Pharmacology Preparation Flashcards

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ADRENALINE - Preparation

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1mg in 1mL ampoule (1:1,000)

1mg in 10mL Min-I-Jet (1:10,000)

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AMIODARONE – preparation

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150mg in 3mL ampoule (50mg per mL)

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ASPIRIN - Preparation

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300mg tablet

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ATROPINE - Preparation

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600mcg in 1mL polyampoule

600mcg in 1mL polyampoule diluted to 6mL (100mcg in 1mL) with 5mL 0.9% normal saline

2mg in Atropen® Auto-Injector

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CALCIUM GLUCONATE – preparation

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2.2mmol (10mL) ampoule (approximately 1g per 10mL)

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FENTANYL - Preparation

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600mcg in 2mL in a sealed vial

Route of administration
Intranasal (IN) via mucosal atomising device

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FEXOFENADINE - Preparation

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180mg tablet

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FRUSEMIDE - Preparation

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40mg per 4mL ampoule

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GLUCAGON - Preparation

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1mg vial & syringe containing 1mL of sterile water

Dissolve the glucagon powder by adding the entire contents of the syringe to thevial containing the glucagon.

The solution must be prepared immediately prior to use

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GLUCOSE 10% - Preparation

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10% ‐ 50g per 500mL bag

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GLUCOSE GEL - Preparation

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37.5g tube containing glucose gel 40% (15g glucose)

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GLYCERYLTRINITRATE - Preparation

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600mcg tablet

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13
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HARTMANN’S - Preparation

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500mL bag

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IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE - Preparation

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500mcg in 1mL nebule for patients ≥ 6 years of age

250mcg in 1mL nebule for patients < 6 years of age

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LIGNOCAINE – preparation

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  • Lignocaine 2% ‐ 100mg in 5mL polyampoule for IV bolus doses
  • Lignocaine 1% ‐ 20mg in 2mL ampoule for local anaesthesia

As two concentrations are available: Read the label carefully and check with your partner

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METHOXYFLURANE - Preparation

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3mL amber bottle sealed, with external inhaler

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METOCLOPRAMIDE – preparation

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10mg (2mL) ampoule

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MIDAZOLAM - Preparation

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5mg in 1mL ampoule

5mg in 1mL ampoule diluted to 5mL with 4mL 0.9% NaCl2 (1mg:1mL)

Paediatric bolus must not exceed the adult dose

Oxygen must be administered to all patients receiving midazolam

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MORPHINE - Preparation

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10mg in 1mL ampoule
10mg in 1mL ampoule diluted to 10mL with 9mL 0.9% normal saline – (1mg in 1mL)

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NALOXONE - Preparation

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  • 400mcg in 1mL ampoule
  • 400mcg in 1mL ampoule diluted to 4mL (100mcg in 1mL ) with 3mL of 0.9% normal saline
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ONDANSETRON - Preparation

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4mg in 2mL ampoule

22
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SALBUTAMOL - Preparation

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5mg in (2.5mL) nebule 
 2.5mg in (2.5mL) nebule
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SODIUM BICARBONATE – preparation

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8.4% 50mL (1mmol/mL) Min‐I‐Jet