What drug may be used to close a patent ductus arteriosus
Ibuprofen (reduces prostaglandin)
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Symptoms of Meniere's disease
vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss and aural fullness
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Indication for tolvaptan
PCKD
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MOA of tolvaptan
ADH antagonist
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What is Augmentin?
Brand name for co-amoxiclav (amoxicillin and clavulanic acid)
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MOA of leflunomide
DMARD
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What is co-trimoxazole?
sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
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Common side effect of amlodipine
Ankle swelling
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Drug to treat HSV / VZV
Aciclovir
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Drug to treat Hep C / RSV
Ribavirin
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Drug to treat influenza
Oseltamivir
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Screening for osteoporosis in steroid use (who should be screened and how?)
Screen people under 40 on high-dose steroids or under 50 on lower or frequent steroid DEXA scan
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First line antibiotic in a pregnant woman with a UTI
Nitrofurantoin
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Tests needed before starting amiodarone
CXR, U&Es, TFTs, LFTs
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Monitoring amiodarone
LFTs and TFTs every 6 months
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Gentamicin ADRs
Ototoxicity | Nephrotoxicity
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Monitoring gentamicin
Peak and trough levels
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MOA of ranolazine
Inhibits late inward sodium channels, which reduces calcium overload in cardiomyocytes
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Indication for ranolazine
Second line in angina
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Drug used in benzodiazepine overdose
Flumazenil
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Drug used in amphetamine or cocaine overdose
Benzodiazepines
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Drug used to manage opioid overdose
naloxone
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MOA of naloxone
Opioid antagonist
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Indication for disulfiram
Chronic alcohol use
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What does disulfiram do?
Produces unpleasant effects when alcohol is consumed (decreasing desire to drink)
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Reversal of warfarin
Vitamin K, prothrombin complex concentrate
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Management of lithium overdose
Volume resuscitation | Dialysis if severe
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Management of digoxin toxicity
Digoxin-specific antibody fragments
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Second line meds in tonic clonic epilepsy
Levetiracetam, Clobazam and Topiramate
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First line in focal epilepsy
Carbamazepine
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Monitoring when starting clozapine
FBC weekly for 18 weeks (risk of agranulocytosis)
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Drugs that can be used in hypercalcaemia
Bisphosphonates | Calcitonin
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Length of action of bisphosphonates
Long term (weeks)
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ADRs of baclofen
GI side-effects (constipation/diarrhoea), confusion, low mood, dry mouth, headache, paraesthesia or rarely bradyarrhythmias and hypothermia
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Indication for baclofen
spasticity
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Medication to consider stopping in gout
Thiazides
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ADRs of sodium valproate
drug-induced liver injury, pancreatitis, agranulocytosis, severe cutaneous reactions, confusion, abnormal behaviour and increased suicide risk
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Administration method of aminophylline
Loading dose followed by slow IV injection
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Tests before starting biologics
Bloods and CXR to check it's safe e.g. check there's no latent TB
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MOA of celecoxib
NSAID
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Indication for densosomab
Osteoporosis, prevention of pathological fractures in patients with bony mets
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Method of administration of densusomab
SC injection | Either every 6 months (for osteoporosis) or every 4 weeks (for bony mets)
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First line in osteoporosis
Bisphosphonates e.g. alendronate
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Side effects of bisphosphonates
GI disturbance Oesophagitis Headache Osteonecrosis of the jaw
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Patient advice for taking bisphosphonates
All patients should be advised to swallow tablets whole with plenty of water while sitting or standing, which should be done on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before breakfast. They should then remain stood or sat upright for 30 minutes post dose.
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First line in myasthenia gravis
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors e.g. pyridostigmine
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Meds that can precipitate worsening myasthenia gravis
Abx Cardiac meds Neuromuscular meds Steroids
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What drug is usually given with levodopa and why?
dopa decarboxylase inhibitor to prevent break down of levodopa
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Alternative to levodopa in younger adults with parkinsons
Dopamine agonists
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ADRs of older dopamine agonists
Fibrotic disease e.g. lung / kidney fibrosis
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MOA of tamsulosin
alpha blocker
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ADRs of tamsulosin
Postural hypotension | Ejaculatory dysfunction
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MOA of finasteride
5-alpha reductase inhibitor (reduces DHEA, an androgen)
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Indications for finasteride
BPH
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ADRs of finasteride
Can result in reduced libido, erectile dysfunction and less commonly ejaculatory dysfunction
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How long does finasteride take to work?
