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Question: *50% : (D50) Indications Class: CarbohydrateAnswer: Unconcious diabetics; Altered level of consciousness;
Question: *50% Dextrose: (D50) Contraindications : CarbohydrateAnswer: Known intercranial
Question: *50% : (D50) Effects Class: CarbohydrateAnswer: Increases blood
Question: *50% Dextrose: (D50) Side Effects Class: Answer: Rare, neurologic symptoms in alcoholics, tissue necrosis if
Question: *50% Dextrose: (D50) How Supplied : CarbohydrateAnswer: 25gm/50ml
Question: *50% Dextrose: (D50) Dosage and Route Class: Answer: 25 gm bolus in free flowing
Question: *Glucagon: Class: HormoneAnswer: Hypoglycemia, Beta blocker
Question: *Glucagon: Contraindications : HormoneAnswer: Rare
Question: *Glucagon: Class: HormoneAnswer: breakdown of glycogen in glucose
Question: *Glucagon: Side Effects Class: Answer:
Question: *Glucagon: How Class: HormoneAnswer: 1 Unit (1 mg/ml to be )
Question: *Glucagon: and Route Class: HormoneAnswer: 1 Unit (1ml)
Question: *Nalaxone HCL: Class: Narcotic AntagonistAnswer: Suspected OD
Question: *Nalaxone HCL: Class: Narcotic AntagonistAnswer: patients
Question: *Nalaxone HCL: Class: Narcotic AntagonistAnswer: Reverses effects of
Question: *Nalaxone HCL: Side Class: Narcotic AntagonistAnswer: Withdrawl
Question: *Nalaxone HCL: How Supplied Class: Narcotic Answer: 4mg/10ml
Question: *Nalaxone HCL: Dosage and Route Class: AntagonistAnswer: 0.8 mg slow IV, IM, to respirations. Repeat dose 1.6 mg
Question: *Thiamine/Vitamin: Description Class: Answer: Thiamine is vitamin B1, which is required to convert glucose into energy. It is not manufactured in the body and must be provided from ingested foods.
Question: *Thiamine/Vitamin: Indications : VitaminAnswer: Coma of unknown origin, chronic alcoholism with associated coma, and tremors.
Question: *Thiamine/Vitamin: Contraindications : VitaminAnswer:
Question: *Thiamine/Vitamin: Class: VitaminAnswer: Known hypersensitivity to the
Question: *Thiamine/Vitamin: Dosage and Class: VitaminAnswer: 50 to 100 mg IV/IM
Question: *Atrophine : Indications Class: ParasympatholyticAnswer: Bradycardia with hypotension, asystole; poisoning
Question: *Atrophine : Contraindications Class: ParasympatholyticAnswer: Glaucoma; use caution in
Question: *Atrophine Sulfate: Effects Class: Answer: Increased heart
Question: *Atrophine : Side Effects Class: ParasympatholyticAnswer: Blurred vision, , dialted pupils, thirst, flushed skin, dysuria
Question: *Atrophine : How supplied Class: ParasympatholyticAnswer: 1 mg/10
Question: *Atrophine : Dosage and Route Class: ParasympatholyticAnswer: poisoning: 2mg IV every 5-10 minutesBradycardia: 1 mg IVAsystole: 1 mg IV or 2 mg ET
Question: *Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl): Indications Class: Answer: Anaphalxysis; reaction; dystonic reaction
Question: *Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl): Class: AntihistamineAnswer: , nursing mothers
Question: *Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl): : Antihistamine Answer: histamine effects; anitemetic; sedative; to reverse effects of phenothiazines
Question: *Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl): Side Class: Antihistamine Answer: Hypotension, headache, tacycardia, and
Question: *Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl): How Class: AntihistamineAnswer: 50 mg/ml
Question: *Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl): and Route Class: AntihistamineAnswer: 25-50 mg IV or deep
Question: Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol): Class: SteroidAnswer: Used for anaphylaxis, and asthma/COPD
Question: Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol): Contraindications Class: Answer: None in anaphylaxis; premature ; systemic fungal infections, pregnancy
Question: Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol): Effects : SteroidAnswer: Anti-inflammatory, glucocorticoid
Question: Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol): Side Class: SteroidAnswer: CHF, HTN, , N/V, dysrymthmias
Question: Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol): How Class: SteroidAnswer: 125 mg
Question: (Solu-Medrol): Dosage and Route Class: SteroidAnswer: 125 mg
