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Pharmacology
Paramedic: Medication Doses
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Adult dose of Acetaminophen for treating pain and/or fever? | 325-1000mg PO |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Acetaminophen for treating pain and/or fever? | 15mg/kg PO/PR |
| How often can Acetaminophen be administered to an Adult/Pedi patient? | Every 4-6hrs |
| What is the Adult dose of Activated Charcoal PO for treating poison ingested within the last hour? | 1g/kg PO |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Activated Charcoal PO for treating poison ingested within the last hour? | 1-2g/kg PO |
| What is the Adult Initial Dose of Adenosine for treating SVT, PSVT, Regular and Monomorphic Wide-Complex Tachycardia? | 6mg RIVP followed by 20mL of NS |
| What is the Adult Follow-Up Dose of Adenosine for treating SVT, PSVT, Regular and Monomorphic Wide-Complex Tachycardia? | 12mg RIVP followed by 20mL of NS |
| What is the Pediatric Initial Dose of Adenosine for treating SVT, PSVT, Regular and Monomorphic Wide-Complex Tachycardia? | 0.1mg/kg RIVP followed by 10mL of NS |
| What is the Pediatric Follow-Up Dose of Adenosine for treating SVT, PSVT, Regular and Monomorphic Wide-Complex Tachycardia? | 0.2mg/kg RIVP followed by 10mL of NS |
| What is the Pediatric Max Initial Dose of Adenosine for treating SVT, PSVT, Regular and Monomorphic Wide-Complex Tachycardia? | 6mg |
| What is the Pediatric Max Follow-Up Dose of Adenosine for treating SVT, PSVT, Regular and Monomorphic Wide-Complex Tachycardia? | 12mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Albuterol for treating asthma, bronchospasm, allergies, anaphylaxis, and/or hyperkalemia via SVN? | 2.5mg in 3mL NS |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Albuterol for treating asthma, bronchospasm, allergies, anaphylaxis, and/or hyperkalemia via SVN? | 1.25-2.5mg in 3mL NS |
| How often can Albuterol be administered to an Adult/Pedi patient? | Every 15-20mins |
| What is the Initial Dose of Amiodarone for treating an Adult in Cardiac Arrest due to VF/pVT Unresponsive to CPR, Shock, and Vasopressors? | 300mg IV/IO |
| What is the Follow-Up Dose of Amiodarone for treating an Adult in Cardiac Arrest due to VF/pVT Unresponsive to CPR, Shock, and Vasopressors? | 150mg IV/IO |
| What is the Adult dose of Amiodarone for treating Life-Threatening Tachyarrhythmias via Rapid Infusion? | 150mg IV over 10mins |
| How often can a Rapid Infusion of Amiodarone be administered? | Every 10mins PRN |
| What is the Adult dose of Amiodarone for treating Life-Threatening Tachyarrhythmias via Slow Infusion? | 360mg IV over 6hrs (1mg/min) |
| What is the Adult dose of Amiodarone for treating Life-Threatening Tachyarrhythmias via Maintenance Infusion? | 540mg IV over 18hrs |
| What is the Dose of Amiodarone for treating a Pediatric in Cardiac Arrest due to VF/pVT Unresponsive to CPR, Shock, and Vasopressors? | 5mg/kg IV/IO bolus |
| What is the Max Cumulative Dose of Amiodarone that can be administered to a Pediatric patient? | 15mg/kg/24hrs |
| What is the Max Cumulative Dose of Amiodarone that can be administered to an Adolescent patient? | 2.2g/24hrs |
| What is the Pediatric Loading Dose of Amiodarone for treating Life-Threatening Tachyarrhythmias? | 5mg/kg IV/IO over 20-60mins |
| What is the Pediatric Max Single Dose of Amiodarone allowed to be administered for treating Life-Threatening Tachyarrhythmias? | 300mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Aspirin for ACS, Ischemic Angina, Pain, and/or fever? | 80-325mg PO |
| What is the Adult dose of Atropine for treating Symptomatic Bradycardia (with or without ACS)? | 0.5mg IV |
| How often can the Adult dose of Atropine be administered when treating Symptomatic Bradycardia (with or without ACS)? | Every 3-5mins PRN |
| In severe clinical conditions shorter dosing intervals of Atropine should be given every ___. | 3mins |
| What is the Adult Max Total Dose of Atropine allowed to be administered for treating Symptomatic Bradycardia (with or without ACS)? | 0.04mg/kg (total 3mg) |