Up to 6 months
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Length of treatment in a UTI
3 days in females | 7 days in pregnancy, catheterised patients or males
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Trade name of viagra
sildenafil
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First line in erectile dysfunction
sidenafil
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Contraindications for sildenafil
patients taking nitrates and related drugs such as nicorandil hypotension recent stroke or myocardial infarction (previous 6 months)
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ADRs of sildenafil
``` visual disturbances nasal congestion flushing gastrointestinal side-effects headache ```
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Drugs associated with agranulocytosis
antiepileptics e.g.g carbamazepine antithyroid drugs e.g. carbimazole antibiotics e.g. penicillin, chloramphenicol antipsychotics e.g. clozapine
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Drugs associated with anaemia
causing bleeding e.g. NSAIDs myelosuppression e.g. cytotoxic drugs inducing haemolysis e.g. methyldopa, high-dose penicillin
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Monitoring of lithium
Serum-lithium monitoring should be performed weekly after initiation and after each dose change until concentrations are stable, then every 3 months for the first year, and every 6 months thereafter.
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Indication for lithium
Mood stabiliser
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Symptoms of lithium toxicity
``` coarse tremor (a fine tremor is seen in therapeutic levels) hyperreflexia acute confusion polyuria seizure coma ```
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MOA of pyridostigmine
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
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ADRs of pyridostigmine
cholinergic side-effects including excess secretions, diarrhoea, GI upset, bronchospasm, sweating and urinary incontinence.
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Indication for memantine
Moderate to severe alzheimers
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Contraindication of statins
Acute liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis
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Anticoagulant of choice in DVT
DOAC first line | If not suitable then LMWH
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ADRs of isoniazid
Polyneuropathy | Hepatotoxic
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ADRs of rifampicin
Pink secretions | Hepatotoxicity
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ADRs of pyrazinamide
Gout | Hepatotoxicity
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ADRs of ethambutol
Optic neuritis
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Monitoring of TB meds
Baseline LFTs then routine LFT monitoring
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What should be co-prescribed with isoniazid?
pyridoxine (reduce risk of neuropathy)
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Second line to statins
Ezetimibe
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MOA of ezetimibe
Reduces bile secretion to minimise fat absorption
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MOA of ivabradine
Inhibits funny current to reduce heart rate
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MOA of nicorandil
Calcium channel blocker
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MOA of ransolazine
Sodium channel blocker
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Medication following an MI
Beta-blocker ACE inhibitor Statin Anti-platelet for a year
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What is entresto?
a combination of sacubitril and valsartan which acts as a diuretic and ARB
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Medication to treat prolactinoma
Cabergoline
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MOA of cabergoline
Dopamine agonist
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MOA of tolvaptan
ADH inhibitor
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Medication to treat SIADH
tolvaptan
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First line medication in hyperthyroidism
Carbimazole
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Second line medication in hyperthyroidism
Propylthiouracil
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Contraindication to carbimazole
First trimester
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What allergies are contraindications to naseptin?
Peanut and soya
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First line in Wilson's disease
D-penicillamine
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MOA of D-penicillamine
Copper chelating agent (increases excretion)
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Contraindication of ramipril
Severe renal failure
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Test prior to starting ramipril
U&Es
201
Monitoring of ramipril
U&Es 1-2 weeks after initiation or increasing dose (check for renal damage)
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MOA of phenobarbital
Anti-convulsant
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First line in most epilepsy
Sodium valroate
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First line in focal epilepsy
Carbamazepine
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Second line anti-epileptics
carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levetiracetam and phenytoin
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MOA of carbamazepine
Anti-epileptic
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MOA of phenytoin
Anti-epileptic
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MOA of levetiracem
Anti-epileptic
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MOA of lamotrigine
Anti-epileptic
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What is in tazocin?
Penicillin and tazobactam
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What is in co-amoxiclav?
Amoxicillin and cluvanic acid
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Pre-eclampsia medication to avoid around birth
Methyl-dopa
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Second line meds in pre-eclampsia
Nifedipine or methy-dopa
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Indication for Hydroxycarbamide/Hydroxyurea
Sickle cell (various indications)
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Medication for pre-eclampsia prophylaxis
Aspirin
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What meds should be given prior to anticipated pre-term labour?
