Exam (elaborations)
PMSC12004 Drugs-Procedures Exam Study Guide
- Course
- Institution
PMSC12004 Drugs-Procedures Exam Study Guide ...
[Show more]
Content preview
PMSC12004 Drugs-ProceduresExam Study Guide
GTN Indications - Answer - Suspected ACS
- Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
- Autonomic dysreflexia (with systolic BP >= 160mmHg)
- Irukandji syndrome (with systolic BP >= 160mmHg)
GTN Contraindications - Answer - Allergy and/or adverse drug reaction;
- HR <50 or >150 bpm;
- SBP < 100 mg;
- Acute CVA;
- Head Trauma;
- Erectile Dysfunction medication in the previous
24 hrs (sildenafil or vardenafil in last 24 hrs, tadalafil in the last 48 hrs).
GTN Precautions - Answer - Suspected inferior AMI;
- Cerebral Vascular Disease;
- Risk of hypotension & or syncope;
- Intoxication (drug effects inhanced);
- Erectile dysfunction medication in the previous 4 days
GTN Dosage/s - Answer SUBLIN: 400microg. Repeated at 5 minute intervals.
No maximum dose.
Aspirin Indications - Answer - Suspected ACS
- Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
Aspirin Contraindications - Answer - Allergy and/or adverse drug reaction (to aspirin or
any NSAID)
- Bleeding or clotting disorders
, - Current GI bleeding or peptic ulcers
- Patient <18 yrs
Fentanyl Indications - Answer - Significant pain
- Sedation
- Autonomic dysreflexia (with systolic BP > 160 mmHg)
- Induction for Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
Fentanyl Contraindications - Answer - Allergy and/or adverse drug reaction
Fentanyl Dosage/s - Answer IM: If >70yrs/cachectic/frail, 25-50 microg every 10 minutes.
Total maximum dose 100microg.
If <70yrs, 25-100 microg. Repeated at up to 50 microg every 10 minutes. Total maximum
dose 200 microg.
Valsalva maneuver Indications - Answer - Haemodynamically stable SVT
Valsalva maneuver Contraindications - Answer - Requirement for immediate
cardioversion
- Hypotension (SBP <90 mmHg)
- Atrial fibrillation/flutter
- Aortic stenosis
- Recent MI (within 3 months)
- Glaucoma
- Retinopathy
- 3rd trimester of pregnancy
Aspirin Dosage/s - Answer PO: 300mg. Chewed and followed by small sip of water.
Amiodarone Indications - Answer - Cardiac arrest (resistant to 3 DCCS)
- Sustained conscious VT (haemodynamically stable)
Amiodarone Contraindications - Answer For patients in cardiac arrest:
- Tricyclic antidepressant overdose
Amiodarone Dosage/s - Answer IV (for cardiac arrest): 300mg. Slow push over 1-2
minutes. Repeated once at 150mg of refractory to 5 DCCS.
Total maximum dose 450mg.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Zayla. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81113 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now