Geeky medics Flashcards
What is first line in treating essential tremor
Propanolol
What is first line in treating wernickes encephalopathy
Pabrinex
What is first line in treating wernickes encephalopathy
Pabrinex
Heart failure contraindicates which antiemetic
Cyclizine
Long QT syndrome contraindicates which antiemetic
Ondansetron
What should all mothers that have swabbed positive for GBS receive 1st line
Intrapartum benzylpenicillin sodium - risk of neonatal sepsis
What is the first line bulk forming laxitive?
Ispaghula husk
Where do you find info on treatment of hyper/hypocalcaemia?
Calcium imbalance treatment summary
After IV fluids, what is given in hypercalcaemia with known malignancy?
IV bisphosphonate therapy.
Pamidronate sodium
Zolendronic acid
Ibandronic acid
What is the result of drug interaction between salbutamol and clarithromycin?
Hypokalaemia
What pain relief do you give for gallstones?
Mild/Moderate- Paracetamol/NSAID
Severe - IM diclofenac
If contraindicated - IM Morphine or pethidine hydrochloride
What is used to treat delirium in parkinsons disease?
Lorazepam STAT
If no parkinsons, use haloperidol
At what rate should insulin be given per hour in DKA?
0.1units/kg/hr
