9th 20 Flashcards
Management of nausea and vomiting associated with recurrent migraines
Metoclopramide 10mg PO PRN (up to 1 dose daily)
Prochlorperazine
Lorazepam use predisposes…
Falls
This is because of drowsiness, hypotension, confusion
What should you do with patients with very high BP
Early specialist review
Need referring for same day secondary care is measured in the community
1mg = Xmcg
1000
What needs checking before starting sodium valproate?
FBC, LFT, coagulation screen
Coagulation screen is a great indicator of hepatic function
Normal fluid requirements
25ml/kg/day
1mmol/day K+ Na+ Cl-
50-100g glucose
Typical prescription for an elderly, NBM inpatient
1000ml Sodium chloride 0.18% + 4% glucose + 50mmol K+ over 12hours
How much glucose in 4% glucose?
40g
Cloudy throughout the xray, think about
Pulmonary oedema
Treatment of pulmonary oedema
Furosemide 40mg IV
Side effect of oxybutynin
Anti muscarinic so can lead to difficulty swallowing and increased thirst
Also mydriasis (dilated -> blurry vision)
Common side effect of CCB (e.g. felodipine)
Amlodipine, felodipine
Ankle swelling because vasodilation and peripheral oedema