| What is the Adult dose of Atropine for treating Organophosphate Poisoning? | 2-4mg (or higher PRN) IVP |
| When treating Symptomatic Bradycardia with this 1st-line medication, what is the Pediatric dose of Atropine? | 0.02mg/kg IV/IO |
| How often can the Pediatric dose of Atropine be administered when treating Symptomatic Bradycardia? | Every 3-5mins PRN |
| What is the Minimum Pediatric dose of Atropine for treating Symptomatic Bradycardia? | 0.1mg |
| What is the Max Total Dose of Atropine that can be administered to a Child for Symptomatic Bradycardia? | 1mg |
| What is the Max Total Dose of Atropine that can be administered to an Adolescent for Symptomatic Bradycardia? | 3mg |
| What is the Pediatric Max Single dose of Atropine for treating Symptomatic Bradycardia? | 0.5mg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Atropine for treating Organophosphate Poisoning? | 0.02-0.05mg/kg (or higher PRN) IVP |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Atropine when used as an adjunct to prevent possible bradycardia after RSI/DSI? | 0.01-0.02mg/kg |
| What is the Pediatric Max dose of Atropine when used as an adjunct to prevent possible bradycardia after RSI/DSI? | 0.5mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Calcium Chloride for treating Hyperkalemia, Hypocalcemia, Hypermagnesemia, and/or Calcium Channel Blocker OD? | 0.5-1.0g Slow IVP over 3-5mins |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Calcium Chloride for treating Hyperkalemia, Hypocalcemia, Hypermagnesemia, and/or Calcium Channel Blocker OD? | 20mg/kg (0.2mL/kg) Slow IVP |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Calcium Chloride for treating Hyperkalemia, Hypocalcemia, Hypermagnesemia, and/or Calcium Channel Blocker OD? | 1g |
| What is the Adult dose of Calcium Chloride for treating Hypotension Post-Diltiazem Administration? | 500mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Dexamethasone for treating Bronchial Asthma, COPD, and/or Anaphylaxis? | 4-24mg IV/IO/PO |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Dexamethasone for treating Croup? | 0.6mg/kg PO/IM/IV/IO x 1 dose |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Dexamethasone for treating Croup? | 16mg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Dexamethasone for treating Asthma? | 0.6mg/kg PO/IM/IV/IO every 24hrs |
| How often can the Pediatric dose of Dexamethasone be administered for treating Asthma? | Every 24hrs |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Dexamethasone for treating Asthma? | 16mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Dextrose 10% for treating Hypoglycemia, AMS of Unknown Origin, Coma of Unknown Origin, and Seizures of Unknown Origin? | 25g IV/IO |
| Dextrose 10% can be administered in ______ IV/IO bolus increments until desired effect. | 50mL (5g) |
| What is the Adult Max Cumulative Dose of Dextrose 10% when given in 50mL (5g) IV/IO bolus increments? | 250mL |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Dextrose 10% for treating Hypoglycemia, AMS of Unknown Origin, Coma of Unknown Origin, and Seizures of Unknown Origin for a child between the ages of Birth to 2 Months? | 5-10mL/kg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Dextrose 25% for treating Hypoglycemia, AMS of Unknown Origin, Coma of Unknown Origin, and Seizures of Unknown Origin for a child between the ages of 2 Months to 2 Years? | 2-4mL/kg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Dextrose 50% for treating Hypoglycemia, AMS of Unknown Origin, Coma of Unknown Origin, and Seizures of Unknown Origin for a child > 2 Years? | 1-2mL/kg |
| What is the Adult dose of Diazepam (Valium) for treating Sustained Seizures, Anxiety, Acute Alcohol Withdrawal, and/or Inducing Sedation? | 2.5-10mg IV/IO/IM |
| Diazepam (Valium) can be administered in ____ increments Slow IV/IO/IM until desired effect. | 2.5mg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Diazepam (Valium) IV/IO/IM for treating Sustained Seizures, Anxiety, and/or inducing Sedation? | 0.1mg/kg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Diazepam (Valium) REC for treating Sustained Seizures, Anxiety, and/or inducing Sedation? | 0.2mg/kg |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Diazepam (Valium) IV/IO/IM for treating Sustained Seizures, Anxiety, and/or inducing Sedation? | 5mg |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Diazepam (Valium) REC for treating Sustained Seizures, Anxiety, and/or inducing Sedation? | 10mg |