Question: *Adenosine (Adenocard): Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: This drug will be given after carotid massage on pt's under 50 yoa, or valsalva maneuver on pt's 50 and older
Question: *Adenosine (Adenocard): Indications Class: Answer: Supraventricular (SVT)
Question: *Adenosine (Adenocard): Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: Arial fibrillation, atrail flutter or ventricular arrythmias including tachycardia, 2nd and 3rd degree heart blocks, or sick sinus syndrome
Question: *Adenosine (Adenocard): Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: Slows through AV node
Question: *Adenosine (Adenocard): Side Effects : AntidysrhythmicAnswer: Bradycardia, hypotension, facial flushing, transient dyspnea, chest pressure, headache, nausea, or bronchospasm. Expect an /bradycardic period. Do not treat for 1 minute
Question: *Adenosine (Adenocard): How Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: 6 mg/2
Question: *Adenosine (Adenocard): and Route Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: 6 mg IV rapidly over 1-2 seconds. If no after 2 minutes, give 12 mg IV rapidly over 1-2 seconds. If patient is on Thepphyline, notify medical control as the may increase dose to 12, 12, 18
Question: *AMIODARONE (Cordarone): Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: used for of arrythmias including ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation, and supra-ventricular arrythmia
Question: *AMIODARONE (Cordarone): Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: None in cardiac arest situations; bradycardia, block, hypotension, pregnancy
Question: *AMIODARONE (Cordarone): Class: Antidysrhythmic Answer: Antiarrythmic, several different effecfts, beta-blockade acutely
Question: *AMIODARONE (Cordarone): Side Class: Antidysrhythmic Answer: Hypotension, bradycardia, heart block
Question: *AMIODARONE (Cordarone): How Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: (3) 150 mg
Question: *AMIODARONE (Cordarone): Dosage and Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: Cariac arrest situations- 300 mg IV pushUnstabel arrythmias, 150 mg IV over 10 as an infusion, may be repeated once if needed for recurrent arrythmia
Question: *ASPIRIN: Class: AnalgesicAnswer: Chest pain of suspected cardiac
Question: *ASPIRIN: Class: AnalgesicAnswer: , bleeding, on blood thinners
Question: *ASPIRIN: Class: AnalgesicAnswer: Inhibits the formation of clots
Question: *ASPIRIN: Side Effects : AnalgesicAnswer: None
Question: *ASPIRIN: How Class: AnalgesicAnswer: 81 mg chewable
Question: *ASPIRIN: Dosage and Route : AnalgesicAnswer: 4- 81 mg tabs chewed first Nitroglycerin
Question: *ATROPHINE SULFATE: Indications : ParasympatholyticAnswer: Bradycardia with hypotension, , organophosphate poisoning
Question: *ATROPHINE SULFATE: Contraindications Class: Answer: Glaucoma; use in AMI
Question: *ATROPHINE : Effects Class: ParasympatholyticAnswer: Increased heart
Question: *ATROPHINE SULFATE: Side Class: ParasympatholyticAnswer: vision, headache, dialated pupils, thirst, flushed skin, dysuria,
Question: *ATROPHINE SULFATE: How Class: ParasympatholyticAnswer: 1mg/10ml
Question: *ATROPHINE SULFATE: and Route Class: ParasympatholyticAnswer: Organophsophate poisoning- 2 mg IV every 5-10 minutesBradycardia- 1 mg IV Asystole- 1 mg IV or 2 mg
Question: *CALCIUM 10%: Indications Class: ElectolyteAnswer: Used for blocker toxicity, Hypermagnesemia
Question: *CALCIUM CHLORIDE 10%: Class: ElectolyteAnswer: VF, toxicity, hypercalcemia
Question: *CALCIUM CHLORIDE 10%: Class: ElectolyteAnswer: Electrolyte
Question: *CALCIUM CHLORIDE 10%: Side Class: ElectolyteAnswer: Extravasation causes necrosis, Dysrythmias, Hypotension, CNS
Question: *CALCIUM 10%: How Supplied Class: ElectolyteAnswer: 1 gm/10
Question: *CALCIUM 10%: Dosage and Route Class: ElectolyteAnswer: 20 mg/kg slow IV
Question: DILTIAZEM (Cardizem): Description(Calcium Channel Blocker) Class: Channel BlockerAnswer: is a slow calcium channel blocker similar to verapamil. It dialates and peripheral arteries and aretioles, thus increasing circulation to the heart and reducing peripheral vascular resistance
