Data Interpretation Flashcards
Ondansetron is a
5HT-3 antagonist
SE ondansetron (chemo related nausea)
Long QT
CONSTIPATION
Where are ACEi activated
Liver
When can ACEI angioedema start
Up to a year later
SE ACEi
HYPERKALAEMIA
angioedema
Cough
Hypotension
Moderate asthma attack numbers
50-75 PEFR
RR<25
HR<110
Severe asthma numbers
PEFR 33-50
Rr > 25
HR >110
Adenosine used to
Terminate SVT
Adenosine contraindicated for
Asthmatics
MOA adenosine
Transient AV block via a1 receptors - reduced cAMP —> reduces K shift
SEs adenosine
Flushing
Chest pain
Bronchospasm
Accessory conduction
Acute asthma management
O2
Salbutamol
Pred 40-50 daily for 5/7
Ipatropium if not responding
IV MgSo4/aminophylline
Discharge criteria for asthma
No nens/o2 for 12-24hr a
Inhaler tech good
PEFR>75
ACS INITIAL MANAGEMENT
Aspirin 300mg
Oxygen if <94
Morphine if in pain
Nitrates if hypertensive or in pain
What is a STEMI
Symptoms of ACS
persistent >20 mins ECG contiguous leads
2.5mm in v2-3 men under 40
2mm in over 40
1.5mm in women
1mm any other leads
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