Steroids or magnesium sulphate (helps with lung maturation)
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Abx used in bacterial vaginosis
Metronidazole
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Abx used in siphilis
Single dose IM penicillin
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Abx used in gonorrhoea
Single dose of IM ceftriaxone
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First line in manic episode
Antipsychotic
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Medication to reduce intraocular pressure
IV acetazolamide
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Indications for denosumab
Osteoporosis | Hypercalcaemia of malignancy
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Diuretic of choice in ascites
Aldosterone antagonist e.g. spironolactone
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ADRs of sulphonamides
hyperkalaemia headache rash
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MOA of bivalirudin
Anticoagulant
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MOA of paclitaxel
Microtubule modifier
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MOA of irinotecan
Topoisomerase inhibitor
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MOA of cyclophosphamide
Alkylating agent / immunosuppressant
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Monitoring of letrozole
Bone density monitoring before and during treatment
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Serious ADR of tamoxifen
Endometrial cancer
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MOA of flourouracil
Antimetabolite
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MOA of imatinib
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
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Indication for imatinib
CML
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Indication for trastuzumab
HER2 positive breast cancer
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MOA of trastuzumab
Monoclonal antibody against HER2 receptor
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MOA of sipuleucel-T
Dendritic cell therapy
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Anti-epileptic safest in pregnancy
Lamotrigine
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Route of administration of fentanyl
Patch / tablet / spray / lozenge
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Indication for oxycodone (over morphine)
Renal failure | Hallucinations / itching with morphine
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Adjustment of morphine dose for oxycodone
Halve morphine dose
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Typical starting prescription for morphine
10mg oramorph PO 4 hourly (5 if frail or not previously on opioid) 10mg hourly PRN breakthrough doses
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Conversion of morphine dose to sustained release morphine (MST / zomorph)
Total morphine in 24 hours divided by 2 = MST dose BD
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What is MST?
Modified release morphine
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What is zomorph?
Modified release morphine
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Typical dose titration in morphine
Increase baseline and breakthrough dose by 30 - 50% (typically 10mg -> 15mg -> 20mg)
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Conversion of oral morphine dose to SC dose
Halve oral morphine dose
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Early signs of opioid toxicity
Sleepiness Hallucinations Myoclonic jerks Confusion or mental clouding
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Management if bony pain in oncology
Analgesic ladder Radiotherapy typically very effective after a couple of weeks Consider bisphosphonates or surgical fixation
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Effect of metoclopramide on gastric emptying
Speeds up gastric emptying
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MOA of donperidone
Anti-emetic
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MOA of cyclizine
Histamine antagonist and anticholinergic (anti-emetic)
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First line in "chemical" nausea
Haloperidol
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First line in nausea due to raised ICP
Cyclizine (and dexamethasone to reduce ICP)
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First line in vestibular nausea
Cyclizine
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First line in cortical (anxiety) nausea
Lorazepam
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First line in obstructed bowel nausea
Buscopan (reduce gut motility) | Haloperidol (anti-emetic)
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First line in delayed gastric emptying nausea
metoclopramide
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Indication for pirfenidone
Pulmonary fibrosis
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Medications associated with hyopnatraemia
Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, amitriptyline, anti-psychotics, anti-epileptics, chemotherapy, PPIs
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Medications associated with hypercalcaemia
Thiazides, lithium, vitamin D, vitamin A, calcium
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Medications associated with hypokalaemia
Loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics, insulin, salbutamol
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Medications associated with hyperkalamia
ACE inhibitors, ARBs, NSAIDs, aspirin, K+ sparing diuretics, beta blockers
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Symptoms of serotonin syndrome
Neuromuscular excitation e.g. tremor / hypertonia Autonomic symptoms e.g. sweating Psychiatric symptoms e.g. agitation
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Contraindications for COCP
``` Over 50 Migraine with aura Smoker over 30 Within 6 weeks of birth More than 1 risk factors for heart disease (e.g. HTN, smoking, diabetes, obesity) History of clots ```
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MOA of amphotericin
Anti-fungal
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ADRs of hyoscine butyl bromide
constipation, dry mouth, and urinary retention
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MOA of hyoscine butyl bromide
Anti muscarinic
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Indication for hyoscine butyl bromide
Abdominal cramping
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MOA of prochlorperazine
Anti emetic
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Route of administration of triptans in adults
Oral
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Route of administration or triptans in under 18s
Nasal
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MOA of pentoxifylline
Peripheral vasodilator
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Indication for oral pentoxifylline
Venous ulcer
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ADRs of azathioprine
bone marrow depression nausea/vomiting pancreatitis increased risk of non-melanoma skin cancer
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What drug seriously interacts with azathioprine?
