PSA notes Flashcards
(19 cards)
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thiazide diuretic MoA + SEs
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2
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what monitoring is needed when starting or changing eplerenone or spironolactone
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plasma-potassium levels
3
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why would you withhold ACEi or ARB in an unwell pt with limited intake of food and water
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to reduce risk of AKI
4
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side effect of tacrolimus on electrolytes
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hyperkalaemia
5
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what drugs do you suspend in suspected AKI
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DAMN
allopurinol - accumulates in renal failure especially if dose >100mg daily
6
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UTI treatment in penicillin allergy AND renal impairment
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opt for trimethoprim as nitro is CI in egfr <45.
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how do you manage a pt on warfarin pre-operatively
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stop their warfarin 5 days prior and if the INR >1.5 the day before surgery, give phytomenadione [vit K] orally - the IV prep is given PO
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missed pill rules
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