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What is the drug and dose that would be given for anaphylaxis in an adult?

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Adrenaline 500mcg 1:1000 Intramuscular
Repeated at 5 minute intervals

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What would you give a patient in a suspected heart attack?

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300mg aspirin

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3
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When would you administer Glucagon?

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Hypoglycaemia in unconscious patients

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4
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How much glucose should you give a co-operative patient for hypoglycaemia?

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15-20g fast acting glucose

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5
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What does GTN stand for?

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Glyceryl Trinitrate

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6
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When would you use midazolam oromucosal solution?

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Prolonged convulsive seizures

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7
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What is the dosage for midazolam oromucosal solution in children aged 1 - 5 years?

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5mg buccal

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8
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What is the dosage for midazolam oromucosal solution in children aged 5 - 10 years?

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7.5mg buccal

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9
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What is the dosage for midazolam oromucosal solution in children aged 10+ & adults?

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10mg buccal

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10
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What emergency drug would you use for an asthma attack?

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Salbutamol inhaler

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11
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What is the dosage for Glucagon in patients under 8 years or below 25kg?

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0.5mg IM

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What is the dosage for Glucagon in patients over 8 years and above 25kg?

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1mg IM

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What is the dosage for adrenaline in patients under 6 years?

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150mcg 0.15mls 1:1000 IM

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What is the dosage for adrenaline in patients aged 6 - 12 years?

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300mcg 0.3mls 1:1000 IM

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What is the dosage for adrenaline in patients above 12 years?

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500mcg 0.5mls 1:1000

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16
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How much oxygen is delivered through a bag valve mask?

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15L/Min 90-100% oxygen

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17
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What is Status Epilepticus?

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Prolonged/Repetitive seizures

18
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Pain in the left arm, sweating, shortness of breath, tight pain in the centre of the chest are all symptoms of what medical emergency?

A

Angina Attack

19
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Crushing chest pain, pain in the left arm, low blood pressure and pale and clammy skin are all symptoms of what medical emergency?

A

Myocardial Infarction

20
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What is paradoxical chest?

A

One side of the chest will rise and fall abnormally

21
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What is hypoglycaemia?

A

Low blood sugar

22
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What is hyperglycaemia?

A

High blood sugar

23
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What are the symptoms of hypoglycaemia?

A

Irritability and aggressiveness
Uncooperative and slurred speech
Disorientation
Cold, clammy & sweaty skin

24
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What are the symptoms of hyperglycaemia?

A

Blurred vision
Weightloss
Sweet smelling breath
Increased urination

25
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What is the range for normal blood sugar levels?

A

4.0 and 5.9 mmol/l

26
Q

What is the management of hypoglycaemia in a conscious cooperative patient?

A

Glucose drink/tablet/gel
Repeat every 10-15 minutes

27
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What is the management of hypoglycaemia in an unconscious adult patient?

A

1mg IM Glucagon

28
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Where should you place defib pads?

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As if you were the patient - On the UR collarbone & LL side of chest

29
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How long will a D size cylinder provide oxygen for, if given at 10-10L/min?

A

20 - 30 minutes

30
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What causes angina?

A

Lack of oxygenated blood
Can be brought on by exercise, stress, hypertension

31
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How many times can you repeat GTN spray in a medical emergency?

A

3

32
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What causes myocardial infarction?

A

Blood flow is blocked to the heart by:
Coronary heart disease causing plaque to dislodge causing a blood clot

33
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How many backslaps should you give?

A

5 between the shoulder blades

34
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How many abdominal thrusts should you give?

A

5

35
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What is urticaria?

A

Itchy rash

36
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At what rate should you administer CPR?

A

100 - 120

37
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Without supplementary oxygen, how much O2 will the patient inhale with a Laerdal pocket mask?

A

16% expired air
This increases to 65-70% when supplementary oxygen is used

38
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What % of oxygen does the patient receive with a Hudson mask?

A

40% as they are known to have poor seals

39
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What % of oxygen will the patient receive with a non-rebreather mask?

A

60-90%

40
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What % of oxygen will the patient receive with a bag valve mask?

A

90 - 100% and oxygen should be set at 15L/Min

41
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What is the recommended flow rate for nasal cannulas?

A

4 - 5L/min

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