ADRs Flashcards
1
Q
when is pcm overdose blood test don
A
@ 4h hrs, if it’s over 100% level at this time then they get treated
2
Q
what substances affect the pcm level and how
A
other substances that delay gastric empyting e.g. opiates and alcohol
3
Q
if pcm OD presents > 8 h what happens
A
if they’ve taken > 150 mg /kg then treat
4
Q
Mx pcm OD
A
N-acetylcysteine, give in 3 stages
5
Q
Mx opiate OD
A
naloxone
6
Q
Mx TCA OD
A
sodium bicarbonate
7
Q
Mx benzo OD
A
Flumazenil (only iatrogenic OD)
