Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
Oral corticosteroids side effects
A
CORTICOSTEROIDS Cushing's syndrome Osteoporosis Retardation of growth Thin skin Immunosuppresion Cataracts and glaucoma Oedema
2
Q
Oral corticosteroids counselling
A
On SE
Need PPI and bisphosphonates
Withdrawal
Sick day rules
3
Q
B2 agonists
SE
A
fine tremor, tachycardia, palpitations, anxiety, hypokalaemia, pulmonary oedema, arrhythmias
4
Q
Aminophylline, theophylline interactions
A
Smoking,
B2 agonists
diuretics
5
Q
Sedating and Non-sedating antihistamines
A
NS- cetrizine, loratadine, fexofenadine
S- Chlorophenamine, promethazine, cyclizine
6
Q
Antihistamines Interactions, SE
A
I- TCA, MAOIs, muscarinic antagonists
SE- headache, drowsiness, antimuscarinic effects, extrapyramidal se, hypersensitivity reactions
