It is World Glaucoma Week this week. Which adverse reaction is commonly associated with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs) like dorzolamide? #PharmacoQuiz
A) Metabolic acidosis
B) Fatigue and malaise
C) Hypokalemia
D) Increased intraocular pressure
The correct answer to last week's #PharmacoQuiz was that overdosing, allergic reactions and drug interactions may all cause ADRs in both humans and pets!
This week's #pharmacoquiz
This week we celebrate #loveyourpetday! As with humans what are our concerns when giving pets medications not specifically prescribed for them?
Difficulty ⭐
a) Overdosing
b) Allergic reactions
c) Drug interactions
d) All of the above
Answer in the comments
Happy Valentine's Day to YCCWM followers, the correct answer to this week's #PharmacoQuiz was hyperkalaemia! Read more in the BNF here: bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-su...
This week is a Valentine's related #PharmacoQuiz💗
Which of the following is a common adverse drug reaction of ACE inhibitors used to treat heart failure?
-Hypokalaemia
-Hyperkalaemia
-Tachycardia
-Constipation
Difficulty 💗 (answers in the comments please 😊)
The correct answer to last weeks #PharmacoQuiz was alcohol, long term use is associated with memory problems and cognitive decline, read more about this ADR here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
The answer to this quiz was doxycycline, there is a significant interaction with dairy that can be managed by spacing the dosing, see BNF for further details.
This week's #PharmacoQuiz difficulty ⭐️
Long-term use of which drug is most strongly associated with memory problems and cognitive decline?
-Alcohol
-Nicotine
-Caffeine
-St John's Wort
(post answers in the comments😊)
It is national cheese lovers day! So we can remain safe while we enjoy our cheese which cheese to drug interaction should we be aware of? #PharmacoQuiz
- Citalopram
- Doxycycline
- Warfarin
- Simvastatin
(answers in the comments 😊)
The correct answer is meropenem, it rapidly decreases the concentration of valproate (<24 hours), this increases the risk of seizures. Levels may remain low for >14 days after stopping. Interactions may be reported to the Yellow Card Scheme.
Which of the following antibiotics has a potentially severe interaction with sodium valproate? #PharmacoQuiz
-Amoxicillin
-Meropenem
-Clarithromycin
-Chloramphenicol
(answers in the comments please 😊)
The correct answer to last week's #PharmacoQuiz was propranolol, there are several practice points to review in the GPhC patient spotlight on propranolol, please read here for more information on the harms: pharmacyregulation.org/about-us/new...
Which of the following beta blockers have recently been identified in prevention of future death reports due to concerns regarding inappropriate stockpiling of medicines leading to overdose? #PharmacoQuiz Difficulty ⭐️⭐️⭐️
-Metoprolol
-Propranolol
-Atenolol
-Bisoprolol
(answers in the comments 😊)
A tricky #PharmacoQuiz to start 2025!
The correct answer is a faulty app linked to a glucose monitor (CGM), this is classed as a medical device which is reportable to the Yellow Card Scheme. Read more about what should be reported here: yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk
Our last #PharmacoQuiz of 2024 is here!
Which of the following is reportable to the Yellow Card Scheme? Difficulty ⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Faulty app linked to CGM (continuous glucose monitor)
- Leaky standard strength toothpaste
- A tasty herbal tea
- A typo in a dietary advice leaflet
(answers in comments 😊)
The correct answer to our festive #PharmacoQuiz was fall after having a mulled wine - this involves alcohol and the rest are festive adverse events! We hope you were safe over the festive period and if you did experience any ADRs please let us know!🎅🎄
🎄🎅Welcome to our festive #PharmacoQuiz. Which of the following is a festive adverse DRUG reaction versus the others that are festive adverse events 🎅🎅
-Getting stuck in chimney
-Fall after a mulled wine
-Electric shock by lights
-Burn while cooking
The answer to our last #PharmacoQuiz was warfarin. Foods containing a lot of vitamin K (like green leafy vegetables) can affect how warfarin works, eating similar amounts each day makes it more likely that INR levels remain stable: www.nhs.uk/medicines/wa...
With Christmas🎄 coming up you may encounter lots of Brussels sprouts, with which drug must you be cautious about a potential drug interaction? #PharmacoQuiz Difficulty 🎅
-Dabigatran
-Enoxaparin
-Warfarin
-Aspirin
(answers in the comments please 😊)
The correct answer to our last #PharmacoQuiz was Datix, but we hope to be fully integrated soon.
It is #CyberMonday so we have an IT systems #PharmacoQuiz. Which of the following systems do NOT currently allow you to directly report a Yellow Card? Difficulty ⭐️⭐️⭐️
-EMIS
-SystmOne
-Datix
-Cerner
(answers in the comments please 😊)
The correct answer to last week's #PharmacoQuiz was that it is now recommended that CYP2C19 genotype testing is used to guide clopidogrel use after ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack. Read more here: nice.org.uk/guidance/dg59
The answer to this #PharmacoQuiz was yes they can be both given together, read more on the NHS website here: www.nhs.uk/vaccinations....
There is a new genotype test that is recommended in patients who have suffered an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA), which CYP enzyme genotype is tested for? #PharmacoQuiz Difficulty ⭐️⭐️⭐️
-CYP3A4
-CYP2D6
-CYP2C19
-CYP1A2
(answers in the comments 😊)
It is seasonal vaccination time so our #PharmacoQuiz is can the influenza and COVID 19 vaccination be given at the same time? Difficulty ⭐️⭐️
- Only if a doctor gives it
- Yes it can
- Only if one am and one pm
- Only if <65 years
(answers in the comments! 😊)
This is the Bluesky account of the West Midlands Centre for Adverse Drug Reactions the home of the Yellow Card Centre West Midlands. We will be promoting the MHRA's Yellow Card scheme.
