MIDWIFERY - MEDICATION QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A

MIDWIFERY - MEDICATION QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A
Phytomenadione (Vitamin K.)
Warfarin antagonist
Dose/Route ....... Correct Ans- IM 1mg


Phytomenadione (Vitamin K.)
Warfarin antagonist
Pharmacodynamics....... Correct Ans- Prevent haemorrhage


Phytomenadione (Vitamin K.)
Warfarin antagonist
Use/indication .......... Correct Ans- Helps the blood clot


Phytomenadione (Vitamin K.)
Warfarin antagonist
Side effects......... Correct Ans- No side effects


Diamorphine Hydrochloride (analgesic) Narcotic
Dose/route.......... Correct Ans- 5-10mg 4 hourly IM
Slow IV 0.25 - 0.5


Diamorphine Hydrochloride (analgesic) Narcotic

, Pharmacody effect......... Correct Ans- Acts on central nervous system
and smooth muscle depressing them
Can cause vomiting


Diamorphine Hydrochloride (analgesic) Narcotic
Uses indication......... Correct Ans- Severe pain
Post op


Diamorphine Hydrochloride (analgesic) Narcotic
Side effects.......... Correct Ans- Nausea (gastric stasis)
Sedation
Respiratory depression
Sweating
Tachy
Constipation
Urinary retention


Diamorphine Hydrochloride (analgesic) Narcotic
Fetal risk.......... Correct Ans- Crosses placenta within an hour
withdrawal
Resp depression
IUD
Meconium aspiration