Question: DILTIAZEM (Cardizem): Class: Calcium Channel BlockerAnswer: Supra-ventricular tachydysrhythmias (atrial fibrilation, atrial flutter and PSVT refractory to adenosine) and to increase coronary perfusion in angina
Question: DILTIAZEM (Cardizem): Contraindication Class: Calcium BlockerAnswer: Hypersensitivity, sick sinus syndrome, 2nd and 3rd degree block, systoloc BP <100, Diastolic BP <60, wide complex tachycardia and WPW
Question: DILTIAZEM (Cardizem): Precautions Class: Calcium Channel Answer: CHF (especially with beta-blockers), abnormalties, renal or hepatic impairment, the elderly, and nursing mothers
Question: DILTIAZEM (Cardizem): How Supplied : Calcium Channel BlockerAnswer:
Question: DILTIAZEM (Cardizem): and Route Class: Calcium Channel BlockerAnswer: 0.25 mg/kg IV over 2 min, may repeat as needed with 0.35 mg/kg followed by a drip of 5 to 10 mg/hr not to 15 mg/hr over 24 hrs
Question: (Dobutrex): Description Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Dobutamine is a synthetic catecholamine and beta agent that increases cardiac contraction without increasing rate
Question: DOBUTAMINE (Dobutrex): Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: To cardiac output in congestive heart failure/ cardiogenic shock
Question: (Dobutrex): Contraindication Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Hypersensitivity to Sympathomemetic amines, ventricular tachycardia and without fluid resuscitation
Question: DOBUTAMINE (Dobutrex): Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Fibrilattion or pre-existing hypertension
Question: DOBUTAMINE (Dobutrex): How Class: SympathomimeticAnswer:
Question: DOBUTAMINE (Dobutrex): and Route Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: 2 to 20 mcg/kg/min
Question: *DOPAMINE (Inotropin): (to raise blood pressure) Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Cardiogenic and Septic
Question: *DOPAMINE (Inotropin): Contraindication(to blood pressure) Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Usually only after volume deficit is corrected in and septic shock
Question: *DOPAMINE (Inotropin): Effects(to blood pressure) Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Increases heart rate and force; increases output
Question: *DOPAMINE (Inotropin): Side (to raise blood pressure) Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Ventricular , hypertension
Question: *DOPAMINE (Inotropin): How (to raise blood pressure) Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: 200 mg/5 ml, or
Question: *DOPAMINE (Inotropin): Dosage and (to raise blood pressure) Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Drip only: 200 mg in 250 ml - 2-5 mcg/kgMed- 5-10 mcg/kgHigh- 15+ mcg/kg
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:1000: Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Anaphylaxis, asthma that is unresponsive to albuterol; asthma
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:1000: Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: None in anaphylaxis. Do not give; if over age 50 years with cardiac history; if pulse is >140/min in adult or 180/min in child; if
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:1000: Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Bronchodialation; BP
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:1000: Side Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: , hypertention, and dysrrhythmias
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:1000: How Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: 1mg/ml
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:1000: Dosage and Route : SympathomimeticAnswer: 0.3mg SQ. May repeat 10-20 min
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:10,000:Indications : SympathomimeticAnswer: Asystole, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular with no pulse, PEA
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:10,000: Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: None in
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:10,000: Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Increases heart rate, , contractility, and automaticity
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:10,000: Side Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Tachyarrythmias
