Pharmacology Preparation Flashcards
ADRENALINE - Preparation
1mg in 1mL ampoule (1:1,000)
1mg in 10mL Min-I-Jet (1:10,000)
AMIODARONE – preparation
150mg in 3mL ampoule (50mg per mL)
ASPIRIN - Preparation
300mg tablet
ATROPINE - Preparation
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
CALCIUM GLUCONATE – preparation
2.2mmol (10mL) ampoule (approximately 1g per 10mL)
FENTANYL - Preparation
600mcg in 2mL in a sealed vial
Route of administration
Intranasal (IN) via mucosal atomising device
FEXOFENADINE - Preparation
180mg tablet
FRUSEMIDE - Preparation
40mg per 4mL ampoule
GLUCAGON - Preparation
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
GLUCOSE 10% - Preparation
10% ‐ 50g per 500mL bag
GLUCOSE GEL - Preparation
37.5g tube containing glucose gel 40% (15g glucose)
GLYCERYLTRINITRATE - Preparation
600mcg tablet
HARTMANN’S - Preparation
500mL bag
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE - Preparation
500mcg in 1mL nebule for patients ≥ 6 years of age
250mcg in 1mL nebule for patients < 6 years of age
LIGNOCAINE – preparation
- 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