Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Opiate induced vomiting give
A
Metoclopramide
2
Q
Morphine breakthrough dose should be how much of total daily base dose?
A
1/10th-1/6th
3
Q
Stage 4 chronic kidney disease. Which is the best drug to prescribe in her syringe driver for pain?
A
Alfentanil
This drug is first line in those with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease. This is due to limited renal excretion of parent drug or metabolites.
4
Q
Methotrexate resp side effect?
A
Pulmonary fibrosis - needs a baseline chest x-ray
5
Q
When is ondansetron used in oncology patients?
A
Ondansetron is predominantly used for nausea following chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or postoperatively.
6
Q
Side effects of haloperidol
A
Drowsiness, dry mouth, urinary retention.
NMS, extrapyramidals.