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:10,000: How Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: 1 mg/10
Question: *EPINEPHRINE (Adrenaline) 1:10,000: and Route Class: SympathomimeticAnswer: Arrest: 1 mg IV (2mg ET) every 3-5 min
Question: *FUROSMIDE (Lasix): Class: Loop DiureticAnswer: CHF; Pulmonary
Question: *FUROSMIDE (Lasix): Contraindications : Loop DiureticAnswer: Hypotension, , hypocalcemia
Question: *FUROSMIDE (Lasix): Class: Loop DiureticAnswer: Increase urine ; vasodialation
Question: *FUROSMIDE (Lasix): Side Class: Loop DiureticAnswer: , decreases potassium
Question: *FUROSMIDE (Lasix): How Supplied Class: Loop Answer: 40 mg/4
Question: *FUROSMIDE (Lasix): Dosage and Class: Loop DiureticAnswer: 40 mg IV over 2-3 min. May higher dose for patients already on diuretics
Question: *LIDOCAINE (Xylocaine): Description(Anitarrythmic) : AntidysrhythmicAnswer: Lidocaine is an antidysrhythmic that suppresses automaticity and raises stimulations threshold of the ventricles. It also sedation, anti-convulsant, and analgesic effects
Question: *LIDOCAINE (Xylocaine): Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: Pulseless ventricular tachycardia, ventricular , ventricular tachycardia (with pulse)
Question: *LIDOCAINE (Xylocaine): Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: Hypersensitivity to amide-type local , Supraventricular dysrhythmias, Stokes-Adams Syndrome, 2dn and 3rd degree heart blocks, and bradycardias
Question: *LIDOCAINE (Xylocaine): Precautions : AntidysrhythmicAnswer: Hepatic or renal impairment, CHF, Hypoxia, Respiratory , Hypovolemia, myasthenia gravis, shock, debillitated patients, elderly, family hisory of malignant hypothermia
Question: *LIDOCAINE (Xylocaine): and Route Class: AntidysrhythmicAnswer: Cardiac Arrest: 1 to 1.5 mg/kg IV repeasted every 3 to 5 min up to 3 mg/kg, follow conversion with a drip of 2 to 4 mg/minVentricular tachycardia (w/ ) 1 to 1.5 mg/kg slow IV. May repeat at one-half dose every 5to 10 min until conversion up to 3mg/
Question: *MAGNESIUM : Indications Class: ElectrolyteAnswer: Refractory VT or SVT;
Question: *MAGNESIUM SULFATE: Contraindications : ElectrolyteAnswer: None
Question: *MAGNESIUM : Effects Class: ElectrolyteAnswer: Changes transport in the cells
Question: *MAGNESIUM SULFATE: Side Effects Class: Answer: , Nausea
Question: *MAGNESIUM SULFATE: How Class: ElectrolyteAnswer: 1 gm/2
Question: *MAGNESIUM SULFATE: Dosage and Route Class: Answer: IV Refractory VF- 1-2 gm of 50% solution diluted in 10 ml of NS (dilute each gm of with 8 cc of NS), Eclampsia: Deep IM Gluteus Maximus, Eclampsia- 10% solution 2-4 gm IV push at no greater than gm/min until seizure stops or a max dose of 4 gm
Question: METAPROLOL (Lopressor): Indications Class: Beta Answer: Used for , acute MI, angina pectoris, adult V-fib, pulseless wide complex tachycardia
Question: METAPROLOL (Lopressor): Contraindications : Beta BlockerAnswer: Shock, 2nd or 3rd degree AV heart block, sinus bradycardia, CHF, asthma
Question: METAPROLOL (Lopressor): Class: Beta BlockerAnswer: B1 blocker
Question: METAPROLOL (Lopressor): Side Class: Beta BlockerAnswer: Hypotension, dysrhythmias, CHF, N/V, CNS
Question: METAPROLOL (Lopressor): How Class: Beta BlockerAnswer: 5 mg in 5 ml
Question: METAPROLOL (Lopressor): Dosage and Class: Beta BlockerAnswer: 5 mg IV once over 2 min, may per medical control
Question: NIFEDIPINE (Procardia): Indication Class: Calcium BlockerAnswer: and angina pectoris
Question: NIFEDIPINE (Procardia): Contraindications Class: Channel BlockerAnswer: to drug, Hypotension
Question: NIFEDIPINE (Procardia): Class: Calcium Channel BlockerAnswer: Calcium blocker
Question: NIFEDIPINE (Procardia): Side Class: Calcium Channel BlockerAnswer: N/V, dizziness, H/A, bradycardia, block, hypotension, asystole
Question: NIFEDIPINE (Procardia): How Class: Calcium Channel BlockerAnswer: Gel-capsule 10 mg
Question: (Procardia): Dosage and Route Class: Calcium Channel BlockerAnswer: One to two sublingual
Question: MORPHINE SULFATE: Indications Class: AnalgesicAnswer: Pulmonary edema; pain in AMI; pain associated with identifiable injuries such as , burns, etc.
