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Question 1

What drugs are given for acute exacerbation of asthma ?

Answer 1

NEB salbutamol
NEB ipratropium bromide
Oral prednisolone

Question 2

Drugs for COPD exacerbation

Answer 2

PO prednisolone
Oral amoxicillin
NEB salbutamol
NEB ipratropium bromide

Question 3

What is the dose and route of dalteparin and frequency

Answer 3

5000 units
SC
OD

Question 4

What’s important to say about the fentanyl patches?

Answer 4

In additional info say remember to take old patch off before applying new one

Question 5

What curb score indicates IV be oral antibiotics?

Answer 5

2 oral
3 or more IV

Question 6

What drugs are prescribed for anaphylaxis and what is there valid period?

Answer 6

Hydrocortisone IV
Chlorphenamine IV
Adrenaline IM

Question 7

How long is valid period for prednisolone in asthma vs in COOD?

Answer 7

Asthma - 5 days
COPD - 7 days

Question 8

What is the infusion amount for actrapid?

Answer 8

0.05units / kg/ hour

Question 9

In peritonitis that’s severe with nausea what is given

Answer 9

• paracetamol
• pip/ taz - remember to say how infusion given
  Metoclopromide
  IV fluids
  Don’t give enoxaprin if patients about to go for surgery