Paracetamol And Ibuprofen Flashcards

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Paracetamol Dose for 3-5 months

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60mg

2.5ml of 120mg/5ml

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Paracetamol dose for 6-23 months

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120mg

5ml of 120mg/5ml

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2-4 yrs paracetamol dose

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180mg

7.5ml of 120mg/5ml

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4-6 yrs paracetamol dose

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240mg

10ml of 120mg/5ml

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Paracetamol dose 6-8 yrs

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250mg

5ml of 250mg/5ml

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8-10 yrs paracetamol dose

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375mg

7.5ml of 250mg/5ml

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Paracetamol dose 10-12 yrs

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500mg

10ml of 250mg/5ml

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How many times a day would you give paracetamol

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Upto QDS

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Dont give paracetamol for more than …. Days without asking doc or pharmacist

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3 days

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Paracetamol overdose antidote

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Acetylcysteine

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You can give paracetamol every ….. hours

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4-6 hours

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MenB vaccination paracetamol dose

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2.5ml as soon as possible after the vaccination

2.5ml 4 to 6 hours after the first dose

2.5ml 4 to 6 hours after the second dose

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When do you give menB vaccinations

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At 8 weeks give first dose then at 16 weeks second dose followed by booster at 1 year

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14
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Ibuprofen dose for 3-5 months

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50mg TDS

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Ibuprofen dose 6-11 months

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50mg TDS/ QDS
3-4 times a day

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Ibuprofen 1-3 years

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Ibuprofen 4-6 years

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Ibuprofen dose 7-9 years

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Ibuprofen 10-11 years

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Ibuprofen 12-17 yrs

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300-400mg 3-4 times a day

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Q

Ibuprofen dose should be given every …… hours

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6-8 with minimum 6hrs between doses

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Q

Immunisation dose given to babies who weigh ….. and born after ….. weeks

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> 4kg
37 weeks

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Q

Whats the normal temperature in babies/ children?

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High temperature is ….

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38°C or more

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Is high temperature common in children
Yes it usually returns to normal in 3-4 days
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What is fever
High temperature which is a normal response to fighting infections like coughs and colds
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What can increase body temperature
Vaccinations Illnesses such as chicken pox and tonsillitis
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When to refer a child with high temperature
6 months old and under with a temperature of 38°C or more Rash with a high temperature Doesnt eat/ isnt usual self Doesnt respond to paracetamol/ ibuprofen Dehydration
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How do you know a child is dehydrated
Dry nappies Sunken eyes No tears when crying
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Symptoms of paracetamol overdose
Nausea Pallor Vomiting Abdominal pain
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Theres an increased risk of toxicity when taking paracetamol in those with a weight of …… What do you do?
<50kg Dose reduction
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Which patients should take caution with effervescent preparations and why
Renal failure Heart failure Hypertension Due to high salt content