Hojos big drug problems

Question 1

What is the trade name for Caffeine Citrate?

Answer 1

Cafnea

Question 2

What is the usual stock strength of Caffeine Citrate?

Answer 2

Oral Solution= 25 mg/ml

Injection= 40 mg/2ml

Question 3

What is the Classification of caffeine Citrate?

Answer 3

Central nervous System Stimulant.

Question 4

Apart from insomnia and palpitations, what are some of the other side effects of Caffeine Citrate?

Answer 4

Tachycardia,
Constipation,
Dieresis, and
Gastro-oesophageal reflux.

Question 5

What are the usual desired effects of Caffeine Citrate?

Answer 5

It stimulates the CNS

Question 6

The indication of Caffeine Citrate is for the short term management of…?

Answer 6

…apnoea of prematurity in infants of 28-33 week gestation.

Question 7

What is the usual dosage/route and frequency of caffeine Citrate?

Answer 7

Neonate- Initial loading dose of 20 mg/kg IV over 30 minutes.
maintenance- 5mg/kg Once daily.

Question 8

What is BenPen the trade name for?

Answer 8

Benzylpenicillin sodium

Question 9

What is the indication of BenPen?

Answer 9

Moderate to severe systemic infection.

Question 10

What is the Classification of BenPen?

Answer 10

Its an anti-infective drug (penicillin)

Question 11

What is the usual/desired effect of BenPen?

Answer 11

Its a natural Penicillin that inhibits cell wall synthesis during active multiplication.

Question 12

What is the usual dosage/route and frequency of BenPen?

Answer 12

For premature babies and neonates= 30-60 mg IM q 12 hours

Children under 3 = 60 mg IM or IV q 6 hours.

Question 13

Apart from seizures and heart failure in high doses, what are some of the other adverse effects of BenPen?

Answer 13

haemolytic anaemia ,
hypersensitivity reactions,
anaphylaxis.

Question 14

What are the specific Midwifery consideration in the IV administration of Ben Pen in neonates and children?

Answer 14

Must give divided doses over 15-30 minutes.

Question 15

What is the fucking trade name for Gentamycin?

Answer 15

Gentamycin Injection BP

Question 16

What is Gentamycin used for? (indication)

Answer 16

Serious infections.

Question 17

What is the classification of Gentamycin?

Answer 17

Its an anti-infective drug (aminogycocyde)

Question 18

What is the desired effect of Gentamycin?

Answer 18

Bactericidal.

Question 19

What are some of the common or potential adverse effects of Gentamycin, chica?

Answer 19

Seizures.
Ototoxicity (2-4% of people)
Nephrotoxicity.
Anaphylaxis.

Question 20

What is the usual dosage/route/frequency of Gentamycin for neonates?

Answer 20

0-7 days 2.5 mg/kg IV or IM q 12 hours.

Question 21

What is the usual dosage/route/frequency of Gentamycin for neonates?

Answer 21

0-7 days 2.5 mg/kg IV or IM q 12 hours.

Question 22

What about the usual dosage/route/frequency of Gentamycin for children or infants from 1 week to 1 year?

Answer 22

3 mg/kg IV or IM q 12 hours
or
2.5 mg/kg IV q 8 hours if life threatening.

Question 23

What are some of the Midwifery considerations for Gentamycin?

Answer 23

Children with impaired renal function should be monitored for serum levels.
If present, decrease the frequency of dosage.
Also, evaluate for hearing loss.

Question 24

What is the generic name for Vitamin K?

Answer 24

Phytomedanione

Question 25

What is the trade name for Phytomenadione?

Answer 25

Konakion.

Question 26

What is the trade name for Phytomenadione?

Answer 26

Konakion.

Question 27

What is the indication of Phytomenadione?

Answer 27

Prevention of hemorrhagic diseases of the newborn.

Question 28

What are the 3 common or potential adverse effects of Phytomenadione?

Answer 28

Sweating.
Flushing.
Anaphylaxis

Question 29

What is the usual/desired effect of Vitamin K?

Answer 29

An anti hemorrhagicfactor that promotes hepatic formation of active prothrombin.

Question 30

Where should Vitamin K be administered on infants?

Answer 30

Administer in anterolateral aspect of thigh or deltoid region.

Question 31

Who’s your Daddy?

Answer 31

Im your Daddy? ;)