| What is the Adult Initial Dose of Diltiazem (Cardizem) when attempting to achieve Acute Rate Control during Afib/Aflutter with RVR, MAT, and/or Paroxysmal SVT Refractory to Adenosine? | 0.25mg/kg IV/IO over 2mins |
| What is the Adult Max Initial Dose of Diltiazem (Cardizem) when attempting to achieve Acute Rate Control during Afib/Aflutter with RVR, MAT, and/or Paroxysmal SVT Refractory to Adenosine? | 20mg |
| What is the Adult Follow-Up Dose of Diltiazem (Cardizem) when attempting to achieve Acute Rate Control during Afib/Aflutter with RVR, MAT, and/or Paroxysmal SVT Refractory to Adenosine? | 0.35mg/kg IV/IO over 2mins |
| What is the Adult Max Follow-Up Dose of Diltiazem (Cardizem) when attempting to achieve Acute Rate Control during Afib/Aflutter with RVR, MAT, and/or Paroxysmal SVT Refractory to Adenosine? | 25mg |
| What is the Adult Maintenance Infusion dose of Diltiazem (Cardizem) when attempting to achieve Acute Rate Control during Afib/Aflutter with RVR, MAT, and/or Paroxysmal SVT Refractory to Adenosine? | 5-15mg/hr (titrate to HR) |
| What is the Adult dose of Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) for treating Allergic Reactions, Anaphylaxis, Extrapyramidal Reactions, and/or inducing Sedation? | 25-50mg Slow IV/IO/IM |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) for treating Allergic Reactions, Anaphylaxis, Extrapyramidal Reactions, and/or inducing Sedation? | 1mg/kg Slow IV/IO/IM |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl) for treating Allergic Reactions, Anaphylaxis, Extrapyramidal Reactions, and/or inducing Sedation? | 50mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Dopamine for treating Symptomatic Bradycardia (2nd-line after Atropine), Hypotension with s/s of Shock, and/or CHF? | 2-20mcg/kg/min IV/IO Infusion |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Dopamine for treating Symptomatic Bradycardia (2nd-line after Atropine), Hypotension with s/s of Shock, and/or CHF? | 2-20mcg/kg/min IV/IO Infusion |
| What is the Adult dose of Epinephrine 1:1,000 for treating Severe Bronchospasm and/or Anaphylaxis? | 0.01mg/kg IM |
| What is the Adult Max Single dose of Epinephrine 1:1,000 for treating Severe Bronchospasm and/or Anaphylaxis? | 0.3mg |
| What is the Pediatric Max Single dose of Epinephrine 1:1,000 for treating Severe Bronchospasm and/or Anaphylaxis? | 0.3mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Epinephrine 1:10,000 used during Cardiac Arrest? | 1mg IV/IO |
| How often can the Adult dose of Epinephrine 1:10,000 be administered during Cardiac Arrest? | Every 3-5mins |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Epinephrine 1:10,000 used during Cardiac Arrest? | 0.01mg/kg IV/IO |
| How often can the Pediatric dose of Epinephrine 1:10,000 be administered during Cardiac Arrest? | Every 3-5mins |
| What is the Adult dose of Epinephrine 1:10,000 used to treat Bradycardia via Infusion? | 2-10mcg/min IV/IO |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Epinephrine 1:10,000 used to treat Bradycardia via Infusion? | 0.01mg/kg IV/IO |
| What is the Adult dose of Epinephrine 1:10,000 used to treat Normovolemic Hypotension and/or Severe Anaphylaxis? | 0.1-0.5mcg/kg/min (Mix in 1L NS) |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Epinephrine 1:10,000 used to treat Normovolemic Hypotension and/or Severe Anaphylaxis? | 0.1-1.0mcg/kg/min (Mix in 1L NS) |
| Epinephrine 1:1,000 is ALWAYS given __/__. | IM/SQ |
| Epinephrine 1:10,000 is ALWAYS given __/__. | IV/IO |
| To create a Push Dose Pressor with Epinephrine 1:10,000 1mL (0.1mg) of Epi 1:10 is mixed with 9mL of NS. The new concentration is now _____. | 10mcg/mL |
| How much Push Dose Pressor Epinephrine 1:10,000 should be given every 3-5mins PRN? | 2mL |
