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What drug class of antidepressants are most likely to cause antimuscarinic side effects?

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Tricyclic antidepressants e.g. dosulepin, clomipramine

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What is Von Willebrand disease?

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A genetic disease in which clotting factors are reduced, leading to a prolonged INR

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Which beta blocker can be used for thyrotoxicosis?

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Propranolol

It reduces symptoms of hyperthyroidism caused by an increase in beta-adrenergic tone e.g. palpitations, anxiety

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Which drug class of antidiabetics can cause acute pancreatitis?

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GLP-1 receptor agonists (-glutide)

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What medicines can be used as first-line therapy for lewy-body dementia?

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Donepezil

Rivastigmine

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Which anticoagulant should be taken with food?

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Rivaroxaban

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What type of CCB should not be given to patients with heart failure with reduced EF? Why?

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Rate-limiting (e.g. verapamil) and short-acting (e.g. nifedipine)
Can cause reduced cardiac contractibility

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What is the mechanism of action of loperamide?

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Inhibits μ-opioid receptors in the gut, reducing peristalsis

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What commonly used drug can be used to reduce stoma output?

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Omeprazole (reduces stomach acid secretion)

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What type of insulin is fast-acting?

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Soluble insulin (15-30 min onset)

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What type of insulin should be reserved for medical emergencies (e.g. DKA)?

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IV soluble insulin

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What are examples of rapid-acting insulin?

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Aspart
Glulisine
Lispro

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How should metformin be dosed initially?

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Titrated up (increase freq. every week) to minimise GI side effects

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What can be used to treat hypos?

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15-20 g of a fast-acting carbohydrate, e.g.:
five glucose or dextrose tablets
five jelly babies
a small glass of a sugary (non-diet) drink
a small carton of pure fruit juice
two tubes of a glucose gel
Followed by a fast-acting carbohydrate

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How long should fentanyl patches be worn for?

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72 hours

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What are some red flag symptoms of indigestion?

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Unintentional weight loss
Taking treatment for more than 4 weeks
Over 55
Liver disease
Previous gastric surgery
Previous gastric ulcer(s)
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How many hours post-UPSI can Levonelle One Step be taken?

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72 hours

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How many hours post-UPSI can EllaOne be taken?

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120 hours (5 days)

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How long does a mother have to wait before breastfeeding after taking EllaOne?

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7 days

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What can be used OTC to treat menorrhagia? What is the age range for supply?

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Tranexamic acid; 18-45 years old

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What antimalarial is contraindicated in patients with a history of depression? Why?

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Mefloquine; it is associated with neuropsychiatric adverse reactions

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What are some symptoms of scarlet fever?

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Rough, red rash on trunk, which can spread to rest of body
Strawberry tongue
Flu-like symptoms (fever, headache, etc)

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What is first-line antibiotic therapy for scarlet fever?

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Phenoxymethylpenicillin QDS for 10 days

Azithromycin OD for 5 days if pen allergic

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What are symptoms of slapped cheek syndrome?

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Red rash on one/both cheeks, followed by rash on chest/arms/legs a few days later
Flu-like symptoms

