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Emergency Drugs List Flashcards

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What is the emergency dose of adrenaline for anaphylaxis and route?

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IM 1:1000 injection (1mg/mL), 500mcg
Repeat after 5 ins

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What is the route and dose of adrenaline for cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

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IV 1:10000 (100mcg/mL), 1mg

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What is the emergency dose and route of hydrocortisone for anaphylaxis?

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100-300mg IV

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What is the route and dose of Chlorphenamine for anaphylaxis?

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IM or IV 10mg per dose
Can be repeated, max 4 doses a day

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What is the route and dose of atropine for post MI bradycardia?

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IV 500mcg every 3-5mins
Max 3mg

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What is the route and dose of aspirin for MI etc?

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300mg oral

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What is the route and dose of clopidogrel for arteriothrombotic events?

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300mg oral
Then 75mg OD

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What is the route and dose for calcium gluconate for hyperkalaemia?

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Slow IV
30mL calcium gluconate 10%
Repeat after 5-10mins if no improvement

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What is route and dose of insulin / dextrose infusion for hyperkalemia?

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IV
10 units Actrapid in 25g glucose over 15 mins

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What is the route and dose for diazepam for seizures - status epilepticus?

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IV - 10mg a dose, can administer 2nd after 10 mins

Rectal - 10-20mg, can repeat after 5-10mins

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What is the route and dose of lorazepam for status epilepticus?

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IV - 4mg, repeat dose after 5-10mins if req

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What is the dose for salbutamol nebs in acute asthma exacerbation?

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Nebulised via oxygen driven nebuliser - 2.5-5mg, repeat every 15-30 mins or when required

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What is the route and dose for prednisolone is asthma exacerbation?

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Oral - 40-50mg OD for at least 5 days

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When is morphine used in emergency?

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MI
Acute pulmonary oedema

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What is the route and dose of morphine in emergency scenario?

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MI - IV 5-10mg rate of 1-2mg/min can be repeated

Pulm oedema - IV 5-10mg, 2mg/min

Half dose for frail pts

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What is naloxone used for?

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Opioid overdose

17
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What is route and dose of naloxone in emergency?

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IV 400mcg 1 dose
Then 800 mcg for 2 doses

18
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What is the fluid bolus recommended?

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500ml 0.9% NaCl over 15 mins
Over 30mins for more frail pts

19
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What is route and dose of hydrocortisone for adrenal crisis in steroid dependant patients?

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IM or IV 100mg

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