| What is the Adult dose of Etomidate (Amidate) for RSI/DSI, Premedication for Electrotherapy, and/or inducing Sedation? | 0.2-0.4mg/kg over 30-60secs |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Etomidate (Amidate) for RSI/DSI, Premedication for Electrotherapy, and/or inducing Sedation? | 0.2-0.4mg/kg over 30-60secs |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Etomidate (Amidate) for RSI/DSI, Premedication for Electrotherapy, and/or inducing Sedation? | 20mg |
| What is the Adult Max Dose of Etomidate (Amidate) for RSI/DSI, Premedication for Electrotherapy, and/or inducing Sedation? | Limit to 1 dose |
| What is the Adult dose of Fentanyl (Sublimaze) for Pain Management? | 1mcg/kg IV/IO/IM/IN every 5-10mins |
| What is the Adult Max Dose of Fentanyl (Sublimaze) for Pain Management? | 100mg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Fentanyl (Sublimaze) for Pain Management? | 1mcg/kg IV/IO/IM/IN every 5-10mins |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Fentanyl (Sublimaze) for Pain Management? | 100mg |
| When giving Fentanyl (Sublimaze) via IN, a Max of ___ per nare is recommended. | 1mL |
| What is the Adult dose of Flumazenil for treating Benzodiazepine OD? | 0.2mg IV/IO every 15secs |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Flumazenil for treating Benzodiazepine OD? | 0.01mg/kg IV/IO every 15secs |
| What is the Adult Max Total Dose of Flumazenil for treating Benzodiazepine OD? | 3mg |
| What is the Pediatric Max Total Dose of Flumazenil for treating Benzodiazepine OD? | 0.05mg/kg |
| What is the Adult Initial Dose of Furosemide (Lasix) for treating Hypertensive Emergencies and/or Acute Pulmonary Edema (CHF) with a SBP > 90-100 mmHg? | 0.5-1.0mg/kg Slow IVP over 1-2mins |
| What is the Adult Follow-Up Dose of Furosemide (Lasix) for treating Hypertensive Emergencies and/or Acute Pulmonary Edema (CHF) with a SBP > 90-100 mmHg if your Initial dose has no effect? | 2mg/kg (double 1st dose) Slow IVP over 1-2mins |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Furosemide (Lasix)? | 1mg/kg/dose Slow IVP over 1-2mins |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Furosemide (Lasix)? | 6mg/kg |
| What is the Adult dose of Furosemide (Lasix) for treating New Onset Pulmonary Edema with Suspected Hypovolemia? | < 0.5mg/kg Slow IVP |
| What is the Adult dose of Furosemide (Lasix) for treating Hyperkalemia? | 40-80mg IV |
| What is the Adult dose of Glucagon for treating Hypoglycemia when IV/IO Access is Unobtainable? | 1mg IM/IN |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Glucagon for treating Hypoglycemia is a child that weighs < 20kg when IV/IO Access is Unobtainable? | 0.5mg IM/IN |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Glucagon for treating Hypoglycemia is a child that weighs > 20kg when IV/IO Access is Unobtainable? | 1mg IM/IN |
| What is the Adult dose of Glucagon for treating Bradycardia due to a Beta Blocker or Calcium Channel Blocker OD? | 3-10mg Slow IV/IO over 3-5mins |
| A Follow-Up Infusion of Glucagon at _____ should be administered to an Adult that is Bradycardic due to a Beta Blocker or Calcium Channel Blocker OD. | 3-5mg/hr |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Glucagon for treating Bradycardia due to a Beta Blocker or Calcium Channel Blocker OD? | 0.05-0.15mg/kg IV/IO |
| A Follow-Up Infusion of Glucagon at _____ should be administered to a Pediatric that is Bradycardic due to a Beta Blocker or Calcium Channel Blocker OD. | 0.05-0.1mg/kg/hr |
| What is the Adult dose of Haloperidol (Haldol) for treating Acute Psychosis (Chemical Restraint for Violent, Agitated, and Aggressive Patients Who Present a Danger to Themselves or Others) in an Adult < 69yo? | 5mg IM |
| What is the Adult Max Dose of Haloperidol (Haldol) for treating Acute Psychosis (Chemical Restraint for Violent, Agitated, and Aggressive Patients Who Present a Danger to Themselves or Others) in an Adult < 69yo? | 20mg/day |
| What is the Adult dose of Haloperidol (Haldol) for treating Acute Psychosis (Chemical Restraint for Violent, Agitated, and Aggressive Patients Who Present a Danger to Themselves or Others) in an Adult > 69yo? | 2.5mg IM |
