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1
Q

What is GTN used for?

A

angina

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2
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What dosage of GTN spray is kept in the medical emergency kit?

A

400 micrograms

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3
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What route is GTN spray administered?

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Sublingually (under the tongue)

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4
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What type of inhaler is kept in the medical emergency drugs kit?

A

Salbutamol

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5
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What dosage per usage is administered with a salbutamol inhaler?

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100 micrograms

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6
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What medical emergency drug is administered for myocardial infarction?

A

Dispensable aspirin.

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7
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What dosage of dispensable aspirin is administered in the event of an MI?

A

300 mg

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8
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What is administered in the event of a hypoglycaemic attack?

A

1mg Glucagon

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9
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How is glucagon administered during a hypoglycaemic attack?

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Intramuscularly

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10
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Which drug is administered in the event of status epilepticus?

A

Midazolam

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11
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How much midazolam is administered in the event of status epilepticus?

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5 mg/ml or 10 mg/ml

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12
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How is midazolam administered?

A

Buccally

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13
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How much adrenaline is administered to adults and children over 12?

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500 micrograms

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14
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How much adrenaline is administered to children from 6-12?

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300 micrograms

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15
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How much adrenaline is administered to children under 6?

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150 micrograms

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16
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When would oxygen be administered?

A

For anaphylaxis, asthma attack, angina and myocardial infarction.

17
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In the event of anaphylaxis, how much oxygen would be administered?

A

15 litres/min through a non-rebreathe mask.

18
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8 drugs found in the ME kit:

A
  1. Adrenaline (1:1000)
  2. Dispensable Aspirin 300mg
  3. Glucagon injection (1 unit vial)
  4. Glucose (oral administration)
  5. GTN spray
  6. Midazolam oral mucosal solution
  7. Oxygen
  8. Salbutamol aerosol inhaler (100 micrograms)
19
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What is the mode of action for adrenaline?

A

ALPHA AGONIST:
reverses peripheral vasodilation and reduces oedema.

BETA AGONIST
- dilates the bronchial airways.
- inhibit mast cell activation so early administration helps anaphylaxis.

20
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Presentation of Adrenaline

A
  1. Ampoules (administered either 23-21 needle).
  2. Pre-filled syringes.
  3. Auto-injector devices.

autoinjectors not used due to expense

21
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What are the side effects of adrenaline administration?

A
  • palpitations
  • dry mouth
  • only adverse effect was an MI in a patient with severe ischemic heart disease *
22
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What is the mechanism of action for adrenaline?

A

COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitors.

Inhibits thrombus formation to create an antiplatelet effect.

23
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Presentation of soluble aspirin.

A

Soluble aspirin 300mg either in a child proof container or blister pack.

24
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Dose and route of administration of Aspirin.

A

300mg crushed or chewed

(reduces the incidence of re-occlusion following thrombolytic therapy)

25
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Contraindications of Aspirin

A

A known allergy

26
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When should glucagon be administered?

A

When the patient is in an unconscious state of hypoglycaemia (blood sugar levels of less than 3)

27
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What is the mode of action for glucagon?

A

Increases the patient’s blood sugar levels by metabolising glycogen in the liver.

28
Q

Presentation of glucagon in the medical emergency drugs kit?

A

Glucagon injection As GlucaGen Hypokit.

stored in the fridge or out below 25C for up to 18 months

29
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Glucagon dose and route of administration.

A

Adults and children greater than 8 or 25 kg, inject all of the medicine.

Children under 8, inject half the medicine (0.5 ml).

30
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Side effects of Glucagon.

A

Nausea, vomiting and temporary tachycardia.

31
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Contraindications for use of Glucagon

A
  1. Allergy to glucagon or lactose.
  2. Tumour of the adrenal gland.
  3. Tumour of the pancreas.
32
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When would glucose be administered?

A

Hypoglycaemia

when conscious, co-operative and IN-TACT GAG REFLEX

33
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Dose of Glucose

A

10-20g of 40% fast acting glucose gently rubbed to aid absorption.

34
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When does GTN reach its peak concentration?

35
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How does GTN work?

A

Increases the production of Nitric Oxide which initiates the relaxation of smooth muscle to produce arterial and venous vasodilation.

36
Q

What does GTN present as in the drugs kit?

A

Pressured container (red) which delivers 400 micrograms.

37
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Dose and route of administration of GTN.

A

1 or 2 metered doses (400-800 micrograms) given under the tongue whilst the patient holds their breath.

no more than 3 doses at one time

38
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Mode of action of midazolam?

A

Binds to the GABA receptor but doesn’t displace GABA, it increases the affinity for its receptor site on the same receptor complex.

Reduces seizure activity.

39
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Midazolam dose.

A

Child 1-5: 5 mg
Child 5-10: 7.5 mg
Child above 10: 10mg

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