Question: MORPHINE SULFATE: Class: Narcotic AnalgesicAnswer: Hypotension; head ; undiagnosed abdominal pain
Question: MORPHINE SULFATE: Effects Class: Narcotic Answer: CNS depressant; vasodialator; decreases venous return to heart; decreases
Question: MORPHINE SULFATE: Side Class: Narcotic AnalgesicAnswer: Hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory depression,
Question: MORPHINE : How Supplied Class: Narcotic AnalgesicAnswer: 10 mg/1
Question: MORPHINE SULFATE: and Route Class: Narcotic AnalgesicAnswer: IV: 2-5 mg slow IV push every 5-10 min tirated to (max 15 mg). IM 5-10 mg
Question: *NITROGLYCERINE: Class: AntiaginalAnswer: pain of suspected cardiac origin; pulmonary edema
Question: *NITROGLYCERINE: Contraindications Class: Answer: Hypotension, trauma, ICH, Consult medical control with patients using viagra, livitra, and
Question: *NITROGLYCERINE: Effects : AntiaginalAnswer:
Question: *NITROGLYCERINE: Side Class: AntiaginalAnswer: H/A, hypotension,
Question: *NITROGLYCERINE: How Class: AntiaginalAnswer: 0.4 mg (tablet), 1/150th
Question: *NITROGLYCERINE: and Route Class: AntiaginalAnswer: 1 SL every 5 min
Question: PROCAINAMIDE (Pronestyl): Class: AntiarrythmicAnswer: prolongs ventricular repolarization, slows conduction, and decreses myocardial excitability
Question: (Pronestyl): Indications Class: AntiarrythmicAnswer: Ventricular and pulseless ventricular tachycardia refractory to lidocaine
Question: PROCAINAMIDE (Pronestyl): Contraindications : AntiarrythmicAnswer: Hypersinsitivity to procainamide or procaine, myasthenia gravis, and 2nd or 3rd heart block
Question: (Pronestyl): PrecautionsClass: Antiarrythmic Answer: Hypotension, cariac enlargement, CHF, AMI, Ventricular dysrhythmias for digitalis, hepatic or renal impairment, imbalance, or bronchial asthma
Question: (Pronestyl): Dosage and Route Class: AntiarrythmicAnswer: 20- 30 mg/min IV drip up to 17 mg/kg to effect, then 1-4 mg per
Question: VERAPAMIL (Isoptin, ): Description Class: Calcium Channel BlockerAnswer: Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker that slows AV conduction, suppresses re-entry dysrhythmias such as PSVT, and slows ventricular responses to atrial tachydysrhythmias. Verapamil also coronary arteries and reduces myocardial oxgen demand
Question: VERAPAMIL (Isoptin, ): Indications Class: Calcium Channel BlockerAnswer: PSVT refractory to , atrial flutter, and atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
Question: VERAPAMIL (Isoptin, Calan): Contraindications : Calcium Channel BlockerAnswer: Severe hypotension, cariogenic shock, 2nd or 3rd degree heart , CHF, sinus node disease, and accessory AV pathways, WPW syndrome. It should not be administered to patients taking Beta Blockers
Question: VERAPAMIL (Isoptin, Calan): Precautions : Calcium Channel Blocker Answer: Hepatic and renal impairment, MI with coronary artery occlusion, or stenosis
Question: VERAPAMIL (Isoptin, Calan): Dosage and Route Class: Calcium BlockerAnswer: 2.5 to 5 mg IV Bolus over 2-3 min, then 5 to 10 mg 15 to 30 min to a max of 30 mg in 30 min
Question: VASOPRESSIN (Pitressin): Class: Hormone, VasopressorAnswer: used in ventricular fibrillation arrest situations
Question: VASOPRESSIN (Pitressin): Class: Hormone, VasopressorAnswer: None in cardiac
