Common traps Flashcards
1
Q
Check patient’s name!!
A
2
Q
Rate of IV potassium?
A
Not more than 10mmol/hour
3
Q
Penicillin containing antibiotics?
A
Co-amoxiclav and tazocin
4
Q
When to avoid metoclopramide?
A
Parkinson’s and young women due to risk of dyskinesia. (It is a dopamine antagonist)
5
Q
Accidental paracetamol overdose!
A
Check how much they are taking - remember the daily maximum is 4g. Co-codamol 30/500 means 30mg codeine and 500mg paracetamol in each tablet.
6
Q
What does raised urea indicate?
A
Renal failure or (if low haemoglobin) upper GI bleed
7
Q
What is important to remember when prescribing codeine in kids?
A
Only prescribed for over 12s
8
Q
Steroids can cause?
A
Confusion
