Prescribing ☺️

Question 1

Oxygen prescribing

-what to note down

Answer 1

In trauma => STAT
Dose in L
Delivery device
Target saturations

Nasal canula - 2-4l to raise sats slightly
Venturi - 2, 4, 8, 10, 15L, gives fixed O2, for COPD
NRM - 10-15L, for acutely unwell

Question 2

Pain relief

Answer 2

May need to adjust for weight

Question 3

ABx choice

Answer 3

Always stick with the first option unless CI
-check for penicilin allergies
When looking for specific ABx, look for the indication
-directions for administration
-record down the infusions and time

Question 4

Fluid administration

-what to note down

Answer 4

Type of fluid (generally NaCl unless patient needs more glucose or drug indications)
Volume and rate
Mode of administration
Time started

Question 5

What would you need to consider with varying medicinal forms

Answer 5

IV is faster than PO

Some meds (alendronic acid) must only be taken on an empty stomach with no other meds

Question 6

Administration record

Answer 6

Dates and times

Circle and cross out to be clear

Question 7

VTE prophylaxis

Answer 7

For everyone

Question 8

ACS

Answer 8

Aspirin 300
Clopidogrel
GTN 2 sprays