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Class For (Epinephrine) | show 🗑
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show | Binds strongly with both alpha/beta receptors, increases BP/HR, bronchodilation
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Indications For (Epinephrine) | show 🗑
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Adverse Effects For (Epinephrine) | show 🗑
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Contraindications For (Epinephrine) | show 🗑
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show | Adult Arrest: 1 mg (1:10 000) IV/IO q 3-5 min Ped Arrest: 0.01 mg/kg (1:10 000) IV/IO, repeat q 3- 5 PRN Adult Symptomatic Bradycardia: Adult 2 – 10 mcg/min infusion Ped Symptomatic Bradycardia: 0.01 mg/kg q 3 – 5 min, max dose 1 mg
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Another Name For Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride | show 🗑
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show | Antihistamine
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Actions For (Benadryl) | show 🗑
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Indications For (Benadryl) | show 🗑
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show | Drowsiness, dizziness, HA, excitable state (children), wheezing, thickening of bronchial secretions, chest tightness, palpitations, hypotension, blurred vision, dry mouth, n/v, diarrhea
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show | Corticosteroid
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Another Name For Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate | show 🗑
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show | Reduces inflammation by multiple mechanisms.
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Indications For (Hydrocortisone) | show 🗑
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show | Leukocytosis, hyperglycemia, increased infection, decreased wound healing, increased rate of death from sepsis
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Contraindications For (Hydrocortisone) | show 🗑
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show | Anaphylactic Shock: 100 – 500 mg IV, IO, IM (Adult)Ped: 2 – 4 mg/kg/day IV, IO, IM (500 mg max)
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show | (Proventil, Ventolin)
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Class For (Albuterol) | show 🗑
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Action For (Albuterol) | show 🗑
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Indications For (Albuterol) | show 🗑
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show | Hyperglycemia, hypokalemia, palpitations, tachycardia, anxiety, tremor, n/v, hypertension, headache, paradoxical bronchospasm
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show | Angioedema, sensitiviy.
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show | Nebulizer: 2.5 – 5 mg q 20 minutes, max three doses MDI: 4 – 8 puffs every 1 – 4 hrs
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show | (Xopenex)
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show | Beta Agonist
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Action For (Levalbuterol) | show 🗑
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Indications For (Levalbuterol) | show 🗑
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Adverse Effects For (Levalbuterol) | show 🗑
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show | Angioedema, sensitivity.
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show | Nebulizer: 1.25 to 2.5 mg q 20 minutes for 3 doses
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show | (Atrovent)
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show | Bronchodilator, anticholinergic
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Action for (Atrovent) | show 🗑
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show | Asthma, bronchospasma associated with COPD
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Adverse Effects for (Atrovent) | show 🗑
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Contraindications for (Atrovent) | show 🗑
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Another Name For Methylprednisolone | show 🗑
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Class for (Solu-Medrol) | show 🗑
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show | Reduces inflammation by multiple mechanisms
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Indications for (Solu-Medrol) | show 🗑
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Adverse Effects for (Solu-Medrol) | show 🗑
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Contraindications for (Solu-Medrol) | show 🗑
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Dosage for (Solu-Medrol) | show 🗑
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show | (Racepinephrine)
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Class for(Racepinephrine) | show 🗑
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show | Stimulates both alpha and beta receptors, causing vasoconstriction, reduced mucosal edema, bronchodilation
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Indications for(Racepinephrine) | show 🗑
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show | Anxiety, dizziness, HA, tremor, palpitations, tachycardia, arrhythmias, HTN, n/v
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Contraindications for(Racepinephrine) | show 🗑
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show | Adult: 11.25 mg in 3 mL nebulizer
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Another Name For (OXYGEN) | show 🗑
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show | Elemental Gas
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show | Facilitates cellular metabolism
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show | Hypoxia, cellular energy metabolism
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show | Known paraquat poisoning
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show | High concentrations may cause respiratory depression in COPD patients
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Dosage For(O2) | show 🗑
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show | ASPIRIN, Alka-Seltzer, Bayer, St Joseph
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Classification For (ASPIRIN) | show 🗑
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show | Inhibits platelet formation; lowers body temperature; relieves pain
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show | Fever, inflammation, angina, chest pain indicative of MI
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show | Sensitivity, bleeding disorders, GI bleeding, hemorrhagic stroke, active ulcer disease, children with chicken pox/flu-like symptoms
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Precautions For (ASPIRIN) | show 🗑
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show | 325 mg PO (Four – 81 mg “Baby Aspirin”
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show | Nitrolingual, NitroQuick, Nitro-Dur
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Classification For (Nitro) | show 🗑
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Action For (Nitro) | show 🗑
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show | Angina, hypertension, myocardial ischemia
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show | Hypotension, severe bradycardia/tachycardia, increased ICP, patients taking medications for erectile dysfunction (Viagra ®, Levitra ®, Cialis ®)
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Precautions For (Nitro) | show 🗑
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Dosage For (Nitro) | show 🗑
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Classification for (MORPHINE SULFATE) | show 🗑
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Action for (MORPHINE SULFATE) | show 🗑