Allopurinol
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Drug used in general anaesthesia
Propofol
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First line in anti phospholipid syndrome
Heparin
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What anticoagulant is used in pregnancy
Heparin
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Indication for methylphenidate
ADHD
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Medication co-prescribed with levodopa
Carbidopa
281
MOA of disodium pamidronate
Bisphosphonate
282
MOA of zolendronic acid
Bisphosphonate
283
Serious ADR of tamoxifen
Blood clots
284
Contraindications of benzodiazepines
Severe renal / liver failure CNS / respiratory depression Sleep apnoea
285
Indication for zopiclone
Short term insomnia
286
Contraindications of zopiclone
Severe renal / liver failure CNS / respiratory depression Sleep apnoea
287
Risks of rapid tranquilisation
- Over-sedation causing loss of consciousness - Loss of airway - Cardiovascular collapse: - Arrhythmias / Hypotension / Sudden death - Respiratory depression - Acute dystonia - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Interaction with medication (prescribed or illicit including alcohol) - Damage to the therapeutic relationship - Underlying coincidental physical disorders
288
First line for rapid tranquilisation
IM lorazepam
289
Second line in rapid tranquilisation if no response
IM haloperidol / olanzapine
290
Second medication in rapid sedation if partial response
Repeat IM lorazepam
291
MOA of procyclidine
Anti cholinergic
292
Pain meds in palliative care
SC Morphine first line | SC Oxycodone second line
293
Anxiety medications in palliative care
SC midazolam
294
Nausea medications in palliative care
SC cyclizine SC levomepromazine SC haloperidol
295
Respiratory secretions medications in palliative care
SC glycopyrronium | SC hyoscine butyl bromide
296
Ibandronic acid MOA
Bisphosphonate
297
Prothrombin complex concentrate dosing
Based on INR and weight
298
Dalteparin MOA
Anticoagulant
299
Tinzaparin MOA
Anticoagulant
300
Monitoring of heparin
Potassium levels at least once per week | Platelets at least once per week
301
ADRs of heparin
Hyperkalaemia Heparin induced thrombocytopenia Bleeding
302
Management of anticoagulants prior to surgery
Discussion with haematology. Consider cover with a shorter acting anticoagulant
303
Management of insulin prior to surgery
Hold on morning of surgery and use sliding scale
304
Management of oral hypoglycaemics prior to surgery
Hold on day of surgery. Consider if sliding scale is necessary
305
Management of anti-platelets prior to surgery
Hold for 7 days prior to surgery
306
Management of diuretics prior to surgery
Hold on day of surgery
307
Management of ACEi / ARBs prior to surgery
Hold on day of surgery
308
MOA of teicoplanin
Glycopeptide antibiotic
309
MOA of vancomycin
Glycopeptide antibiotic
310
Mirtazepine MOA
Antidepressant
311
Indication for bromocriptine
Prolactinoma
312
Drugs affected by acetlyator status
``` isoniazid procainamide hydralazine dapsone sulfasalazine ```
313
MOA of Adalimumab
Anti-TNF antibody
314
Indication for adalimumab
Crohns | RA
315
MOA of etanercept
Anti-TNF
316
Indication of etanercept
Crohns | RA
317
MOA of bevacizumab
Anti VEGF antibody
318
Indications of bevacizumab
Colorectal cancer | Some renal cancer
319
Amiloride MOA
Potassium soaring diuretic
320
Bumetanide MOA
Loop diuretic
321
Misoprostol MOA
Prostaglandin analogue
322
Misoprostol ADRs
Diarrhoea | Abdo pain
323
Effect of progesterone only pill on mensturation
Can cause irregular bleeding
324
ADRs of mifepristone
Abdo pain | Diarrhoea
325
Tranexamic acid MOA
Anti fibrinolytic
326
At what level of HbA1c is metformin started?
