PSA Flashcards

1
Q

What are the daily requirements for water, Na, K and glucose?

A

Water - 25-30ml/kg/24h
Na and K - 1mmol/kg/24h
Glucose - 50-100g/24h

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2
Q

What is the maximum rate of potassium infusion?

A

10mmol/h

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3
Q

What is the volume and rate for maintenance fluids?

A

1000ml over 8-12 hours

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4
Q

What is the volume and rate for maintenance and replacement fluids?

A

1000ml over 4-6 hours
Minimum 30ml/kg/24h water

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5
Q

What fluid is given in emergency resuscitation?

A

Sodium chloride 0.9% 500ml 15 minutes

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6
Q

What fluids are given in hypoglycaemia?

A

Glucose 20% 100ml 15 minutes

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7
Q

What fluids are given in hypokalaemia?

A

Sodium chloride 0.9%/ potassium chloride 0.3% 1000ml 4hr

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8
Q

What fluid is given in emergency resuscitation in paediatrics?

A

Sodium chloride 0.9% 10ml/kg 15 minutes

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9
Q

What are the maintenance fluid requirements for children?

A

100ml/kg/24h for <10kg
50ml/kg/24h for 10-20kg
20ml/kg/24h for >20kg

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10
Q

What volumes of electrolytes does NaCl 0.9% 1000ml contain?

A

150mmol Na

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11
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What volume of electrolytes does KCl 0.3% 1000ml contain?

A

40mmol K

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12
Q

What volume of electrolytes does KCl 0.15% 1000ml contain?

A

20mmol K

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13
Q

What volume of glucose does a 5% 1000ml bag contain?

A

50g

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14
Q

Where in the BNF do you find information on opioid conversions?

A

Palliative care

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15
Q

Where in the BNF do you find information on HRT?

A

Sex hormones

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16
Q

Where in the BNF do you find information on overdoses?

A

Poisoning

17
Q

Where in the BNF do you find information on INR?

A

Oral anticoagulants

18
Q

Where in the BNF do you find information on steroid conversions?

A

Glucocorticoid therapy

19
Q

Where in the BNF do you find information on heparins?

A

Parenteral anticoagulants

20
Q

Where in the BNF do you find information on which medications to stop prior to surgery?

A

Surgery and long term medications

21
Q

Where in the BNF do you find information on emergency scenarios in GP?

A

Medical emergencies in the community

22
Q

Where in the BNF do you find information on creatinine clearance?

A

Prescribing in renal impairment