PSA Prescribing Knowledge Blueprint Flashcards
1
Q
Treatment of acute asthma?
A
O Shit I Hate My Asthma
Oxygen
Salbutamol
Ipratropium
Hydrocortisone
Magnesium
Aminophylline
2
Q
Unstable angina treatment?
A
MONA- Aspirin 300mg, Oxygen if under 94%, Morphine if severe pain, Nitrates- sublingual or IV- caution if hypotensive
Fondaparinux if no immediate PCI planned
If low risk on GRACE- ticagrelor
High risk on GRACE- prausgrel or ticagrelor- PCI immediately if unstable or within 72 hours
Unfractionated heparin
3
Q
Thromboprophylaxis treatment summary?
A
In Venous thromboembolism
LMWH for most people
Unfractioned heparin for those with renal impairment