56
327
What level of HbA1c with metformin indicates adding another drug
58
328
Criteria for starting GLP-1 mimetic
3 other drugs not controlling diabetes BMI over 35 Or BMI under 35 and insulin would have occupational implications
329
Criteria for continuing a GLP-1 mimetic
HbA1c fall by at least 11 and 3% weight loss in 6 months
330
Indications for cytarabine
AML
331
Indication for hydroxycarbamide
Sickle cell
332
MOA of bleomycin
Antibiotic
333
MOA of doxorubicin
Antibiotic
334
ADRs of methotrexate
Myelosuppression, mucositis, liver and lung fibrosis
335
ADRs of cyclophosphamide
Haemorrhagic cystitis, myelosuppression, transitional cell carcinoma
336
ADRs of fluorouracil
Myelosuppression, mucositis, dermatitis
337
MOA of cytarabine
Anti metabolite
338
MOA of vincristine
Microtubule inhibitor
339
MOA of vinblastine
Microtubule inhibitor
340
MOA of docetaxel
Microtubule inhibitor
341
Azathioprine ADRs
Bone marrow depression N&V Pancreatitis Non melanoma skin cancer
342
Enzyme to test before starting azathioprine
Thiopurinemethyltransferase test (TPMT) as deficiency in this enzyme increases risk of toxicity
343
Use of thiopental
Anaesthetic
344
Use of etomidate
Anaesthetic
345
First line in maturity onset diabetes of the young
Sulfonylurea
346
Sulfonylureas ADRs
Hypoglycaemia Weight gain Less commonly, hyponatraemia, myelosuppression, hepatotoxicity, neuropathy
347
ADRs of erythromycin
GI side effects | Cholestatic jaundice
348
Indication for stemetil
Vertigo / sickness
349
Indication of cholestryramine
Itch in patients with liver disease
350
MOA of felodipine
Calcium channel blocker
351
Indication of felodipine
HTN
352
Medication to treat iron overload in haemochromatosis
Desferrioxamine
353
MOA of desferrioxamine
Iron cheating agent
354
Medication used in Wilson’s disease
Trientine
355
MOA of trientine
Copper chelating agent
356
ADRs of metoclopromide
extrapyramidal effects: oculogyric crisis. This is particularly a problem in children and young adults hyperprolactinaemia tardive dyskinesia parkinsonism
357
Contraindications of tetracyclines
Children under 12 Pregnancy women (Due to risk of tooth discolouration)
358
ADRs of tetracyclines
discolouration of teeth: therefore should not be used in children < 12 years of age photosensitivity angioedema black hairy tongue
359
Management of hepatotoxicity in patients being treated for TB
Stop all TB meds | Once LFTs have stabilised re-start meds with a reintroduction or alternate regime
360
Felodipine MOA
Calcium channel blocker
361
What is septrin?
Cotrimoxazole
362
Cisplatin MOA
Damages DNA
363
Propofol MOA
Potentiates GABA receptors
364
Propofol ADRs
Pain on injection | Hypotension
365
Why might bupivacaine be chosen over lidocaine?
Longer duration of action
366
What drug is often added to bupivacaine to improve the action
Diamorphine
367
What is xylocaine?
Combination of lidocaine and adrenaline
368
What type of anaesthetic is ketamine?
General
369
Cautions / contraindications for contrast
Asthma Renal impairment Metformin Iodine allergy
370
MOA of carbocysteine
Mucolytic
371
MOA of pigvisomant
Growth hormone antagonist
372
MOA of bromocriptine
Dopamine agonist
373
ADR of chloramphenicol
Aplastic anaemia
374
MOA of solifenacin
Anticholinergic
375
MOA of tolterodine
Anticholinergic
376
MOA of oxybutynin
Anticholinergic
377
MOA of mirabegron
Beta agonist
378
Drugs associated with agranulocytosis
Antithyroid drugs - carbimazole, propylthiouracil Antipsychotics - atypical antipsychotics (CLOZAPINE) Antiepileptics - carbamazepine Antibiotics - penicillin, chloramphenicol, co-trimoxazole Antidepressant - mirtazapine Cytotoxic drugs - methotrexate
379
MOA of dasatinib
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
380
MOA of nilotinib
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
381
MOA of bosutinib
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
382
First line in ITP
Steroids
383
Common ADRs of hydroxyurea
Myelosuppression
384
Medications that interact with warfarin
Amiodarone | Many antibiotics and antiepileptics
385
Foods that can interact with warfarin
Green leafy veg | Fruit juices eg cranberry / grapefruit/ green tea
386
Management of major bleeding in patient on warfarin
ABCDE, stop warfarin, commence IV vitamin K and IV prothrombin complex concentrate
387
Management of INR >8 in patient with no bleeding or minor bleeding
Vitamin K. Stop warfarin, restart once INR < 5.0. The INR should be rechecked in 24 hours and if still high then repeat vitamin K
388
Management of INR 5-8 with no bleeding or minor bleeding
stop warfarin and recommence when INR < 5.0
389
ADRs of warfarin
Jaundice, hepatic necrosis, haemorrhage, hypersensitivity, rash, diarrhoea, and skin necrosis.
