SDCEP prescribing Flashcards
1
Q
how to treat anaphylaxis
A
assess pt call 999 airway lie flat + raise feet remove source +/- suction oxygen 0.5ml 1:1000 adrenaline repeat after 5mins
may use inhaler to help with bronchospasm
2
Q
how to treat asthma attack
A
assess sit pt up oxygen salbutamol inhaler 4x100micrograms via space call 999 >5mins
3
Q
how to treat angina/MI
A
assess oxygen GTN 2 puffs, 3 mins 999 300mg chewed aspirin
4
Q
how to treat epilepsy
A
assess do not restrain, ensure not at risk airway oxygen >5min 10mg buccal midazolam
5
Q
how to treat hypoglycaemia
A
assess oxygen conscious = 10-20g oral glucose repeat 10-15mins unconscious = 1mg glucagon IM no response = 999
6
Q
how to treat aspiration
A
encourage cough
oxygen
salbutamol
7
Q
medication to aid anxiety pre treatment
A
diazepam 5mg 2 hours before
8
Q
antibiotics for dental abscess
A
amoxicillin 500mg 3x5days
metronidazole 200mg 3x5days (when allergic to penicillin)
clindamycin/clarithromycin
metronidazole + clarithromycin CI with warfarin
9
Q
antibiotics for ANUG/pericoronitis
A
metronidazole 200mg 3x3days
or amoxicillin if warfarin
10
Q
appropriate drug regime for persistent sinusitis
A
ephedrine nasal drops 0.5% TDS
amoxicillin 500mg3x7days
or doxycycline (CI warfarin
