PSA Flashcards
1
Q
Name enzyme inducing drugs
A
PC BRAS:
Phenytoin Carabazepine Barbiturates Rifampicin Alcohol Sulfonylureas
2
Q
Name the common enzyme inhibitors
A
AODEVICES:
Allopurinol Omeprazole Disulfiram Erythromycin Valproate Isoniazid Ciprofloxacin Ethanol Sulphonamides
3
Q
What drugs should be stopped before surgery
A
I LACK OP:
Insulin Lithium Anticoagulants COCP K-sparing diuretics Oral hypoglycaemica AceI
4
Q
Describe the PReSCRIBER pneumonic
A
Patient details REaction Sign the front of chart Contraindications Route IV fluids prescribed Blood clot prophylaxis antiEmetic pain Relief
5
Q
If a patient is hypernatraemic or hyperglycaemic, what fluid should be given
A
NOT 0.9% slaine, give 5% dextrose fluid instead
6
Q
If a patient is hypotensive or tachycardic, what fluid should be given
A
500mL bolus immediately (250 in HF)
Then re-assess
7
Q
If the patient is olyguric only, what should be given
A
1L over 2-4 hours