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Indications for (MORPHINE SULFATE) | show 🗑
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show | Respiratory depression, hypotension, sensitivity
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Precautions for (MORPHINE SULFATE) | show 🗑
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show | Adult: (MI) 2 – 4 mg IV over 1 – 5 min, q 5 – 15 min (Pain)2.5 – 15 mg IV, 5-20 mg IM/SQ. Ped: 0.05 – 0.2 mg/kg IV/IO 0.1 – 0.2 mg/kg IM/SQ
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Classification For (METAPROLOL Lopressor) | show 🗑
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Action For (METAPROLOL Lopressor) | show 🗑
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Indications For (METAPROLOL Lopressor) | show 🗑
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Contraindications For (METAPROLOL Lopressor) | show 🗑
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show | Dizziness, diarrhea, heart block, bradycardia, bronchospasm, hypotension
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Dosage For (METAPROLOL Lopressor) | show 🗑
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Antoher Name For (Atenolol) | show 🗑
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Class For (Tenormin) | show 🗑
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Action For (Tenormin) | show 🗑
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show | ACS, hypertension, SVT, Atrial Flutter/Fibrillation
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show | Bradycardia, bronchospasm, hypotension
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show | Cardiogenic shock, AV block, bradycardia, sensitivity
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Dosage For (Tenormin) | show 🗑
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show | Anticholineric, antimuscarinic
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show | Competes reversibly with acetylcholine at the site of the muscarinic receptor
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show | Symptomatic bradycardia, asystole, PEA
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Adverse Effects For (Atropine Sulfate) | show 🗑
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Contraindications For (Atropine Sulfate) | show 🗑
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Dosage For (Atropine Sulfate) | show 🗑
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show | (Inotropin)
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Class For (Dopamine) | show 🗑
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show | Stimulates alpha and beta adrenergic receptors
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show | Hypotension and decreased CO associated with cardiogenic and septic shock, symptomatic bradycardia unresponsive to atropine, hypotension after return of spontaneous circulation following arrest
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show | Tachycardia, arrhythmias, skin/soft tissue necrosis, severe hypertension, angina, dyspnea, headache, n/v
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show | Pheochromocytoma, VF/VT or other ventricular arrhythmias, sensitivity
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show | 2-20 mcg/kg/min titrate to effect
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show | (Adenocard)
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show | Antiarrhythmic
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show | Slows conduction of electrical impulses at AV node
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show | Stable reentry SVT
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show | Sense of impeding doom, flushing, chest pressure, throat tightness, numbness
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Contraindications For (Adenosine) | show 🗑
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Dosage For (Adenosine) | show 🗑
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show | (Cordarone)
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show | Antiarrythmic, class III
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Action For (Amiodarone) | show 🗑
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show | Ventricular arrhythmias, second-line agent for atrial arrhythmias
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show | Burning at the IV site, hypotension, bradycardia
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Contraindications For (Amiodarone) | show 🗑
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show | Adult VF/VT: 300 mg IV/IO, repeat if needed with150 mg in 3-5 min Stable Tachycardia: 150 mg in 100 mL D5W IV/IO over 10 min, may repeat in 10 min up to max 2.2 g over 24 hrs.
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Another Name For (Lidocaine) | show 🗑
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show | Antiarrhythmic, Class IB
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show | blocks sodium channels, increases the recovery period after repolarization, suppresses automaticity in the ventricles
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show | VF/VT
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Adverse Effects For (Lidocaine) | show 🗑
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Contraindications For (Lidocaine) | show 🗑
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Dosage For (Lidocaine) | show 🗑
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Class For (Vasopressin) | show 🗑
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show | vasoconstriction independent of adrenergic receptors
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Indications For (Vasopressin) | show 🗑
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show | Cardiac ischemia, angina
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Contraindications For (Vasopressin) | show 🗑
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show | 40 U single dose IV/IO
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Another Name For (Furosemide) | show 🗑
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show | Loop diuretic
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Action For (Lasix) | show 🗑
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show | Pulmonary Edema, CHF, hypertensive emergency
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show | Vertigo, dizziness, weakness, orthostatic hypotension, hypokalemia, thrombophlebitis
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Contraindications For (Lasix) | show 🗑
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Dosage For (Lasix) | show 🗑
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Another Name For (Digoxin) | show 🗑
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Class For (Digoxin) | show 🗑
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show | inhibits sodium-potassium-adenosine triphosphatase membrane pump, resulting in an increase in calcium inside the heart muscle cell, therefore increases the force of contraction
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show | CHF, control ventricular rate in chronic AFib/Flutter, narrow complex SVT
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Adverse Effects For (Digoxin) | show 🗑
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show | Digitalis allergy, VT/VF, heart block, sick sinus syndrome, tachycardia without heart failure, pulse less than 50, MI, ischemic heart disease
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Dose For (Digoxin) | show 🗑
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Class For (Magnesium Sulfate | show 🗑
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show | Naturally occurring mineral. Controls seizures by blocking peripheral neuromuscular transmission. Cofactor in neurochemical transmission and muscular excitability.
