07 December Flashcards
What is a G&H blood test?
A blood group and antibody screen
Is pantoprazole required for patients being treated for alcohol withdrawal?
No
What is the most common complication of liver cirrhosis?
Anaemia
What is the best way to access a library for COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines?
Using the Orange tab on the SALHN intranet homepage
What should you always remember when providing MotherToBaby CMIs?
MotherToBaby is an American Guideline so you should double check the information is relevant
Where should you find outpatient-specific information about COVID-19 therapy?
On the SA Health COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Webpage
What should you consider about the efficacy of Paxlovid?
Paxlovid has significant reductions in objective endpoints such as hospitalisation and death, but no significant evidence in subjective endpoints such as self-reported reduction in symptoms
How long should you usually hold drugs for if holding for a course of Paxlovid?
8 Days
What is the general recommendation on crushing Paxlovid?
Paxlovid may be considered to be crushed, only if there is no suitable alternative.
Describe the effectiveness of molnupiravir for COVID-19
Molnupiravir does not reduce hospitalisation or mortality in multiple-vaccinated patients who have the omicron variant
What is the main risk of molnupiravir?
Molnupiravir has risks to pregnancy, even for 3 months (the lifespan of sperm) in male patients
Can baricitinib be crushed?
No, but it may be dispersed
Why is sotrovimab no longer used?
It is not effective against current strains
What should you do if a patient comes into hospital on Paxlovid?
Encourage them to use their own supply
Describe the efficacy of Evusheld.
Evusheld is thought to be quite ineffective against current strains
