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1
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DMARDs used in rheumatic disease take how long to work

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2-6 months

2
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If a DMARD does not lead to an objective benefit within 6 months what should happen?

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Replace it with another one

3
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Mode of action of the cytokine modulators (adalimumab, certolizumab, etanercept, golimumab, infliximab)

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Inhibit the activity of tumour necrosis factor alpha

4
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Cautions/further information with chloroquine/hydroxychlorquine

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Screening for ocular toxicity

5
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Patient and carer advice with hydroxychloroquine

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Do not take antacids for at least 4 hours before or after hydroxychloroquine to reduce possible interference with absorption

6
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Side effects of leflunomide

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Potentially life threatening hepatotoxicity

7
Q

Effective contraception is essential for how longneck in women and how long in men after taking leflunomide

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Women - 2 years

Men - 3 months

8
Q

Penicillamine aids the eliminations of what in Wilson’s disease

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Copper

9
Q

List some NSAIDs used in acute attacks of gout

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Diclofenac 
Etoricoxib
Indometacin
Ketoprofen
Naproxen 
Sulindec
10
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What can be used in acute attacks of gout if NSAIDs are contraindicated

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Colchicine

11
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Name two xantine oxidase inhibitors used for long term control of gout

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Allopurinol

Febuxostat

12
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Name the uricosuric drug that increases the excretion of Uric acid in the urine used for long term control of gout

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Sulfinpyrazone

13
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MHRA safety information with febuxostat

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Hypersensitivity reactions- Stevens Johnson syndrome

14
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Muscarinic side effects of anticholinesterases

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Increased sweating
Increased salivary and gastric secretions
Increased GI and uterine motility
Bradycardia

15
Q

Which drug is preferred for neuromuscular disorders: neostigmine and pyridostigmine and why?

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Pyridostigmine - less powerful, longer duration of action (smoother action)

16
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It may take how long for quinine to work for nocturnal leg cramps

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4 weeks

17
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How do NSAIDs work?

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Reduce the production of prostaglandins by inhibiting the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase

18
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For NSAIDs selectivity for cyclo-oxygenase 2 is associated with less or more GI intolerance?

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Less GI intolerance

19
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Name the active enatiomer of ibuprofen

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Dexibuprofen

20
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Mefanamic acid has been associated with what which requires discontinuation of treatment

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Diarrhoea and haemolytic anaemia

21
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Nom selective NSAIDs are more associated with serious upper GI bleeds- name two

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Diclofenac

Naproxen

22
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All NSAIDs use can be associated with a small increased risk of thrombotic events (MI/stroke) independent of baseline risk or duration of use, name two NSAID with a higher risk?

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Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

23
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Name three NSAID associated with the highest risk of GI events

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Piroxicam
Ketoprofen
Ketorolac

24
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Name three NSAIDs associated with intermediate risk of GI events

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Indometacin
Diclofenac
Naproxen

25
Q

Name the NSAID with the lowest risk of GI events (although has intermediate risk at high doses)

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Ibuprofen

26
Q

Use of NSAIDs in the third trimester has been associated with what

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Closure of fetal ductus arteriosus in utero and possibly pulmonary hypertension of the newborn

27
Q

Licensing for ibuprofen

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Not licensed in children under 3 months or body weight under 5kg

28
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CHMP advice with piroxicam

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Increased risk of GI side effects and skin reaction therefore restrictions are in place on the use e.g max 20mg daily (these restrictions do not apply to topical piroxicam)

29
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CSM advice with tiaprofenac acid

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Reports of severe cystitis

30
Q

Drugs that are likely to cause extravasation injury should be given through what type of line?

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Central line

31
Q

General management of extravasation

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Corticosteroids
Antihistamines
Analgesic

32
Q

What’s licensed for the extravasation of anthracycline induced extravasation

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Dexrazoxane

33
Q

Antimalarials can be used in arthritis - what’s the counselling points for hydroxychloroquine

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Do not take antacids 4 hrs before or after

Can cause retinopathy

34
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When is leflunomide given and what’s the side effect

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In moderate to severe RA can cause life threatening hepatotoxicity

35
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Options for acute attack of gout

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High dose NSAIDs (diclofenac/naproxen)
Colchicine
Oral/parenteral corticosteroid

36
Q

Long term gout prevention ?

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Allopurinol

Uricosic drug e.g sulfinpyrazone

37
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Counselling points for allopurinol

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Take after food

If rash develops needs to be withdrawn

38
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Counselling points with uricosic drugs and how do they work

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Increase excretion of uric acid- ensure to keep hydrated to prevent crystallisation of urine

39
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Selective COX-2 NSAIDS such as celecoxib used for RA/osteoarthritis have what GI side effect profile?

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Higher GI risk but lower risk of upper GI s/e

40
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Two NSAIDs with highest GI s/e

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Ketoprofen

Piroxicam

41
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Intermediate GI s/e NSAIDs

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Diclofenac
Indometacin
Naproxen

42
Q

Lowest GI S/E NSAID

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Ibuprofen

43
Q

NSAIDs with highest risk of thrombotic effects

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(DISc)
Diclofenac
Ibuprofen
Selective COX-2 inhibitors

44
Q

True or false - tiaprofenac is allowed in people with urinary tract disorders

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FALSE do not give

45
Q

Ways to prevent extravasation

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Central line
Change cannula
GTN patch locally

46
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Two methods of managing extravasation

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Localise and neutralise

Spread and dilute