Pharmacology

Question 1

Magnesium sulfate dose for adult bronchospasm

Answer 1

2g over 20 mins

Question 2

TXA pediatric dose

Answer 2

15mg/kg (< 12 y/o) over 10 mins

1g over 10 mins (>12 y/o)

Question 3

Adenosine doses: adult and pediatric

Answer 3

6mg, 12mg rapid IV push

0.1mg/kg, 0.2mg/kg rapid IV push

Question 4

Phenylephrine dose

Answer 4

100mcg q 2-5mins to max 500 (slow push)

Question 5

Calcium dose in cardiac arrest (adult)

Answer 5

1g (slow), repeat in 10 mins

Question 6

Calcium dose in paediatrics

Answer 6

Cardiac arrest:20mg/kg (max 1g), slow, repeat x1 in 10 mins

All other: 10mg/kg (max 1g), slow, repeat x1 in 10 mins

Question 7

Sodium Bicarb dose for adults

Answer 7

1mEq/kg, repeat 0.5mEq/kg q 10-15 mins

TCA may require 2-3mEq/kg

Question 8

Magnesium sulfate dose in paediatrics

Answer 8

CA: 50mg/kg to max 2g push
Other: 50mg/kg infusion over 15 mins

Question 9

Atropine indications & dosages for adults and paediatrics

Answer 9

Bradycardia: Adult-0.6mg IV prn to max 3mg. Ped-0.02mg/kg (min 0.1mg) to max 0.04mg/kg
Organophosphate: Adult-1-2mg q 5-60 min. Per-0.02-0.05mg IV q 10-20
Secretion: 0.6mg IM