Analgesics

Question 0

Naloxone the drug to be given if you overdose the casualty, how much can you give ?

Answer 0

0.5ml once every 15 min, max 2mg (0.2mg=0.5ml)

Or

(10 x 0.5ml = 2mg) max

Question 1

How much morphine can be given?

Answer 1

0.5ml once every 15 min

Question 2

How much methoxy should be administered and when should it be given?

Answer 2

3ml once every 20 min, max 6ml.

Methoxy should be given before considering morphine.

Question 3

Adrenaline is used when a casualty has an anaphylactic shock how much should be administered?

Answer 3

0.5ml once every 5 min unlimited uses repeat as much as needed

Question 4

With fentanyl citrate what is the procedure in administering?

Answer 4

Tape fentanyl stick on casualty’s finger as a added safety measure.

Reassess in 15 min.

Add second lozenge in other cheek as necessary to control severe pain.

Monitor for respiratory depression.