| What is the Adult Max Dose of Haloperidol (Haldol) for treating Acute Psychosis (Chemical Restraint for Violent, Agitated, and Aggressive Patients Who Present a Danger to Themselves or Others) in an Adult > 69yo? | 10mg/day |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Haloperidol (Haldol) for treating Acute Psychosis (Chemical Restraint for Violent, Agitated, and Aggressive Patients Who Present a Danger to Themselves or Others) in a child between 6-12yo? | 0.05mg/kg IM |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Haloperidol (Haldol) for treating Acute Psychosis (Chemical Restraint for Violent, Agitated, and Aggressive Patients Who Present a Danger to Themselves or Others) in a child between 6-12yo? | 2.5mg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Haloperidol (Haldol) for treating Acute Psychosis (Chemical Restraint for Violent, Agitated, and Aggressive Patients Who Present a Danger to Themselves or Others) in a child between 13-18yo? | 2.5-5mg IM |
| What is the Adult dose of Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit) when treating known or suspected Cyanide Poisoning? | 5g IV/IO over 15mins |
| What is the Adult Max Cumulative Dose of Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit) when treating known or suspected Cyanide Poisoning? | 10g |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit) when treating known or suspected Cyanide Poisoning? | 70mg/kg IV/IO over 15mins |
| What is the Pediatric Max Cumulative Dose of Hydroxocobalamin (Cyanokit) when treating known or suspected Cyanide Poisoning? | 5g |
| What is the Adult dose of Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) for treating Bronchospasm associated with Obstructive Lung Diseases (Asthma, COPD, etc.)via NEB? | 500mcg in 2.5mL NS |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) for treating Bronchospasm associated with Obstructive Lung Diseases (Asthma, COPD, etc.)via NEB? | 250-500mcg in 1.25-2.5mL NS |
| What is the Adult dose of Ketamine (Ketalar) for Pain Management, Inducing Sedation, and/or during RSI/DSI? | 1-2mg/kg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Ketamine (Ketalar) for Pain Management, Inducing Sedation, and/or during RSI/DSI? | 1-2mg/kg |
| What is the Adult dose of Labetalol for treating SVT (2nd-line after Adenosine), Afib or Aflutter with RVR, HTN, and/or to reduce Myocardial Ischemia in AMI patients with elevated HR’s? | 10mg IV/IO over 1-2mins |
| How often can the Adult dose of Labetalol be repeated when treating SVT (2nd-line after Adenosine), Afib or Aflutter with RVR, HTN, and/or to reduce Myocardial Ischemia in AMI patients with elevated HR’s? | Every 10mins PRN |
| What is the Adult Max Cumulative Dose of Labetalol for treating SVT (2nd-line after Adenosine), Afib or Aflutter with RVR, HTN, and/or to reduce Myocardial Ischemia in AMI patients with elevated HR’s? | 150mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Lidocaine (Xylocaine) when used as an alternative to Amiodarone during Cardiac Arrest from VF, pVT, and/or Stable Monomorphic VT with preserved LVF? | 1-1.5mg/kg IV/IO |
| When using Lidocaine (Xylocaine) to treat Refractory VF in an Adult, an additional _____ may be administered. | 0.5-0.75mg/kg IV/IO over 5-10mins |
| When using Lidocaine (Xylocaine) to treat Refractory VF in an Adult, a Max of _____ may be administered. | 3mg/kg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Lidocaine (Xylocaine) when used as an alternative to Amiodarone during Cardiac Arrest from VF, pVT, and/or Stable Monomorphic VT with preserved LVF? | 1mg/kg IV/IO |
| When using Lidocaine (Xylocaine) to treat Refractory VF in a Pediatric patient, an additional _____ may be administered. | 0.5-0.75mg/kg IV/IO over 5-10mins |
| When using Lidocaine (Xylocaine) to treat Refractory VF in a Pediatric patient, a Max of _____ may be administered. | 3mg/kg |
| What is the Adult Maintenance Infusion dose of Lidocaine (Xylocaine) when used as an alternative to Amiodarone during Cardiac Arrest from VF, pVT, and/or Stable Monomorphic VT with preserved LVF? | 1-4mg/min (30-50mcg/kg/min) |
| What is the Pediatric Maintenance Infusion dose of Lidocaine (Xylocaine) when used as an alternative to Amiodarone during Cardiac Arrest from VF, pVT, and/or Stable Monomorphic VT with preserved LVF? | 20-50mcg/kg/min |
