OSCE ME DRUGS Flashcards
What is the dosage of GTN given during a ME?
400 Micrograms
What is the route of administration for GTN spray?
Sublingual
What ME is GTN used for?
Angina
What is the mechanism of action for GTN Spray?
Potent vasodilator
What is the dosage of salbutamol given during a ME?
100 micrograms
What is the route of administration for salbutamol?
Inhalation
What ME is salbutamol used for?
Asthma
What is the mechanism of action for salbutamol?
B2 agonist
What is the dosage of adrenaline given during a ME?
0.5mg
What is the route of administration for adrenaline?
Intramuscular
What ME is adrenaline used for?
Anaphylaxis
What are the mechanisms of action for adrenaline?
- α receptor agonist
- B1 agonist
- B2 agonist
- Mast cells stabilisation
- Glucose elevation
What is the dosage of aspirin given during a ME?
300mg
What is the route of administration for aspirin?
Oral
What ME is aspirin used for?
Myocardial Infarction
What is the mechanism of action for aspirin?
Anti-platelet
What is the dosage of glucagon given during a ME?
1mg
What is the route of administration for glucagon?
Intramuscular
What ME is glucagon used for?
Unconscious hypoglycaemia
What is the mechanism of action for glucagon?
Glycogenolysis
What is the route of administration for glucose tablet?
Oral
What ME is glucose tablet used for?
Conscious hypoglycaemia
What is the dosage of midazolam given during a ME?
10mg/ml
What is the route of administration for midazolam?
Buccal
What ME is midazolam used for?
Epilepsy
What is the mechanism of action for midazolam?
Muscle relaxant
What is the dosage of oxygen in a ME?
15L/min
