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