Medications Flashcards
1
Q
3 things IBP is used for
A
- mild/mod pain relief
- pyrexia with discomfort
- soft tissue injuries
2
Q
3 actions of IBP
A
- analgesic
- antipyretic
- anti-inflammatory
3
Q
contra-indications of IBP (7)
A
- dehydrated
- hypovolaemic (blood loss)
- renal insufficiency
- upper GI distubance
- last timester of pregnancy
- chickenpox
- previous hypersensitivity reactions
- active peptic ulcer/haemorrhage
- severe heart failure, renal or hepatic failure
4
Q
Be cautious using IBP with (2)
A
- asthma
- > 65 years old
5
Q
IBP side-effects (3)
A
Nausea, vomiting, tinnitus
6
Q
IBP dose adults and frequency
A
- 12 yrs - adult: 400mg
- up to 3 times a day, following food
7
Q
How long till MOR takes effect and peaks (2)
A
2-3 minutes effect
10-20 mins peak
8
Q
MOR dose in adults
A
10ml
9
Q
What to use NOO for (2)?
A
- mod to sev pain
labour pains
10
Q
Contra-indications of NOO (5)
A
- head injuries
- decompression sickness
- disturbed psychiatric patients
- intraocular injection of gas in last 4 weeks
- abdo pain with suspected intestinal obstruction
11
Q
Actions of PAR (2)
A
Analgesic
Antipyretic
12
Q
PAR dose for 16-adult
A
500 milligrams - 1 gram
