Acute Care Flashcards
1
Q
What is the regimen of steroids given after an acute exacerbation of COPD?
A
2 weeks of prednisolone
2
Q
What is the regimen of steroids given after an acute attack of asthma?
A
5 days of prednisolone
3
Q
What cardiac abnormality can phenytoin cause? How should you monitor this?
A
Long QT
Hook any pt receiving phenytoin up to cardiac monitor
