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Emergency Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

What is the emergency dose of adrenaline in anaphylaxis?

A

0.5mg 0.1% IM

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What is the emergency dose of hydrocortisone?

A

200mg IV (anaphylaxis and COPD)

100mg IV

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3
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What is the emergency dose of chlorphenamine?

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10mg IV

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4
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What is the emergency dose of atropine?

A

500mcg IV

for reversing parasympathetic overdrive

Can be given 3-5 mins up to 6 times

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5
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What is the emergency dose of aspirin?

A

300mg PO

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What is the emergency dose of clopidogrel?

A

300mg PO

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7
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What is the emergency dose of calcium gluconate?

A 
10-20ml of 10%
slow IV (10-15mins)
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What is the emergency dose of insulin dextrose solution in hyperkalaemia?

A

Insulin 10u in 50ml 50% dextrose

IV (10-15)

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9
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What is the emergency dose of anti-hypoglycaemics?

A

Glucagon 1mg IV/IM

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10
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What is the emergency dose of diazepam?

A

10mg PR

seizures

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11
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What is the emergency dose of lorazepam?

A

4mg IV

seizures

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12
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What is the emergency dose of salbutamol?

A

5mg NEB with O2

Asthma:15 mins
COPD: 4 hrs

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13
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What is the emergency dose of morphine?

A

5-10mg IV
+
Metoclopramide 10mg IV

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14
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What is the emergency dose of naloxone?

A

400mcg IV
-slowly

opioid toxicity

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15
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What is the emergency dose of fluid?

A

500ml bolus 15mins IV

repeat up to 2L

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16
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What is the emergency dose of insulin solution in DKA?

A

50u in 50ml of 0.9% saline

17
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What is the emergency dose of adrenaline in cardiac arrest?

A

1mg IM 0.01%

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