Safe Prescribing — Flashcards

_____ toxicity causes AKI (ATN) due to deposition of calcium oxalate crystals in renal tubules

_____ is the antidote for beta-blockers in patients who are excessively bradycardic. In resistant cases, glucagon may be used

U&Es blood test in patients with salicylate poisoning may show _____, raised urea, raised creatinine

Hint: Postassium

_____ and U&Es are the most important investigations for suspected lithium toxicity

Hint: Blood test

Lithium is a monovalent cation similar to _____. Therefore, anything that causes sodium or volume depletion can enhance lithium reabsorption in the kidneys

_____ is the antidote for benzodiazepine toxicity

Patients with suspected digoxin toxicity should have an _____, serum digoxin, and U&Es

Hint: Bedside

Digibind (digoxin-specific antibody fragments) will _____ potassium levels when administered. Therefore, target levels prior to administration should be on the upper level of normal

Hint: Lower/Raise

cyproheptadine is a _____

Hint: Drug class

Serotonin syndrome may present with hyperthermia & hyperreflexia due to _____