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NZ Paramedic Drugs.

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What is the IV Naloxone dose?   0.1-0.4mg IV every 2-3 min as required.  
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What is the IM Naloxone dose?   0.8 IM and repeat every 20min as required.  
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What is the IN Naloxone dose?   1.6mg and repeat every 20min as required.  
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What is the IV paediatric naloxone dose ?   0.01mg/kg IV and repeat every 2-3min as required.  
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What is the the IM paediatric naloxone dose?   0.02mg/kg IM and repeat every 20 min if required.  
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What is the IN paediatric naloxone dose?   0.04mg/kg and repeat every 20 min if required.  
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What type of drug is Naloxone?   Opoid antagonist.  
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What is Naloxone used for?   To counter the effects of opoid overdose. Often used to reverse respiratory depression.  
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What are the contraindications for naloxone?   Allergy.  
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Paracetemol - how many mg per kg?   20mg/kg  
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What is the dosage for salbutemol?   5mg in nebuliser - @8 liter per min - as much as you need.  
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What is the dosage for glucagon?   <25kg 0.5mg IM >25kg 1.0mg IM  
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What is the dosage for 10% dextrose?   2ml/kg  
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What is the dosage for normal saline?   20ml/kg  
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What would the initial dose of IV midazolam be for a 5yr old child having a seizure?   2mg Weight = (Age X 2) + 10 Weight = 20kg Midazolam IV for a child: 0.1mg/kg Therefore, 0.1 X 20 = 2mg  
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Morphine protocols state the normal IV dose for adults is...?   1-5mg evry 3-5min.  
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What is the dose per/kg for peds?   0.1mg/kg every 3-5 min.  
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When administering morphine it is wise to have naloxone close by in case of overdose. What is the paediatric dose of naloxone for IV, IM and intranasal administrations?   IV - 0.01mg/kg IM - 0.02mg/kg Intranasal - 0.04mg/kg  
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