Question: (Pitressin): Effects Class: Hormone, VasopressorAnswer: Stimulates smooth resulting in vasoconstriction
Question: VASOPRESSIN (Pitressin): Side Class: Hormone, VasopressorAnswer: None in cardiac
Question: (Pitressin): How Supplied Class: Hormone, VasopressorAnswer: 20 unit
Question: VASOPRESSIN (Pitressin): Dosage and Route : Hormone, VasopressorAnswer: 40 u IV- only
Question: *DIAZEPAM (Valium): Class: SedativeAnswer: Status elipticus, severe emotional tension, prior to cardioversion
Question: *DIAZEPAM (Valium): Class: SedativeAnswer: Pregnancy
Question: *DIAZEPAM (Valium): Class: SedativeAnswer: CNS
Question: *DIAZEPAM (Valium): Side Class: SedativeAnswer: , stupor, respiratory and or cardiac arrest
Question: *DIAZEPAM (Valium): How Class: SedativeAnswer: 10 mg/2
Question: *DIAZEPAM (Valium): and Route Class: SedativeAnswer: 2.5 to 5 mg slow
Question: *ETOMIDATE (Amidate): Class: HypnoticAnswer: Etomidate is an short acting non-barbituate hypnotic with no analgesic effects and limited cardiovasular and respiratory effects
Question: *ETOMIDATE (Amidate): Indications Class: Answer: Induces sedation for rapid sequence
Question: *ETOMIDATE (Amidate): Class: HypnoticAnswer: Hypersensitivity
Question: *ETOMIDATE (Amidate): Class: HypnoticAnswer: Marked hypotension, severe asthma, or severe disease
Question: *ETOMIDATE (Amidate): Dosage and Route : HypnoticAnswer: 0.1 to 0.3 mg/kg IV over 15 to 30
Question: *FENTANYL (Sublimaze): Description : Narcotic AnalgesicAnswer: Fentanyl is a potent synthetic narcotic anlagesic to morphine and meperidine but with a more rapid and less prolonged action
Question: *FENTANYL (Sublimaze): Indications Class: Narcotic Answer: sedation for endotrachial intubation
Question: *FENTANYL (Sublimaze): Contraindications : Narcotic AnalgesicAnswer: MAO inhibitors within 14 days, myasthenia
Question: *FENTANYL (Sublimaze): Class: Narcotic AnalgesicAnswer: Incresed ICP, elderly, debilitated, COPD, problems, hepatic and renal insufficiency
Question: *FENTANYL (Sublimaze): Dosage and Route Class: Narcotic Answer: 25 to 100 mcg IV (2-3 minutes)
Question: *LORAZEPAM (Ativan): Description : SedativeAnswer: Lorazepam is the most potent benzodiazepine available. It has strong anti-anxiety, sedative, hypnotic, and skeletal muscle properties, and a relatively short half life
Question: *LORAZEPAM (Ativan): Indications : SedativeAnswer: Sedation for carioversion and epileptics
Question: *LORAZEPAM (Ativan): Contraindications : SedativeAnswer: to Benzodiazapines
Question: *LORAZEPAM (Ativan): Precautions Class: Answer: Narrow angle glaucoma, depression or psychosis, coma, , accute alcohol intoxication, renal or hepatic impairment, organic brain syndrome, myesthenia gravis, GI disorders, elderly, debilitated, limited pulmonary reserve
Question: *LORAZEPAM (Ativan): and Route Class: SedativeAnswer: : 2 to 4 mg IM, 0.5 to 2 mg IV.Pedi: 0.03 to 0.5 mg/kg IV/IM/PR up to 4 mg. Status epileptis: 2 mg slow IV/PR (2mg/min)
Question: *MIDAZOLAM (Versed): Class: SedativeAnswer: Used for and seizures
Question: *MIDAZOLAM (Versed): Class: SedativeAnswer: Shock, accute narrow glaucoma
Question: *MIDAZOLAM (Versed): Class: SedativeAnswer: CNS , anticonvulsant and amnesic
