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Hypotension
What is the mechanism of action o...,
What role do sympathomimetics hav...
2  cards
Anaesthesia
Describe the pharmacokinetics of ...,
What dose of propofol is used for...,
What clinical effects should be a...
7  cards
Lithium
What are the adverse effects of l...,
Describe the pharmacokinetics of ...,
How can you assess lithium toxici...
3  cards
GTN
What is the mechanism of action o...,
What are the clinical effects of gtn,
What are the indications for gtn ...
3  cards
Angina
Describe the drugs that can be us...
1  cards
Sulfonylureas
What class of drug is gliclazide,
Describe the mechanism of action ...,
What are the pharmacokinetic prop...
4  cards
Benztropine
How does metoclopramide cause a d...,
You treat the dystonic reaction w...,
What are the potential side effec...
3  cards
Pharmacokinetics
Give a definition for tachyphylaxis,
Give a definition for tolerance,
Give a definition for volume of d...
6  cards
Amiodarone
Describe the pharmacokinetics of ...,
Describe the adverse effects of a...
2  cards
Digoxin
Describe how you would treat digo...,
Describe some drugs that can redu...
2  cards
Anti-hypertensives
Classify the antihypertensives,
What is the mechanism of action o...,
What are the adverse effects of c...
4  cards
Ketamine
What is the mechanism of action o...,
What are the clinical effects of ...,
What are the adverse effects of k...
4  cards
Anticoagulants
Outline the mechanisms of action ...,
Describe the pharmacokinetics of ...,
Outline the adverse effects of as...
6  cards
Phenytoin
What is the mechanism of action o...,
What are the risks associated wit...,
Describe the elimination kinetics...
4  cards
PPI
Describe the mechanism of action ...,
Why is an iv infusion preferred t...,
Regarding oral formation
3  cards
Beta-blockers
Describe the pharmacokinetics of ...,
How does metoprolol differ from p...,
How do beta blockers control hype...
3  cards
Metformin
Describe the pharmacokinetics of ...,
Outline some common side effects ...,
Contrast the mechanism of action of
3  cards
Antibiotics
What class of drug is ciprofloxacin,
What is the mechanism of action o...,
What is the antimicrobial spectru...
4  cards
Diuretics
How does frusemide exert its action,
What are the pharmacokinetic prop...,
What are the potential adverse ef...
3  cards
Acyclovir
What are the indications for acyc...,
Describe the mechanism of action ...,
Describe the pharmacokinetics of ...
4  cards
Antipsychotics
By what routes can olanzapine be ...,
A patient arrives to the ed with ...,
What are the advantages of olanze...
5  cards
Opioids
Describe the pharmacokinetics of ...,
Describe the pharmacokinetics of ...,
When prescribing oxycodone
3  cards
Suxamethonium
How is suxamethonium metabolised,
Why might a patient have prolonge...
2  cards
Antidepressants
Describe the volume of distributi...,
What therapies for tricyclic toxi...
2  cards
IV fluids
How does hartmanns solution diffe...,
What are the potential advantages...,
What are the potential complicati...
3  cards
Naloxone
What is the mechanism of action o...,
What is the time of onset and dur...,
What problems may be associated w...
4  cards
NAC
What is the mechanism of action o...,
Describe the adverse effects of n...
2  cards

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