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Question: Adrenaline- Answer: Pre Filled syringe or ampule 1mg in 1ml (1:1000) Pre Filled syringe or ampule containing 1mg in 10ml (1:10000)
Question: - IndicationsAnswer: Cardiac Arrest, Anaphylaxis, Life threatening asthma with ventilation and continued deterioration, despite nebuliser therapy
Question: Adrenaline- Answer: A sympathomimetic that stimulates both and beta adrenergic receptors. Therefore myocardial and cerebral blood flow is enhanced, due to increased peripheral resistance which improves perfusion pressures
Question: - Contra-indicationsAnswer: Do not give doses to hypothermic patients
Question: Adrenaline- Answer: Hypo tension may occur in pts on beta-blockers, therefore give half doses For pts on tricyclic , half doses used for anaphylaxis
Question: Adrenaline- Cardiac Arrest Answer: Cardiac Arrest- 1:10000- IV- 1mg (10ml)- every 3-5 mins Shockable rhythm - after 3rd shock then after every alternative (ie 5th, 7th etc) Non rhythm- after IV access gained, then alternative loops
Question: Adrenaline- Anaphylaxis and Life Asthma DosageAnswer: 1:1000- IM - 0.5ml- 5 mins
Question: - PresentationAnswer: Pre filled syringe 300mg in 10ml
Question: - IndicationsAnswer: Cardiac - Shockable rhythm
Question: Amiodarone- Answer: Anti-arrhythmic- lengthens action potential- prolongs QT interval on ECG Blocks sodium and potassium channels in cardiac muscle Acts to stabilise and reduce electrical irritability of cardiac muscle
Question: Amiodarone- -indicationsAnswer: None in arrest
Question: Amiodarone- Side Answer: Bradycardia, , Bronchospasm, Arrhythmias- Torsades de pointes
Question: Amiodarone- Answer: Administer into large vein as can cause burns
Question: Amiodarone- Answer: IV/IO after 3rd shock- repeated 150mg after 5th shock
Question: - PresentationAnswer: 300mg
Question: Aspirin- Answer: with clinical or ECG evidence of MI or ischemia
Question: Aspirin- Answer: Anti-platelet action to reduce clot , Analgesic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-inflammatory
Question: - Contra-indicationsAnswer: Known , Children under 16, GI Bleeding, Haemophilia, Severe hepatic disease
Question: - Side EffectsAnswer: Gastric , Wheezing in some asthmatics
Question: - CautionsAnswer: As the benefits outweigh the risk, can be given to pts with Asthma, Pregnancy, or liver failure, Gastric or duodenal ulcers, Current treatment with anticoagulants
Question: - DosageAnswer: 300mg chewed. Can be given regardless of how much taken that day
Question: - PresentationAnswer: 1mg in
Question: Atropine- Answer: Absolute bradycardia (less than 40bpm), Hypotension, ventricular arrhytmias, inadequate perfusion causing confusion (Note hypoxia is cause of bradycardia in children. Give O2 first)
Question: Atropine- Answer: May reverse the effects of vagal overdrive, May increase heart rate by blocking vagal nerve activity in bradycardia or second or third degree heart , Enhances AV conduction
Question: - Contra-indicationsAnswer: not be used in Hypothermic pts
Question: - CautionsAnswer:
Question: Atropine- Side Answer: Dry , blurred vision, dilated pupils, Confusion, hallucinations, Tachycardia, urine retention
Question: - DosageAnswer: 0.6 mg IV/IO - 3-5 mins. Max dose 3mg
Question: Benzylpenicillin (Pen G)- Answer: Ampoule containing 600mg Pen G as . To be dissolved in WFI
Question: (Pen G)- IndicationsAnswer: Suspected meningococcal disease with non-blanching rash and S&S of meningococcal septicaemia
Question: Benzylpenicillin (Pen G)- Answer: spectrum antibiotic
Question: Benzylpenicillin (Pen G)- -indicationsAnswer: Known penicillin allergy (more than simple rash)
Question: (Pen G)- CautionsAnswer: None
Question: (Pen G)- DosageAnswer: IV- 1.2g dissolved with 20ml WFI- Given while on-route to hospital IM- 1.2g with 4ml WFI- Slow injection- Given while on-route to hospital
Question: - PresentationAnswer: containing 10mg in 1ml
Question: - IndicationsAnswer: Severe anaphylactic reactions, reactions distress ie severe itching