Question: *MIDAZOLAM (Versed): Side Class: SedativeAnswer: Respiratory depression, , decreased HR
Question: *MIDAZOLAM (Versed): How Class: SedativeAnswer: 5 mg/ml
Question: *MIDAZOLAM (Versed): Dosage and Route : SedativeAnswer: sedation: 2 to 5 mg IVSeizures: 5 mg IM if no IV
Question: PROMETHAZINE (Phenergan): Class: AntiemeticAnswer: Motion sickness, , allergy symptoms, sedation, nausea
Question: (Phenergan): Contraindications Class: AntiemeticAnswer: Accute asthma attack, lower respiratory disease
Question: PROMETHAZINE (Phenergan): Class: AntiemeticAnswer: Anti-emetic
Question: PROMETHAZINE (Phenergan): Side Class: AntiemeticAnswer: Drowsiness, anxiety, euphoria, confusion, hypotension, tachycardia, secretions, wheezing, thrombocytopenia, rash, nasal stuffiness, blurred vision
Question: PROMETHAZINE (Phenergan): How Class: AntiemeticAnswer: Vial/ampules 25 mg/1
Question: PROMETHAZINE (Phenergan): and Route Class: AntiemeticAnswer: Adult: 12.5 to 25 mg IV, 25 IM(must be for IV administration)
Question: *ALBUTEROL (Proventil): Class: Sympathomimetic BronchodialatorAnswer: Bronchospasm related to asthma, chronic bronchitis and
Question: *ALBUTEROL (Proventil): Class: Sympathomimetic BronchodialatorAnswer: Tachydysrythmias
Question: *ALBUTEROL (Proventil): Class: Sympathomimetic BronchodialatorAnswer:
Question: *ALBUTEROL (Proventil): Side Effects : Sympathomimetic BronchodialatorAnswer: Tachycardia, anxiety, N/V,
Question: *ALBUTEROL (Proventil): How Supplied Class: Sympathomimetic Answer: 2.5 mg/3
Question: *ALBUTEROL (Proventil): Dosage and Route : Sympathomimetic BronchodialatorAnswer: 1 unit dose of 2.5 mg/3 ml through hand held nebulizer with flow at 4-6 liters; may repeat if necessary. A modified nebulizer may be used with a BVM or a simple face mask
Question: IPRATROPIUM (Atrovent): Indications : Parasympatholytic BronchodialatorAnswer: Bronchospasm related to , chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Question: IPRATROPIUM (Atrovent): Contraindications Class: Parasympatholytic Answer: Tachydysrythmias
Question: (Atrovent): Effects Class: Parasympatholytic BronchodialatorAnswer:
Question: IPRATROPIUM (Atrovent): Side Effects Class: Parasympatholytic Answer: , myocardial ischemia
Question: (Atrovent): How Supplied Class: Parasympatholytic BronchodialatorAnswer: 0.5 mg/3
Question: IPRATROPIUM (Atrovent): Dosage and Route Class: Parasympatholytic Answer: 1 unit dose of 0.5 mg/3 ml through hand held nebulizer with oxygen flow at 4-6 liters. Mixed with 1st dose of Albuterol. A modified may be used with a BVM or a simple face
Question: METHYLPREDNISOLONE (Solu-medrol): Class: SteroidAnswer: Used for severe and Asthma-COPD
Question: METHYLPREDNISOLONE (Solu-medrol): Contraindications : SteroidAnswer: None in anaphylaxis; premature infants; systemic fungal infections;
Question: METHYLPREDNISOLONE (Solu-medrol): Class: SteroidAnswer: Anti-inflammatory, glucocorticoid
Question: METHYLPREDNISOLONE (Solu-medrol): Side Class: SteroidAnswer: CHF, HTN, , N/V, Dysryhthmias
Question: METHYLPREDNISOLONE (Solu-medrol): How : Steroid Answer: 125 mg
Question: METHYLPREDNISOLONE (Solu-medrol): and Route Class: SteroidAnswer: 125 mg
