Emergency Prescription

Question 1

Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

Answer 1

Adenosine 6mg IV

Question 2

Cardiac Arrest

Answer 2

Adrenaline 1mg IV

Question 3

Acute Anaphylaxis

Answer 3

Adrenaline IM

• Children 0-5: 150 micrograms IM
• Children 6-11: 300 micrograms IM
• Children 12-17 and adults: 500 micrograms IM

Question 4

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Answer 4

Amiodarone 300mg IV

Question 5

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Answer 5

Aspirin 300mg PO

Question 6

Acute Pain

Answer 6

Morphine/Diamorphine 1.25-2.5mg slow IV

Question 7

Resistant Hypertension / Oedema

Answer 7

Furosemide 20-50mg IV

Question 8

Acute Angina

Answer 8

Glyceryl Trinitrate 400-800micrograms Sublingual

Question 9

Acute Asthma

Answer 9

Hydrocortisone 100mg IV

Hydrocortisone 200mg IV for Anaphylaxis

Salbutamol 5mg NEB

Question 10

Acute Bronchospasm

Answer 10

Ipratropium 500 micrograms NEB

Question 11

Severe Asthma

Answer 11

Magnesium Sulfate 1.2-2.0g IV (Adult)

Prednisolone 40-50mg PO

Question 12

Severe Nausea and Vomiting

Answer 12

Metoclopramide 5-10mg slow IV

Question 13

Duodenal Ulcer

Answer 13

Omeprazole 40mg IV

Question 14

Status Epilepticus

Answer 14

Diazepam 10-20mg PR

Lorazepam 4mg IV

Question 15

Opiate Overdose

Answer 15

Naloxone 400 micrograms IV initially (be aware of rebound)