Question: Chlorphenamine - Answer: Antihistamine, (relaxes smooth muscles) properties
Question: - Contra-indicationsAnswer: Children less than 1 year, hypersensitivity
Question: - CautionsAnswer: , Epilepsy, Glaucoma, Hepatic or Prostatic disease
Question: Chlorphenamine - Side Answer: Sedation, Dry mouth, Headache, Blurred vision, Psychomotor impairment, GI disturbance, Hypotension, convulsions, Elderly more likely to suffer side effects, Warn driving
Question: Chlorphenamine - Answer: IV 10mg (1ml) slowly over 1 minute
Question: - PresentationAnswer: containing 75mg or 300mg
Question: - IndicationsAnswer: STEMI
Question: Clopidogrel - Answer: Inhibits aggregation
Question: Clopidogrel - -indicationsAnswer: Active bleeding, Known allergy, Liver , Breastfeeding
Question: Clopidogrel - Answer: As the benefits' outweigh the risk, can be to pts with Pregnancy, Renal impairment, NSAIDs
Question: Clopidogrel - Side Answer: (indigestion), Abdo pain, Diarrhoea, Bleeding
Question: - DosageAnswer: 300mg oral . Single dose
Question: Diazepam - Answer: Ampoule containing 10mg in 2ml Rectal tube 2.5mg, 5mg or 10mg
Question: Diazepam - Answer: Fits than 5 mins and still fitting, Repeated fits, Status epilepticus, Eclamptic fits (if fits last more than 2-3 mins)
Question: Diazepam - Answer: Central Nervous System depressant (anticonvulsant and )
Question: Diazepam - -indicationsAnswer:
Question: Diazepam - Answer: Respiratory depression, Doses given by carers, If pt has used or other medications
Question: Diazepam - Side Answer: Respiratory depression, , Drowsiness, Confusion
Question: - DosageAnswer: IV- 10mg given slowly, titrated to response, further 10mg given after 5 mins. Max - Single tube. If dose given PR and then IV access gained, single dose can be given IV
Question: - PresentationAnswer: oxide 50% and Oxygen 50%. Blue cylinder with white shoulders
Question: - IndicationsAnswer: Moderate to severe pain, Labour
Question: Entonox - Answer: analgesic agent
Question: Entonox - -indicationsAnswer: Severe head injuries, Decompression sickness (The bends), Violently psychiatric pts
Question: Entonox - Answer: Pneumothorax, Poly chest injuries
Question: - DosageAnswer: Self administered 3-10 mins till effect is .
Question: - PresentationAnswer: Ampoules containing 50mg/5ml or 40mg/2ml Prefilled containing 80mg
Question: - IndicationsAnswer: Pulmonary secondary to LVF
Question: - ActionsAnswer: Diuretic, rapid (within 30mins) and short duration
Question: Furosemide - -indicationsAnswer: Pre comatose secondary to liver cirrhosis, Severe renal failure with anuria
Question: - CautionsAnswer: (low potassium)can induce arrhythmias, Pregnancy, Hypotension
Question: Furosemide - Side Answer: Hypotension, GI
Question: Furosemide - Answer: IV- 50mg slowly over 5 mins. dose. Give GTN first.
Question: Glucagon - Answer: 1mg powder in vial made up with
Question: - IndicationsAnswer: Hypoglycaemia where oral administration is not possible due to reduced LOC
Question: - ActionsAnswer: A hormone that converts glycogen to glucose in the liver raising blood sugar levels
Question: Glucagon - -indicationsAnswer: Low glycogen stores (recent use of ), Hypoglycaemic seizures- IV Glucose 10% is preferred
Question: Glucagon - Answer: IM administration of a drug if thrombolysis is required
Question: Glucagon - Side Answer: , vomiting, diarrhoea, Hypersensitivity, Hypokalaemia, Hypotension
Question: Glucagon - Answer: IM- 1mg (1 vial). dose.
Question: 10% - PresentationAnswer: 500ml bag of 10% (50 grams)
Question: Glucose 10% - Answer: Hypoglycaemia where oral glucose administration is not due to reduced LOC
Question: Glucose 10% - Answer: of hypoglycaemia
Question: 10% - Contra-indicationsAnswer: None
Question: Glucose 10% - Answer: Use bore cannula into a large vein as glucose is an irritant
Question: Glucose 10% - Side Answer:
Question: Glucose 10% - Answer: Large bore IV - 10 grams (100ml) Repeated after 5 mins. Max dose 30 grams
Question: Glucose Oral Gel - Answer: Plastic tube containing 25 40% oral gel.