390
Contraindications of warfarin
Pregnancy, bacterial endocarditis, severe hypertension, peptic ulcer
391
What pain medication may be used in severe renal failure?
Alfentanil
392
ADRs of aromatase inhibitors
Joint aches | Bone thinning
393
ADRs of tamoxifen
``` Hot flushes Weight gain Fatigue Increased risk of VTE Increased risk of endometrial cancer ```
394
ADRs of trastuzumab
Cardiac toxicity
395
MOA and indication for strontium ranelate
Inhibitor bone resorption so used in oesteoporosis
396
MOA and indication for teriparatide
Synthetic PTH used in osteoporosis
397
Administration method of densusomab
SC injection every 6 months
398
Denosumab ADRs
Dyspnoea | Diarrhoea
399
Indication for olaparib
Some patients with BRCA mutations
400
MOA of methodone
Mu receptor agonist
401
MOA of naloxone
Mu receptor antagonist
402
MOA of flumazenil
GABA antagonist
403
MOA of memantine
NMDA antagonist
404
MOA of benzodiazepines
GABA agonist
405
First line drug option in urge incontinence
Oxybutynin
406
Medication option in stress incontinence
Duloxetine
407
Medication to add after ICS in childhood asthma
Montelukast
408
MOA of quetiapine
Antipsychotic
409
MOA of venlafaxine
Antidepressant
410
MOA of mirtazepine
Antidepressant
411
Effect of POP on periods
Lighter
412
Effect of IUS on periods
Lighter but may be irregular
413
ADRs of NSAIDs
Bronchospasm Renal complications Dyspepsia Skin reactions
414
First line antibiotic in C.diff
Vancomycin (oral)
415
Antibiotic of choice for prophylaxis against group B strep in neonates of colonised mothers
Benzyl penicillin
416
MOA of exenatide
SC
417
Is warfarin safe in pregnancy?
No it’s teratogenic
418
Is LMWH safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Yes but caution if the mother may go into Labour (as it’s difficult to reverse)
419
Drugs used in medical miscarriage
Mifepristone and misoprostol
420
Medication for pre eclampsia prophylaxis
Aspirin
421
Drugs to avoid in pregnancy
``` antibiotics: ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, sulphonamides psychiatric drugs: lithium, benzodiazepines aspirin carbimazole methotrexate sulfonylureas cytotoxic drugs amiodarone ```
422
Ipratropium length of action
Short acting
423
Length of action of tiotropium
Long
424
First line in uterine hyperstimulation
Terbutaline
425
First line to delay delivery in preterm labour
Nifedipine
426
Monitoring of methylphenidate
Growth | Pulse and BP
427
Next step in management of COPD with symptoms on salbutamol and no asthmatic features
Add LAMA and LABA
428
First line in DVT
DOAC
429
What medication is contraindicated in gout?
Thizides
430
Treatment of scabies in close contacts
2 doses permethrin a week apart
431
Can ACE inhibitors be used in pregnancy?
No
432
Can ACE inhibitors be used in breastfeeding?
No
433
Can statins be taken in pregnancy?
No
434
Drug that interacts with statins
Clarithromycin / erythromycin
435
Indication for statin
Established cardiovascular disease QRISK2 score indicates over 10% risk of CVD in the next 10 years T1DM diagnosed over 10 years ago
436
What time of day to take statins
Night
437
Indication for isotretinoin
Severe acne
438
Drugs to stop in AKI
``` ACE inhibitors ARBs NSAIDs Diuretics Aminoglycosides Lithium Metformin ```
439
First line pharmacological cardioversion in AF
Amiodarone
440
Antidepressants contraindicated in patients on alteplase
SSRIs or SNRIs
441
ADRS of SSRIs
``` GI upset Prolonged QT Sexual dysfunction Insomnia Headache ```
442
Test before starting SSRIs
ECG to look for long QT
443
ADRs of SNRIs
``` GI upset Sexual dysfunction Insomnia Headache HTN ```
444
What patients typically benefit from mirtazapine as an antidepressant?
