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Year 1 medication Flashcards

1
Q 
Rare
Overdose-liver damage
Prolonged use-pancreatitis 
Blood disorder
Rash
A

Paracetamol- side effects

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Co-dydramol
(Paracetamol 500 mg+hydrocodeine 10 mg)
Indications

A

Mild to moderate pain

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3
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Analgesia used in obstetrics

Moderate to severe pain

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Petidine- indications

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4
Q 
Indication
Nausea
Vomiting 
Can cause extrapyramidal effects
Higher than normal prolactin levels
A

Metoclopramide indications

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5
Q 
Anaesthetic used for perineal infiltration 
Prior to episiotomy 
Side effects 
Bradycardia
Hypotension
A

Lignocaine

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6
Q

Mild to moderate pain
Anti-inflammatory
Headache
Rheumatic pain

A

Paracetamol indications

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7
Q

Analgesia during labour

With drowsiness, nausea and vomiting as side effects

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Entonox indications

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8
Q 
Indication
Nausea 
Vomiting 
Side effects 
Blurred vision 
Drowsiness 
Oropharyngeal dryness
Fall in cardiac output 
Urinary retention 
Constipation
A

Cyclizine

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9
Q

Diamorphine

Indication

A

Indication
Moderate to severe pain
Post operative
Labour

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10
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Diamorphine side effects

A 
Confusion 
Side effects 
Dependence 
Dry mouth
Dizziness 
Facial flushing
Hallucinations 
Nausea 
Vomiting 
Sedation
Respiratory depression 
Tachycardia
Palpitations 
Gastric statis in labour
Constipation
Hypothermia
Sweating
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11
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Prochlorperazine-indications

A

Prophylaxis with the use of opioids analgesic, with excessive emesis

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12
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Prochlorperazine-side effects

A 
Can cause prolonged labour and should be withheld until 3-4 cm dilation 
Drowsiness
Pallor
Extrapyramidal effects 
Hypotension 
Tachycardia 
Hypothermia
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13
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Prochlorperazine

Indication

A

Prophylaxis with the use of opioid analgesic, with excessive emesis

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14
Q

Are used to:

  • stimulate uterine contractions
  • argument labour
  • expediate delivery of placenta
  • in the third stage of labour-to deliver placenta and halt PPH
A

Oxytocics

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15
Q

Syntometrine
( Ergometrine 500+ Oxytocin 5IU)
Indications

A
  • active third stage-placental delivery

- to control postpartum haemorrhage

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16
Q 
Dizziness 
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting 
Chest pain
Palpitations 
Tinnitus
Myocardial infarction 
Vasoconstriction 
Stroke
A

Syntometrine

Side effects

17
Q

Stimulation of labour
Indication of labour
To control postpartum haemorrhage

A

Syntocinon

Indications

18
Q

Syntocinon

Side effects

A 
Nausea
Vomiting 
Antidiuretic- causing water retention 
Uterine hyperstimulation
Uterine spasm
Placental abruption
Amniotic fluid embolism
Anaphylaxis

Medication Midwifery Year 1 (1 decks)

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