Question: Glucose Oral Gel - Answer: Hypoglycaemia where there is no risk of patient
Question: Oral Gel - ActionsAnswer: Rapid increase of sugars due to buccal absorption
Question: Oral Gel - Contra-indicationsAnswer: None
Question: Glucose Oral Gel - Answer: Reduced LOC, Soaking gauze swab and placing in between lip and gum may help
Question: Oral Gel - Side effectsAnswer:
Question: Glucose Oral Gel - Answer: Buccal route- repeated every 5 mins. No Limit.
Question: GTN - Answer: Metered dose spray containing 0.4 mg per dose Tablets 2,3 or 5 mg
Question: GTN - Answer: Cardiac chest pain due to angina or MI Acute cardiogenic oedema
Question: GTN - Answer: Potent vasodilator. Dilatation of coronary arteries/relief of coronary spasm. Dilations of systemic veins causing lower pre load. blood pressure
Question: GTN - -indicationsAnswer: Hypo tension (Systolic less than 90mmHg), Hypovolaemia, Head , Cerebral haemorrhage, Viagra type medications, Unconscious pt.
Question: GTN - Answer:
Question: GTN - Answer: 1-2 spray (0.4-0.8 mg). No limit on as long as BP above 90mmHg
Question: Hydrocortisone - Answer: Ampoule containing 100mg in 1ml vial Ampoule containing 100mg for with up to 2ml WFI
Question: Hydrocortisone - Answer: or Life-threatening asthma, where call to hospital time is greater than 30 mins Anaphylaxis Adrenal crisis
Question: Hydrocortisone - Answer: Glucocorticoid drug that reduces and the immune response
Question: Hydrocortisone - -indicationsAnswer: Allergy
Question: Hydrocortisone - Answer: None relevant to a single dose. Avoid IM if pt likely to need thrombolysis
Question: Hydrocortisone - Answer: Asthma and Adrenal crisis- SLOW IV (over 2 mins) single dose Anaphylaxis - SLOW IV (over 2 mins) 200mg single dose
Question: Bromide - PresentationAnswer: Nebules containing 0.25mg in 1 ml or 0.5mg in
Question: Bromide - IndicationsAnswer: Acute severe or life threatening asthma, Acute asthma unresponsive to salbutamol. COPD to salbutamol
Question: Bromide - ActionsAnswer: Antimuscarinic bronchodilator. May provide short term relief in acute , but beta 2 agonists (salbutamol) work quicker Considered of greater benefit in children and adults with COPD
Question: Bromide - Contra-indicationsAnswer: None in setting
Question: Ipratropium - CautionsAnswer: Use with care in pts with , Pregnancy and breastfeeding, Prostatic hyperplasia
Question: Ipratropium Bromide - Side Answer: Headache, Nausea & vomiting, Dry , Tachycardia/Arrhythmia, Chest tightness, Reaction
Question: Ipratropium Bromide - Answer: 0.5mg with 6-8 litres O2, dose
Question: Metoclopramide - Answer: Ampoule containing 10mg in
Question: - IndicationsAnswer: Treatment of nausea or vomiting in pts aged 20 and above. Prevention of nausea and following Morphine
Question: Metoclopramide - Answer: Antiemetic which acts centrally as well as on the GI
Question: Metoclopramide - -indicationsAnswer: Age less than 20, Renal failure, Tumour on adrenal gland, GI , GI problems
Question: - CautionsAnswer: Avoid in cases of drug
Question: Metoclopramide - Side Answer: Drowsiness and restlessness, Cardiac , Diarrhoea, Rash
Question: Metoclopramide - Answer: IV- 10mg (2ml) over 2 mins. Single dose
Question: Sulphate - PresentationAnswer: IV- Ampoules containing 10mg in - Vials containing 10mg in 5ml
Question: Morphine Sulphate - Answer: Pain associated with MI, Severe
Question: Sulphate - ActionsAnswer: Strong opioid analgesic, severe musculoskeletal and soft tissue pain. Produces , euphoria and analgesia. It may both depress respiration and induce hypotension Histamine is released and this may contribute to the vasodilatory effect.
