Doses Flashcards
What drugs should be given for anaphylactic shock (include doses)?
Adrenaline 0.5mg IM
Hydrocortisone 200mg IV
Chlorphenamine 10mg IV
What dose of adrenaline should be given in cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
1mg IV (can repeat every 3-5 mins)
What dose of hydrocortisone should be given in Addisonian crisis?
100mg IV
What dose of hydrocortisone should be given in life threatening asthma?
100mg IV
What dose of atropine should be given in bradycardia?
500mcg IV (repeat every 3-5 mins, max 3mg)
What dose of atropine should be given in organophosphate poisoning?
2mg IV (repeat every 5-10 mins)
What are the emergency doses of aspirin and clopidogrel in ACS?
300mg P.O.
How should hyperkalemia be managed?
Calcium gluconate: 10-30ml at 10% IV, given over 5-10 mins (repeat if necessary)
Insulin/dextrose: 10 units in 25g glucose (50ml at 50%)
Salbutamol neb: 10-20mg
What should be given to a conscious and orientated patient with hypoglycaemia?
15-20g quick acting carbohydrate e.g. 200ml orange juice (can repeat 3x)
What should be given to a conscious but uncooperative patient with hypoglycaemia?
Glucose gel between teeth and gums
What should be given to a unconscious patient with hypoglycaemia?
Glucose IV (10% at 200ml/15mins) Glucagon 1mg IV/IM
What dose of diazepam should be given in severe acute anxiety?
10mg IV/IM
What dose of lorazepam should be given in status epilepticus?
4mg IV (2nd dose after 10-20 mins)
What dose of salbutamol nebuliser should be used in asthma and COPD exacerbations?
5mg
What dose of morphine should be used in ACS or PE?
5-10mg IV