Question: *TERBUTALINE (Brethine, Bricanyl): Description : Sympathetic AgonistAnswer: is a synthetic sympathomemetic that causes bronchodialations with less cardiac effect than epinephrine
Question: *TERBUTALINE (Brethine, Bricanyl): Indications(Sympathetic )Answer: Bronchial asthma and bronchospasm in
Question: *TERBUTALINE (Brethine, ): Contrindications(Sympathetic Agonist)Answer: to the drug
Question: *TERBUTALINE (Brethine, Bricanyl): Precautions(Sympathetic )Answer: The patient may experience palpatations, anxiety, nausea, and or dizziness. signs and breath sounds must be monitored; use caution with cardiac or hypertensive patients
Question: *TERBUTALINE (Brethine, Bricanyl): Dosage and Route(Sympathetic )Answer: Two inhalations with a dose inhaler, repeated once in 1 minute or 0.25 mg SQ repeated in 15 to 30 minutes
Question: : Despcription Class: Methylxanthine BronchodialatorAnswer: Is a xanthine bronchodialator that is sometimes efective in when sympathomimetics have not been effect
Question: AMINOPHYLLINE: Indications : Methylxanthine BronchodialatorAnswer: Asthma, CFH, Bronchospam with COPD, edemaCardiac Use: Overdose of Adenosine
Question: AMINOPHYLLINE: Contraindications Class: Methylxanthine Answer: Hypersensitivity to drug, uncontrolled dysrhythmias
Question: AMINOPHYLLINE: Class: Methylxanthine BronchodialatorAnswer: Patients with cardiovascular or hypertension. hypotension may occur with rapid administration
Question: : Side Effects Class: Methylxanthine BronchodialatorAnswer: Tachycardia, dysrhythmias, , tremors, N/V, seizures
Question: AMINOPHYLLINE: Dosage and Class: Methylxanthine BronchodialatorAnswer: CHF: 250 mg in 100 ml bag or 500 mg in 100 ml bag of D5W. Infuse over 20-30 minutes. Other strength: 250 or 500 mg/2-5 mg/kg in 20 ml of
Question: *SODIUM 8.4%: Indications Class: ElectrolyteAnswer: Cardiac arrest only after prolonged anoxia, anti-depressant overdose, known acidosis
Question: *SODIUM BICORBONATE 8.4%: Class: ElectrolyteAnswer: Not to be given as an initial drug
Question: *SODIUM BICORBONATE 8.4%: Class: ElectrolyteAnswer: Increases
Question: *SODIUM BICORBONATE 8.4%: Side Class: ElectrolyteAnswer: Metablolic alkalosis, increased
Question: *SODIUM BICORBONATE 8.4%: How Supplied Class: Answer: 50 mEq/50
Question: *SODIUM BICORBONATE 8.4%: Dosae and Route Class: Answer: 1 mEq/kg IV followed by 1/2 the initial dose 10 minutes
Question: *SUCCINYCHOLINE (Anectine): Class: Depolarizing Neuromuscular BlockerAnswer: Succinycholine is a ultra-short-acting depolarizing nueromuscular
Question: *SUCCINYCHOLINE (Anectine): Class: Depolarizing Neuromuscular BlockerAnswer: Facilitated endotracheal
Question: *SUCCINYCHOLINE (Anectine): Class: Depolarizing Neuromuscular BlockerAnswer: Hypersenitivity, family HX malignant hyperthermia, penetrating eye injury, narrow glaucoma
Question: *SUCCINYCHOLINE (Anectine): Precautions : Depolarizing Neuromuscular BlockerAnswer: Sever burn or crush injury; electrolyte imbalances; hepatic, renal, cardiac, or pulmonary impairment; fractures, spinal cord injury; dehydration; anemia; porphyria
Question: *SUCCINYCHOLINE (Anectine): Dosage and Route : Depolarizing Neuromuscular BlockerAnswer: 1 to 1.5 mg/kg IV/IM
 
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