Endgame 4 Flashcards by Simon Evans

Q

What anti-emetic would be best for a patient receiving radiotherapy who HAS NO appetite and as a result is nauseous

A

Dexamethasone

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Hypoglycaemia treatment

A

150-200ml of fruit juice
15-20g of sucrose/glucose
Glucagon IM - only if unresponsive or if oral route cannot be used
IV infusion would not be first line

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