Drug contraindications Flashcards
1
Q
Adrenaline
A
Hypovolemia shock
2
Q
Aspirin
A
- Hypersensitivity
- Bleeding disorders
- Peptic ulcers
- Aortic aneurysm
- Chest pain associated with psychostimulant OD
3
Q
Dexamethasone
A
Hypersensitivity
4
Q
Fentanyl
A
- Hypersensitivity
- Late 2nd stage labour
5
Q
GTN
A
- Hypersensitivity
- SBP <110mmHg tablet, SBP <90mmHg patch
- Viagra or levitra in past 24 hours
- Cialis in previous 4 days
- HR >150mbp
- In VT
- Inferior STEMI
6
Q
Ipratropium Bromide
A
Hypersensitivity to atropine and derivatives
7
Q
Methoxyflurane
A
- Renal disease/impairment
- Use of tetracycline antibiotics
- Malignant hyperthermia
- Muscular dystrophy
8
Q
Morphine
A
- Hypersensitivity
- Renal impairment/failure
- Late 2nd stage labour
9
Q
Paracetamol
A
- Hypersensitivity
- <1 month old
- Already administered within 4 hours
- Chest pain associated with ACS
10
Q
Ondansteron
A
- Hypersensitivity
- Apomorphine use
- Long Q-T syndrome
- Hypokalaemia
- Hypomagnesaemia
11
Q
Prochlorperazine
A
- Circulatory collapse
- CNS depression
- <21 years old
- Pregnancy