Patients with sleep problems or poor appetite
445
ADRs of mirtazapine
Increased appetite and weight gain Sedative Sexual dysfunction
446
Indication for procyclidine
ADRs from antipsychotics (e.g. oligouric crisis)
447
First line in hypomania
Quetiapine
448
first line mood stabiliser
Lithium
449
Second line mood stabiliser
Sodium valproate
450
What does disulfiram do?
Causes vomiting with alcohol to act as a deterrent
451
Treatment of local anaesthetic reaction
Lipid emulsion
452
Contraception options in woman after childbirth
POP, IUD, IUS
453
Drug that may be used alongside insulin in T1DM
Dapagliflozin
454
How long for POP to be effective?
48 hours
455
What is filgrastim?
A granulocyte-colony stimulating factor used in neutropaenia
456
What anaesthetic is good in haemodynamically unstable patients?
Ketamine
457
Dose of adrenaline in cardiac arrest
1mg
458
EPO ADRs
Bone ache, skin rash, flu-like symptoms
459
Adenosine ADRs
Chest pain Bronchospasm Flushing
460
First line in patients with angina and heart failure
Atenolol
461
What shouldn't be prescribed with verapamil?
Beta blocker
462
What drug should be held for 48 hours prior to contrast
Metformin
463
Which beta blocker is used first line in thyrotoxicosis prophylaxis?
Propanolol
464
Medication that may be used in stress incontinence
Duloxetine
465
Levodopa ADRs
N&V, hypotension, sleep disturbance, confusion, hallucinations, delusions, dyskinesias, dystonia, tolerence
466
What is co-careldopa?
Levodopa and carbidopa
467
What is co-beneldopa?
Levodopa and benserazide
468
What class of drugs are often second line in Parkinsons
Dopamine agonists
469
What routes can dopamine agonists be administered via?
Oral, patch, injections
470
ADRs of dopamine agoinsts
nausea, constipation, hypotension, headache, dyskinesias, sudden sleep, hallucinations, impulse control disorders
471
Pamiprexole MOA
Dopamine agonist
472
Ropinerole MOA
Dopamine agonist
473
Rotigotine MOA
Dopamine agonist
474
Apomorphine MOA
Dopamine agonist
475
Interactions of monoamine oxidase B inhibitors
Antidepressants, decongestants
476
ADRs of MAO-B inhibitors
GI disturbance, hypotension, urinary frequency, mood changes
477
MOA of rasagiline
MOA-B inhibitor
478
MOA of selegiline
MOA-B inhibitor
479
MOA of safinamind
MOA-B inhibitor
480
MOA of entacapone
COM-T inhibitor (potentiates levodopa)
481
MOA of opicapone
COM-T inhibitor (potentiates levodopa)
482
MOA of tolcapone
COM-T inhibitor (potentiates levodopa)
483
What medication is COM-T inhibitors taken with?
Levodopa
484
How long after pregnancy before starting COCP
21 days
485
First line in acute pericarditis
NSAID and colchicine
486
Management of thyroxine in pregnancy
Increase dose (typically by up to 50% in first 4-6 weeks
487
Which areas should emollients be applied to?
Whole skin
488
ADRs of topical steroids
Skin thinning / striae
489
Topical immunomudulators
Tacrolimus / pimecrilimus
490
Topical treatments in mild acne (commedones)
Benzoyl peroxide, retinoin, abx
491
When to use oral abx in acne
Papules / pustules not cleared with topical therapy
492
Isotretinoin indication
Severe acne
493
ADR of isotretinoin
Teratogenic, dry lips
494
Indication for cyproterone acetate
Seborrhoea in women with acne
495
Topical treatments considered in psoriasis
Emollients, Salicylic acid (helps other treatments), steroids, tar preparations, dithranol (specialist), vitamin D/A
496
Who should be treated with permethrin?