| What is the Adult dose of Lorazepam (Ativan) for treating Sustained Seizures, Inducing Sedation, Anxiety, and/or as a form of Chemical Restraint? | 4mg IV/IO at a rate of 2mg/min |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Lorazepam (Ativan) for treating Sustained Seizures, Inducing Sedation, Anxiety, and/or as a form of Chemical Restraint? | 0.05-0.1mg/kg IV/IO over 2-5mins |
| What is the Adult Max Dose of Lorazepam (Ativan) that can be administered when treating Sustained Seizures, Inducing Sedation, Anxiety, and/or as a form of Chemical Restraint? | 8mg |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Lorazepam (Ativan) that can be administered when treating Sustained Seizures, Inducing Sedation, Anxiety, and/or as a form of Chemical Restraint? | 4mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Magnesium Sulfate for inducing Bronchodilation? | 1-2g IV/IO over 10-20mins (infusion) |
| What is the Adult dose of Magnesium Sulfate for treating Torsades des Pointes with a Pulse? | 1-2g IV/IO over 5-60mins (infusion) |
| What is the Adult dose of Magnesium Sulfate for treating Torsades des Pointes without a Pulse (Cardiac Arrest)? | 1-2g IV/IO |
| What is the Adult dose of Magnesium Sulfate for treating Eclamptic Seizures? | 4g IV/IO over 4mins |
| What is the Adult Maintenance Infusion dose of Magnesium Sulfate for treating Eclamptic Seizures? | 1-2g IV/IO per hr |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Magnesium Sulfate for inducing Bronchodilation? | 25-50mg/kg IV/IO over 15-30mins (infusion) |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Magnesium Sulfate for treating Torsades des Pointes with a Pulse? | 25-50mg/kg IV/IO over 10-20mins (infusion) |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Magnesium Sulfate for treating Torsades des Pointes without a Pulse (Cardiac Arrest)? | 25-50mg/kg IV/IO bolus |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Magnesium Sulfate for treating Torsades des Pointes with a Pulse? | 2g |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Magnesium Sulfate for treating Torsades des Pointes without a Pulse (Cardiac Arrest)? | 2g |
| What is the Adult dose of Methylene Blue for treating Methemoglobinemia and/or Nitrate OD? | 1mg/kg IV/IO over 5-30mins |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Methylene Blue for treating Methemoglobinemia and/or Nitrate OD? | 1mg/kg IV/IO over 5-30mins |
| What is the Adult dose of Midazolam (Versed) IV/IO for treating Active Seizures? | 0.1mg/kg |
| When treating Active Seizures in an Adult patient you should administer Midazolam (Versed) in ___ increments. | 2mg |
| What is the Adult Max Dose of Midazolam (Versed) IV/IO for treating Active Seizures? | 5mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Midazolam (Versed) IM/IN for treating Active Seizures? | 5mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Midazolam (Versed) when used as an Induction Agent for RSI/DSI? | 0.1-0.3mg/kg |
| What is the Adult Max Dose of Midazolam (Versed) when used as an Induction Agent for RSI/DSI? | 10mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Midazolam (Versed) for treating ET Tube Bucking? | 0.05mg/kg Slow IV/IO over 1-2mins |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Midazolam (Versed) IV/IO for treating Active Seizures? | 0.1mg/kg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Midazolam (Versed) IM/IN for treating Active Seizures? | 0.2mg/kg |
| When treating Active Seizures in a Pediatric patient you should administer Midazolam (Versed) in ___ increments. | 2mg |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Midazolam (Versed) IV/IO for treating Active Seizures? | 5mg |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Midazolam (Versed) IM/IN for treating Active Seizures? | 5mg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Midazolam (Versed) when used as an Induction Agent for RSI/DSI? | 0.1-0.3mg/kg |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Midazolam (Versed) when used as an Induction Agent for RSI/DSI? | 10mg |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Midazolam (Versed) for treating ET Tube Bucking? | 0.05mg/kg Slow IV/IO over 1-2mins |
