Contraindications Flashcards
1
Q
GlycerylTrinitrate
A
- Viagra or Levitra in 24 hours or Cialis in 4 days
- Hypersensitivity
- Right Ventricular Myocardial Infarction
- Inferior STEMI with SBP <160
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Systolic BP <90 Patch
- Systolic BP <110 Tablet
- Heart Rate below 50
- Heart Rate above 150
2
Q
Methoxyflurane
A
- Family history of malignant hypothermia
- Pre-existing renal impairment/failure
- Concurrent use of tetracycline antibiotics
- Muscular dystrophy
- Exceeding total dose of 6mL in a 24 hour period
3
Q
Ondansetron
A
- Long Q-T syndrome
- Known hypersensitivity
- Concurrent Apomorpine use
- Hypokalaemia or Hypomagnesaemia
4
Q
Morphine
A
- Late second stage labour
- Hypersensitivity
- Renal impairment or failure
5
Q
Fentanyl
A
- Late second stage labour
2. Hypersensitivity
6
Q
Aspirin
A
- Actively bleeding peptic ulcers
- Bleeding disorders
- Known hypersensitivity to salicylates
- Psycho-stimulant overdose with a systolic blood pressure >160
- Suspected dissecting aortic aneurysm
7
Q
Midazolam
A
- Known hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines
8
Q
Ketamine
A
- Suspected non-traumatic brain injury with severe HTN (SBP> 180)
9
Q
Paracetamol
A
- Hypersensitivity to paracetamol
- Children <1 month of age
- Already administered within past 4 hours
- Total intake within past 24 hours exceeding 4g for adults of 60mg/kg for children
- Chest pain in suspected ACS
10
Q
Adrenaline
A
- Hypovolaemic shock without adequate fluid replacement
11
Q
Salbutamol
A
- NIL of significance
12
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
A
- Known hypersensitivity to atropine or its derivatives
13
Q
Dexamethasone
A
- Known hypersensitivity
14
Q
Ceftriaxone
A
- Allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics
15
Q
Dextrose 10%
A
- NIL of significance