All household contacts
497
How to apply treatment for scabies / lice
Two courses a week apart
498
First line in delirium
Haloperidol
499
First line in delirium for patients with Parkinsons
Lorazepam
500
Tests before IV acyclovir
renal function
501
Donepezil MOA
Acetylcholine esterase inhibitor
502
Rivastigmine MOA
Acetylcholine esterase inhibitor
503
Galantamine MOA
Acetylcholine esterase inhibitor
504
ADRs of Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors
GI upset
505
Cautions for Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors
Asthma / COPD, some arrhythmias or conduction disorders
506
Memantine ADRs
Dizziness, balance issues, headache, drowsiness
507
What shouldn't be co-prescribed with verapamil?
Beta blocker
508
Anticoagulation after ablation of AF
Continue as per CHADsVASc
509
Vancomycin moniotring
Trough levels and renal function
510
What should be given with co-trimoxazole?
Anti-emetic
511
Co-trimoxazole ADRs
N&V, rash, bone marrow suppression, hepatotoxicity, hypoglycaemia
512
Co-trimoxazole monitoring
FBC, U&Es, LFTs
513
Digoxin toxicity symptoms
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, hallucination, visual disturbance, drowsiness
514
Dose conversion codeine to morphine
Divide by 10
515
Tamsulosin ADRs
dizziness, postural hypotension, dry mouth, depression
516
Finasteride ADRs
Erectile dysfunction and ejaculation problems, reduced libido, gynaecomastia
517
Budesonide MOA
ICS
518
Dantrolene indication
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
519
Phenytoin monitoring
Trough levels if dose change or concern of toxicity
520
Paroxetine MOA
SSRI
521
Venlafaxine MOA
SNRI
522
Clomipramine MOA
TCA
523
Clomipramine indication
OCD
524
Monitoring of statins
LFTs at baseline, 3 months and 12 months
525
Which antibiotic shouldn't be mixed with alcohol?
Metronidazole
526
Glimepiride MOA
Sulfonylurea
527
Methylphenidate monitoring
Height and weight
528
Methylphenidate key ADR
Growth restriction
529
Important ADR of hydroxychloroqiune
Retinopathy
530
Chlorpromazine MOA
Antipsychotic
531
Mesalazine ADRs
GI upset, headache, agranulocytosis, pancreatitis*, interstitial nephritis
532
Which antipsychotic is less likely to cause weight gain?
Aripiprazole
533
When to stop antidepressants
6 months after symptoms resolved
534
Carbamazepine ADRs
rash, dizziness, hyponatremia, hair thinning. Also inhibits COCP.
535
Lamotrigine ADRs
rash, flu-like symptoms and destruction/ulcers in mucous membranes (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
536
Gabapentin ADRs
drowsiness, abnormal eye movements, GI upset, dry mouth
537
Valproate ADRs
tremor, weight gain and hair thinning, teratogenic
538
Phenytoin ADRs
Gum hypertrophy and hirsutism, coarse face and acne. Also inhibits COCP
539
Antibiotic associated with tendon rupture
Ciprofloxacin
540
What medications to avoid with SSRI (as increases risk of serotonin syndrome)
Triptans
541
Orlistat MOA
Lipase inhibitor
542
Severe C diff treatment
Oral vancomycin and IV metronidazole
543
Strontium ranelate indication
Osteoporosis
544
Strontium ranelate MOA
Inhibits osteoclasts
545
Phenoxybenzamine MOA
Alpha blocker
546
Colchicine ADRs
GI side effects
547
Allopurinol ADRs
Rash
548
What drug is antabuse?
Disulfiram
549
Acamprosate indication
Reduces alcohol cravings
550
What can be used as alternative to methadone?
Buprenorphine
551
RA medication in pregnancy
Hydroxychloroquine
552
Drugs to improve prognosis in MND
Riluzole, Edaravone
553
Management of HRT prior to surgery
Stop 4 weeks prior to elective surgery to reduce risk of VTE
554
Nifedipine MOA
Calcium channel blocker
555
Medication to avoid in chickenpox
NSAIDs
556
Solifenacin MOA
Anticholinergic
557
Treatment of DVT in pregnancy
Enoxaparin
558
What type of heparin does LMWH reverse?
Unfractionated
559
Pyrazinamide ADRs
Gout, arthropathy, hepatotoxicity
560
Medication to consider in warts
Topical salicylic acid
561
Bupropion indication
Smoking cessation
562
Second line mood stabiliser
Sodium valproate

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