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What are some symptoms of shingles?
Itchy, painful rash on ONE side of body | Flu-like symptoms
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What medicines can omeprazole interact with?
Clopidogrel - omeprazole can decrease its efficacy Citalopram - omeprazole can increase its exposure Methotrexate - omeprazole can decrease its clearance
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What does of atorvastatin is first-line for secondary prevention of CVD?
80 mg OD (high-intensity)
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Which DDP-4 inhibitor can be given to patients with renal impairment?
Linagliptin
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Which DDP-4 inhibitors can be given to patients with hepatic impairment?
Linagliptin and sitagliptin
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When can sodium valproate be used in pregnancy?
If it's a last resort for treatment of epilepsy (not suitable if indicated for bipolar)
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What colour can rifampicin turn urine?
Reddish-brown
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What colour can nitrofurantoin turn urine?
Dark yellow/brown
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What are the monitoring requirements for lithium?
BMI Renal function U&Es Thyroid function All should be done every 6 months
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What should happen if a patient on azathioprine experiences unexplained bruising?
They should immediately report it to their GP, as it is a sign of bone marrow suppression
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What patients are at higher risk of conceiving a child with neural defects, and will therefore need a higher dose of folic acid during their first trimester?
``` Patients with: Diabetes Sickle-cell anaemia Epilepsy A history of conceiving a child with neural defects ```
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What doses of folic acid are typically given to women in their first trimester?
5 mg OD if high-risk of conceiveing a child with neural defects (POM) otherwise, 400 mcg OD (OTC)
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What are the four principle categories of child abuse?
Emotional abuse Physical abuse Sexual abuse Neglect
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The risk of ________ is decreased in patients taking HRT.
osteoporosis
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What is the first-line treatment option for leg ulcer infections?
Flucloxacillin QDS for 7 days Doxycycline OD or clarithromycin BD for 7 days if pen allergic Erythromycin QDS if pregnant
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What is the HAS-BLED score used for? What criteria is included?
To estimate the risk of bleeding in patients with AF being offered anticoagulation Criteria: HTN, renal and liver disease, Hx of stroke, Hx of/predisposition to major bleed, Hx of high INR, age (>65), medication that can cause bleeding, alcohol
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What is the Wells score used for?
To determine the probability of a patient getting a DVT
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Why should long-acting sulfonylureas be avoided in elderly patients?
Higher risk of prolonged hypoglycaemia
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What are some symptoms of Stevens-Johnson syndrome?
Flu-like symptoms | Followed by a purple/red rash
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What symptoms are associated with neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Altered mental state HYPERthermia (≠ fever) Muscular rigidity Tachycardia
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What is the target INR for patients who have AF, or are being treated for DVT/PE?
2.5 (2-3)
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What medication should be given to patients ASAP after a stroke?
Aspirin 300 mg STAT
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What antihypertensive should be used as first-line therapy for HTN in patients with T2DM?
ACEi/ARB, irrespective of age/ethnicity
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What are some symptoms of cauda equina?
Neurological deficit in lower limbs Bladder/bowel dysfunction Genital/perianal/perineal sensory loss Severe lower back pain
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What are some GI symptoms that might trigger a cancer pathway referral? (over 40)
Age >40 with unexplained weight loss or abdominal pain Age >50 with unexplained rectal bleeding Aged >60 with iron-deficiency anaemia or changes in bowel habits
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What are some GI symptoms that might trigger a cancer pathway referral? (under 50)
``` Rectal bleeding AND one of the following: Abdominal pain Change in bowel habit Weight loss Iron-deficiency anaemia ```
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What is a cohort study?
A study where a group of people are identified and observed over a period of time
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What is a randomised controlled trial?
A study where participants are randomly chosen to receive (or not receive) a clinical intervention
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What is a systematic review?
A study looking at several other studies/research about a particular topic
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What is a double-blind randomised controlled trial?
A study where neither the participants nor the researchers know what the participants will receive
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What is a cross-sectional study?
An epidemiological study that describes a population at a single point in time
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What route should vinca alkaloids be administered?
Intravenous only
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What are some clinical features of bullous impetigo?
Itchy, fluid-filled blisters lasting 2-3 days Usually on flexures, face, trunk or limbs Flu-like symptoms
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What are some clinical features of non-bullous impetigo?
Red, itchy sores which burst quite quickly | Usually around nose/mouth
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How is impetigo treated?
Localised non-bullous - hydrogen peroxide 1% cream (avoid if infection is around eyes) Widespread non-bullous - topical OR oral antibiotic Severe non-bullous/bullous - oral antibiotic
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Which antibiotics can cause C. difficile infection?
Cephalosporins Clindamycin Broad-spectrum antibiotics Quinolones
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What is the weekly maximum recommended amount of alcohol?
14 units
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What is the weekly minimum recommended amount of exercise?
``` 150 mins (moderate intensity) or 75 mins (vigorous intensity) ```
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What antiemetic should be avoided in patients with Parkinson's?
Metoclopramide - can induce extrapyramidal side-effects
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What drugs have a high risk of agranulocytosis, and therefore should not be taken concomitantly?
Methotrexate | 2nd-gen antipsychotics e.g. clozapine
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What is the minimum age for supply of mometasone 0.05% nasal spray?
18 years
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What foods can increase the risk of gout?
Purine-rich food, e.g. red meat, seafood
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What can trigger/worsen rosacea?
``` Stress Exercise Smoking Spicy food Hot food/drinks ```
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Who is at high-risk of contracting typhoid?
Travellers to endemic areas where frequent/extended exposure to poor sanitation/food hygiene is likely
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What are some activities that can put a patient at high-risk of contracting hepatitis B?
UPSI Exposure to blood Exposure to contaminated needles Contact sports
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What are some examples of mild topical corticosteroids?
Hydrocortisone (all strengths, but not hydrocortisone butyrate)
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What warning labels are needed on beta-blockers?
Warning: Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. (Sudden cessation can cause rebound worsening of MI/angina)
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What dose of adrenaline is given to 0-5 year olds for anaphylactic shock?
0.15 mL of 1 in 1000 solution (150 micrograms)
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What dose of adrenaline is given to 6-11 year olds for anaphylactic shock?
0.3 mL of 1 in 1000 solution (300 micrograms)
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What dose of adrenaline is given to 12+ year olds and adults for anaphylactic shock?
0.5 mL of 1 in 1000 solution (500 micrograms)
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What needs to be monitored in children using inhaled and systemic corticosteroids? How often?
Height and weight; annually
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What needs to be monitored in children using intranasal corticosteroids?
Height
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Who should be considered for gradual withdrawal of systemic corticosteroids?
Patients who are unlikely to relapse and have [taken]: > 40 mg of prednisolone OD for more than 1 week; repeated doses in the evening; more than 3 weeks of treatment; recently received repeated courses; taken a short course within 1 year of stopping long-term treatment; other possible causes of adrenal suppression
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What are three important cautions for all PPIs?
Osteoporosis - patients at risk should maintain vit D and calcium intake Gastric cancer - look out for 'alarm features' Elderly - STOPP criteria: high dosage for ≥ 8 weeks if taking for ulcers or oesophagitis
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What are symptoms of agranulocytosis?
Fever/chills Bruising Malaise Sore throat

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