What I Have Learnt Today …

Question 1

What does pyridoxine prevent inTB treatment?

Answer 1

Peripheral neuropathy

Question 2

Where can you administer flu vaccines?

Answer 2

Deltoid of arm or anterolateral aspect of the thigh

NOT buttocks

Question 3

How is extravasating managed?

Answer 3

1) stop infusion
2) do not remove cannula until attempt to aspirate the area has been made (through the cannula) to remove as much of the drug as possible
3) give corticosteroids (hydrocortisone or dexamethasone) either locally via sub cut or by IV distal to the site
4) analgesics and antihistamines may be required for symptom relief

Question 4

What are the cautionary labels for metronidazole?

Answer 4

1) space doses evenly throughout the day. Do not stop taking until course is finished or told to stop
2) take with or just after food or a meal
3) take with a full glass of water
4) swallow medicine whole. Do not chew or crush
5) do not drink alcohol

Question 5

What vitamin should be avoided in pregnancy?

Answer 5

Vitamin A

(Also cod liver oil as it is high in vitamin A)

Question 6

How long should men be treated for a UTI?

Answer 6

7 days

Question 7

How long should pregnant women be treated for a UTI?

Answer 7

7 days

Question 8

How long should a non-pregnant woman be treated for a UTI?

Answer 8

3 days