| What is the Adult dose of Morphine used for Moderate to Severe Pain? | 2-10mg Slow IV/IO/IM/IN |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Morphine used for Moderate to Severe Pain? | 0.1mg/kg IV/IO/IM/IN |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Morphine that can be used for Moderate to Severe Pain? | 10mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Naloxone (Narcan) for treating Known or Suspected Opioid OD with Respiratory Depression? | 0.4-2.0mg IV/IO/IM/IN |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Naloxone (Narcan) for treating Known or Suspected Opioid OD with Respiratory Depression? | 0.1mg/kg IV/IO/IM/IN |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Naloxone (Narcan) that can be used when treating Known or Suspected Opioid OD with Respiratory Depression? | 2mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Nitroglycerin for treating s/s suggestive of Myocardial Ischemia and/or CHF? | 0.4mg SL |
| What is the Adult Max Dose of Nitroglycerin that can be used for treating s/s suggestive of Myocardial Ischemia and/or CHF? | 1.2mg |
| How often can Nitroglycerin be administered to an Adult patient experiencing s/s suggestive of Myocardial Ischemia and/or CHF? | Every 5mins PRN |
| What is the Adult dose of Nitroglycerin via IV Infusion for treating s/s suggestive of Myocardial Ischemia and/or CHF? | 10mcg/min (titrate to effect) |
| When administering an IV Infusion of Nitroglycerin to an Adult you should increase the dose by ____ every 3-5mins until the desired effect has been achieved. | 10mcg/min |
| What is the Adult Max Dose of Nitroglycerin via IV Infusion for treating s/s suggestive of Myocardial Ischemia and/or CHF? | 200mcg/min |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Nitroglycerin via IV Infusion for treating s/s suggestive of Myocardial Ischemia and/or CHF in children (< 13yo)? | 0.25-0.5mcg/kg/min (titrate to effect) |
| When administering an IV Infusion of Nitroglycerin to a Pediatric patient you should increase the dose by ____ every 15mins (as tolerated) until the desired effect has been achieved. | 1mcg/kg/min |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Nitroglycerin via IV Infusion for treating s/s suggestive of Myocardial Ischemia and/or CHF? | 10mcg/kg/min |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Nitroglycerin via IV Infusion for treating s/s suggestive of Myocardial Ischemia and/or CHF in Adolescents (13-18yo)? | 5-10mcg/min |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Nitroglycerin via IV Infusion for treating s/s suggestive of Myocardial Ischemia and/or CHF in Adolescents (13-18yo)? | 200mcg/min |
| What is the Adult dose of Ondansetron (Zofran) for treating Nausea and Vomiting? | 4-8mg IV(Slow)/IO/IM/IN |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Ondansetron (Zofran) for treating Nausea and Vomiting? | 0.1mg/kg IV(Slow)/IO/IM/IN |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Ondansetron (Zofran) that can be administered when treating Nausea and Vomiting? | 8mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Norepinephrine (Levophed) for treating Normovolemic Hypotension, Septic Shock, and/or Cardiogenic Shock? | 0.1-0.5mcg/kg/min IV/IO infusion |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Norepinephrine (Levophed) for treating Normovolemic Hypotension, Septic Shock, and/or Cardiogenic Shock? | 0.1-2.0mcg/kg/min IV/IO infusion |
| What is the Adult dose of Oxytocin (Pitocin) for treating Post-Partum Hemorrhage? | 10-40 units diluted in 1L NS (titrate to effect) |
| What is the Adult dose of Procainamide for treating Recurrent VF and/or VT with a Pulse? | 20mg/min |
| What is the Adult Max Total Dose of Procainamide that can be administered when treating Recurrent VF and/or VT with a Pulse? | 17mg/kg |
| What is the Adult dose of Procainamide used during Urgent Situations of Pre-Excitation Rhythms and/or Recurrent VF/VT with a Pulse? | Up to 50mg/min |
| What is the Adult Total Dose of Procainamide that can be administered during Urgent Situations of Pre-Excitation Rhythms and/or Recurrent VF/VT with a Pulse? | 17mg/kg |
