Prescribing Flashcards
1
Q
Someone has acute pulmonary oedema, quite unwell - what are you prescribing?
A
FUROSEMIDE 20-50mg IV daily
really important it’s IV so it works quickly
2
Q
54 year old come in for elective THR 12 hours ago, what regular VTE prophylaxis should you put him on?
A
DALTEPARIN SODIUM 10000 UNITS/mL injection, 5000 units, subcutaneous, daily
3
Q
hypoglycaemic patient who is unconscious - how will you treat hypoglycaemia?
A
Glucose 20% solution, IV, 200mL, over 15 minutes
4
Q
Young boy complaining of acne, tried topical treatment - what oral treatment can you prescribe?
A
Lymecycline 408mg oral daily
