JRCALC - DRUG BASED CASE STUDYS

Question 1

CASE
You arrive to a patient who was 8 weeks pregnant, she stated that she has just a miscarriage - she is bleeding heavily. What can you as a paramedic give - and bonus point what must you check

Answer 1

misoprostol - 800mcg
Bonus points - confirm miscarriage as if fetus is still in situ then you can cause a miscarriage

Question 2

You arrive to a patient who is undergoing anaphylaxis what drug can you as a paramedic administrator.
**BONUS POINTS FOR DOSAGES **

Answer 2

Hydrocortisone - 200mg
Adrenaline - 500cmg
Salbutmol- 5mg in 2ml

Question 3

You arrive to see a patient who has been reported to have chest pain.
AIRWAY -clear and maintained
Breathing - 14
Heart rate - 48
Bm : 6.2
Temperature : unreadable
What drug can you give them and WHY

Answer 3

Nothing. As for bradycardia atropine is indicated. However it is contraindicated in bradycardia due to hypothermia.