| What is the Adult dose of Procainamide via Maintenance Infusion when treating Recurrent VF/VT with a Pulse and/or Pre-Excitation Rhythms? | 1-4mg/min |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Procainamide for treating Recurrent VF/VT with a Pulse, Pre-Excitation Rhythms, SVT, and/or Aflutter? | 15mg/kg IV/IO over 30mins |
| What is the Adult dose of Promethazine (Phenergan) for treating Nausea and Vomiting, Motion Sickness, Allergic Reactions, Potentiation of Analgesic Effects, and/or as a Pre or Post-Op Obstetrical Sedative? | 12.5-25mg (dilute in 10mL NS) IV over 10-15mins |
| Deep IM doses of Promethazine (Phenergan) can be administered ____. | Undiluted |
| What is the Adult dose of Racemic Epinephrine for treating Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)? | 0.25-0.75mL of a 2.25% Solution Diluted in 3mL NS |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Racemic Epinephrine for treating Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)? | 0.25-0.75mL of a 2.25% Solution Diluted in 3mL NS |
| What is the Adult dose of Rocuronium when used during RSI/DSI? | 0.6-1.2mg/kg IV/IO |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Rocuronium when used during RSI/DSI? | 0.6-1.2mg/kg IV/IO |
| What is the Adult dose of Sodium Bicarbonate for treating Tricyclic Antidepressant OD, Metabolic Acidosis, Prolonged Cardiac Arrest Down Time, Know Preexisting Hyperkalemia, DKA, Alkalinization Treatment for Specific Intoxications and/or Rhabdomyolysis? | 1 mEq/kg IV |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Sodium Bicarb for treating Tricyclic Antidepressant OD, Metabolic Acidosis, Prolonged Cardiac Arrest Down Time, Know Preexisting Hyperkalemia, DKA, Alkalinization Treatment for Specific Intoxications and/or Rhabdomyolysis? | 1 mEq/kg IV |
| What is the Adult dose of Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) for treating Bronchial Asthma, COPD, and/or Anaphylaxis? | 125-250mg IV/IO |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) for treating Bronchial Asthma, COPD, and/or Anaphylaxis? | 2mg/kg IV/IO |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) for treating Bronchial Asthma, COPD, and/or Anaphylaxis? | 60mg |
| What is the Adult dose of Succinylcholine when used during RSI/DSI? | 1-1.5mg/kg IV/IO |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Succinylcholine when used during RSI/DSI? | 1-1.5mg/kg IV/IO |
| What is the Adult dose of Terbutaline (Brethine) for treating Bronchial Asthma, Preterm Labor, and/or Reversible Airway Obstruction Associated with Bronchitis or Emphysema? | 0.25mg IM |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Terbutaline (Brethine) for treating Bronchial Asthma, Preterm Labor, and/or Reversible Airway Obstruction Associated with Bronchitis or Emphysema? | 0.25mg IM |
| What is the Adult dose of Thiamine for treating a Coma of Unknown Origin, Wernicke’s Encephalopathy, and/or Delirium Tremens? | 100mg IV/IO/IM |
| What is the Adult dose of Tranexamic Acid (TXA) for treating Hemorrhage following Surgery, Dental Procedures, Trauma, or Excessive Menstrual Bleeding? | 1g (dilute in 100mL NS) IV/IO over 10mins |
| What is the Adult dose of Vecuronium when used during RSI/DSI? | 0.1-0.2mg/kg IV/IO |
| What is the Pediatric dose of Vecuronium when used during RSI/DSI? | 0.1-0.3mg/kg IV/IO |
| What is the Adult Initial Dose of Verapamil that is used to treat Afib/Aflutter with RVR (2nd-line) and/or Narrow Complex Tachycardias with preserved LVF? | 2.5-5mg IV/IO over 2-3mins |
| What is the Adult Follow-Up Dose of Verapamil that is used to treat Afib/Aflutter with RVR (2nd-line) and/or Narrow Complex Tachycardias with preserved LVF? | 5-10mg IV/IO over 2-3mins |
| What is the Adult Max Total Dose of Verapamil that can be administered when treating Afib/Aflutter with RVR (2nd-line) and/or Narrow Complex Tachycardias with preserved LVF? | 20mg |
| What is the Pediatric Max Dose of Epinephrine 1:10,000 used during Cardiac Arrest? | 1mg |
| In comparison, Fentanyl is significantly more potent than Morphine. 100mcg of Fentanyl is equivalent to ___ of Morphine. | 10mg |
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