Question: Morphine - Contra-indicationsAnswer: Child under 1 year Adult RR less than 10, Child RR less than 20 Hypotension. Adult less than 90 sys. Child less than 80 sys. Preschool less than 70 sys Head Injury with impaired LOC (below P on AVPU, below 9 GCS) Known hypersensitivity
Question: Morphine Sulphate - Answer: Severe renal or hepatic impairment-?small dose Extreme care if with chest injury If DIB caused by pain, it may improve after analgesia Asthma, COPD Head Injury-hypoxia or pain Intoxication Meds may potentiate effects
Question: Morphine Sulphate - Side Answer: Respiratory depression, Cardiovascular depression, and vomiting, Drowsiness, Pupil constriction
Question: Morphine Sulphate - Additional Answer: Class A-CD-schedule 2 of the Misue of Drugs Regs 1985-must be and its prescription and admin documented properly Unused morphine discarded in the presence of witness Narcan can reverse the effects of morphine Consider Metoclopramide
Question: Morphine Sulphate - Answer: Record pain score May take 2-3mins-peak between 10-20mins Diluted with saline 0.9%, to make a of 10mg in 10ml (1mg/1ml) IV/IO route, given slowly approx 2mg/min IV 10mg repeated 5 mins. Max 20mg Oral 20mg repeated 60mins-Max 40mg
Question: - PresentationAnswer: containing 0.4mg/1ml
Question: Naloxone - Answer: Opioid overdose producing respiratory, cardiovascular and central nervous system depression Unconsciousness with respiratory depression of unknown cause Reversal of respiratory or central nervous depression in a neonate following maternal use
Question: - ActionsAnswer: Antagonism of the effects of drugs
Question: - Contra-indicationsAnswer: Neonates born to opiate addicted mothers - can produce withdrawal effects. Emphasis on BVM and O2
Question: Naloxone - Answer: None
Question: Naloxone - Side Answer: Pts dependant on may have violent withdrawal symptoms. Better to titrate dose to reverse the effects but to keep pt groggy
Question: Naloxone - Answer: IV - 0.4mg repeated every 3 mins. Max dose 4.4mg IM-0.4mg every 3 mins. Max dose 4.4mg. Vary injection site.
Question: - PresentationAnswer: Oral solution- 120mg/5ml Used from 3 months to 5 years 250mg/5ml Used from 5 upwards Tablets- 500mg each
Question: - IndicationsAnswer: Relief of mild to pain and/or high temp
Question: Paracetamol - Answer: Analgesic and properties
Question: Paracetamol - -indicationsAnswer: Known allergy Do not give if a paracetamol containing product has been given within 4 hrs, or with 24hrs
Question: Paracetamol - Answer:
Question: Paracetamol - Side Answer:
Question: - DosageAnswer: As
Question: - PresentationAnswer: containing 2.5mg /2.5ml or 5mg/2.5ml
Question: - IndicationsAnswer: Acute asthma, Expiratory wheeze due to allergy/ anaphylaxis/ smoke inhalation or other lower airway cause. Exacerbation of COPD, SOB due to
Question: - ActionsAnswer: A selective adrenareceptor stimulant. Relaxes smooth muscle in the medium and smaller airways
Question: - Contra-indicationsAnswer: None in emergency
Question: Salbutamol - Answer: Used in care with Hypertension, , overactive thyroid, late pregnancy, severe hypertension may occur on pts on beta blockers use half doses. If COPD limit neb to 6 mins
Question: - Side effectsAnswer: Tremor, Tachycardia, Palpitations, Headache, Feeling of tension, Peripheral vasodilatation, , Rash
Question: Salbutamol - Answer: 5mg Nebulised with 6-8l O2, given every 5 mins. No .
Question: 0.9% Chloride - PresentationAnswer: presentations of flushes and packs/bags
Question: 0.9% Sodium - IndicationsAnswer: Adult and fluid therapy, Flush to confirm IV patency and/or following IV drug administration
Question: 0.9% Sodium Chloride - Answer: Increases vascular fluid volume which raises output and improves perfusion
Question: 0.9% Sodium Chloride - -indicationsAnswer:
Question: 0.9% Sodium Chloride - Answer:
Question: 0.9% Chloride - Side effectsAnswer: Over may precipitate pulmonary oedema and cause breathlessness
Question: 0.9% Sodium - DosageAnswer: Flush 2ml-10ml PRN Fluid challenge- 250ml repeated PRN max. Max dose 2 litres. Refer to
Question: Tranexamic Acid - Answer: Vial containing in 5ml
Question: Acid - IndicationsAnswer: Pts with time critical injury where significant or external haemorrhage is suspected
Question: Acid - ActionsAnswer: Anti-fibrinolytic reduces the breakdown of blood clots
Question: Tranexamic Acid - -indicationsAnswer: Isolated head injury, Critical required (they must be done first), Bleeding now stopped
Question: Tranexamic Acid - Answer:
Question: Acid - Side effectsAnswer: Rapid injection might cause
Question: Acid - DosageAnswer: IV- 1gram given slowly over 10
 
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