GP Formative

Question 1

What meds can precipitate Lithium toxicity?

Answer 1

Diuretics

Question 2

What are the CF of Lithium toxicity? (5 things)

Answer 2

1. Confusion
2. Blurred vision
3. Abn muscle movements
4. GI upset
5. Polyuria

Question 3

What is a side fx of Carbimazole (given for hyperthyroid)?

Answer 3

Agranulocytosis

Question 4

What is a side fx of Amlodipine (CCB)?

Answer 4

Ankle swelling

Question 5

What nail changes can you get in Psoriatic arthritis?

Answer 5

Nail pitting

Question 6

What should you check in a YOUNG man presenting with UTI symptoms?

Answer 6

Gram stain of urethral swab (STI)

bc more likely STI than UTI at his age

Question 7

What is FIRST n SECOND line for Overactive bladder?

Answer 7

1. Solifenacin (antimuscarinic)
2. Mirabegron

Question 8

What is a more common cause of food poisoning than Salmonella?

Answer 8

Campylobacter

Question 9

What should you give for UTI in preg?

Answer 9

Cefalexin