Safe Prescribing — Flashcards

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Flashcards use active recall — instead of passively re-reading notes, you retrieve information from memory. Research shows this builds stronger, longer-lasting memories and is one of the most effective study strategies for medical exams like UKMLA.

Q: How many Safe Prescribing flashcards are available?

There are currently 126 flashcards for Safe Prescribing under Prescribing, Ethics & Patient Safety, organised by chapter. New cards are added regularly to cover the latest UKMLA syllabus.

Q: Can I study Safe Prescribing flashcards by chapter?

Yes. The flashcards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically. Scroll down to the "Study by Chapter" section to pick a chapter.

Q: What topics do these Prescribing, Ethics & Patient Safety flashcards cover?

The cards cover high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and commonly tested facts from Safe Prescribing. They mirror the depth and style of UKMLA questions.

Safe Prescribing UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards

Master Safe Prescribing with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.

Safe Prescribing Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards

Flashcard 1: When do you calculate adjusted calcium? _____

Answer: hypo or hyperalbuminaemia

Flashcard 2: What is an example of a 5-HT3 antagonist (blocks seratonin)?

Answer: • Ondanestron

Flashcard 3: What drugs end with 'flozin'

Answer: SGLT-2 inhibitors

Flashcard 4: What medication can cause neutrophilia?

Answer: • Prednisolone

Flashcard 5: What electrolyte disturbance can loop diuretics cause?

Answer: Hypokalemia, Hyponatremia, Hypomagnesemia, and Hypocalcemia (also Metabolic Alkalosis)

Extra: Loop diuretics (e.g., Furosemide) inhibit the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter in the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle. While they can cause hyponatremia, hypokalemia is often the more clinically prominent electrolyte disturbance. Unlike thiazides, loop diuretics also cause hypocalcemia ('Loops lose calcium').

Flashcard 6: What are the adverse effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors?

Answer: • Genital mycotic infections (e.g., vulvovaginal candidiasis) • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) • Osmotic diuresis (polyuria, dehydration, hypotension) • Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (euketoacidosis) • Increased risk of Fournier's gangrene (rare) • Small increased risk of lower limb amputation (specifically Canagliflozin)

Extra: SGLT-2 inhibitors (e.g., Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin, Canagliflozin) work by inhibiting glucose reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule, leading to glucosuria. Key complications include: 1. Glucosuria provides a growth medium for fungi (candidiasis) and bacteria (UTIs). 2. Osmotic diuresis can lead to volume depletion. 3. Euglycemic DKA: Patients may have DKA despite relatively normal blood glucose levels (<250 mg/dL), often triggered by surgery or illness.

Flashcard 7: What are the adverse effects of Hydroxychloroquine?

Answer: • Bull's eye maculopathy (retinopathy) - may result in permanent visual loss. • QT interval prolongation. • Myopathy / Neuromyopathy. • Hemolysis in G6PD deficiency patients.

Extra: Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is commonly used in SLE and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Screening for retinopathy is essential (baseline and annual after 5 years). It is caused by drug accumulation in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE).

Flashcard 8: What is Hydroxychloroquine used in?

Answer: • Managment of Rheumatoid Arthritis • & SLE

Flashcard 9: What are adverse effects of Anastrazole?

Answer: • Osteoporosis

Flashcard 10: What has occurred if a patient on Mesalazine is now experiencing epigastric pain that radiates through to the back?

Answer: Acute Pancreatitis

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About Safe Prescribing Flashcards for UKMLA

These Safe Prescribing flashcards are designed for UKMLA Prescribing, Ethics & Patient Safety preparation, using active recall to help you retain high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, and commonly tested facts. Each card prompts you to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing notes, which research shows leads to significantly better exam performance.

The 126 cards in this deck cover the most important topics in Safe Prescribing, including key mechanisms, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and clinical pearls that frequently appear in UKMLA examinations. Cards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Safe Prescribing flashcards free on Oncourse?

Yes, completely free. You can study all 126 Safe Prescribing flashcards on this page at no cost. For spaced repetition scheduling and progress tracking, download the Oncourse app.

How do flashcards help with UKMLA preparation?

Flashcards use active recall — instead of passively re-reading notes, you retrieve information from memory. Research shows this builds stronger, longer-lasting memories and is one of the most effective study strategies for medical exams like UKMLA.

How many Safe Prescribing flashcards are available?

There are currently 126 flashcards for Safe Prescribing under Prescribing, Ethics & Patient Safety, organised by chapter. New cards are added regularly to cover the latest UKMLA syllabus.

Can I study Safe Prescribing flashcards by chapter?

Yes. The flashcards are organised by chapter so you can focus on specific areas or work through the entire topic systematically. Scroll down to the "Study by Chapter" section to pick a chapter.

What topics do these Prescribing, Ethics & Patient Safety flashcards cover?

The cards cover high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and commonly tested facts from Safe Prescribing. They mirror the depth and style of UKMLA questions.

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