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show | Torsades de pointes, cardiac arrhythmias associated with hypomagnesemia, preeclampsia/eclampsia, status asthmaticus
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Adverse Effects For (Magnesium Sulfate) | show 🗑
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show | AV block, GI obstruction
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show | Torsades: 1 – 2 g IV/IO infused over 5 – 10 minutes: Eclampsia/Preeclampsia: 4 – 6 g IV/IO infused over 20 – 30 minutes, followed by infusion of 1 – 2 g/hr
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show | (Valium)
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Class For (Valium) | show 🗑
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Action For (Valium) | show 🗑
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show | Anxiety, skeletal, alcohol withdrawal, seizures
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show | Respiratory depression, drowsiness, fatigue, headache, injection site pain, confusion, nausea, hypotension, oversedation
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show | Acute-angle glaucoma, CNS depression, alcohol intoxication, sensitivity
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Dosage For (Valium) | show 🗑
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Class for (Activated Charcoal) | show 🗑
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show | Certain chemical/toxins will attach to the surface of the charcoal and becomes trapped, reducing absorption into the body.
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Indications for (Activated Charcoal) | show 🗑
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show | n/v, constipation, diarrhea. Aspiration into lungs can induce potentially fatal form of pneumonitis
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Contraindications for (Activated Charcoal) | show 🗑
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show | Adult: 50 – 100 g/dose Ped: 1 – 2 g/kg
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Class for (Sodium Bicarbonate) | show 🗑
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show | Counteracts existing acidosis
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show | Acidosis, drug intoxications
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show | Metabolic alkalosis, hypernatremia, injection site reaction, sodium and fluid retention, peripheral edema
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show | Metabolic alkalosis
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show | Metabolic Acidosis during cardiac arrest: 1 mEq/kg slow IV, IO; may repeat at 0.5 mEq/kg in 10 minutes. Metabolic Acidosis not associated with cardiac arrest: Dosage should be individualized
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Another Name For (Naloxone) | show 🗑
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Class For (Narcan) | show 🗑
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show | Binds the opioid receptor and blocks the effect of narcotics
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Indications For (Narcan) | show 🗑
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show | n/v, restlessness, diaphoresis, tachycardia, HTN, tremulousness, seizures, cardiac arrest, narcotic withdrawal. Beware combativeness
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show | Adult: 0.4 mg – 2mg IV, IO, ET, IM, SQ, (2 mg intranasally) Ped (less than 20 kg): 0.1 mg/kg IV, IO, ET, IM, SQ
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Another name for (Fentanyl citrate) | show 🗑
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Class for (Fentanyl) | show 🗑
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Action for (Fentanyl) | show 🗑
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show | Pain
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show | Resp depression, apnea, hypotension, n/v, dizziness, sedation, euphoria, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension, diaphoresis, syncope, pain at injection side
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Contraindications for (Fentanyl) | show 🗑
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Dosage for (Fentanyl) | show 🗑
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show | (Demerol)
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Class for (Demerol) | show 🗑
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Action for (Demerol) | show 🗑
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show | Moderate to severe pain
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Adverse Effects for (Demerol) | show 🗑
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show | MAOI in past two weeks, pts using other CNS depressants or alcohol, sensitivity.
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Dosage for (Demerol) | show 🗑
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Another Name For (Propofol) | show 🗑
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show | Anesthetic
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show | Produces rapid and brief state of general anesthesia
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Indications for (Propofol) | show 🗑
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show | Apnea, cardiac arrhythmias, asystole, hypotension, HTN, pain at injection site
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show | Hypovolemia, sensitivity (including soybean oil, eggs)
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Dosage for (Propofol) | show 🗑
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show | (Versed)
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show | Benzodiazepine, Schedule IV
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Action for (Versed) | show 🗑
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Indications for (Versed) | show 🗑
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show | Respiratory depression, respiratory arrest, hypotension, n/v, HA, hiccups, cardiac arrest
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Contraindications for (Versed) | show 🗑
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show | (Ativan)
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Class for (Ativan) | show 🗑
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Action for (Ativan) | show 🗑
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Indications for (Ativan) | show 🗑
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show | HA, drowsiness, ataxia, dizziness, amnesia, depression, dysarthria, euphoria, syncope, fatigue, tremor, vertigo, resp depression, paradoxical CNS stimulation
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show | Sensitivity to benzodiazepines, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, benzyl alcohol; COPD, sleep apnea, shock, coma, acute closed angle glaucoma
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show | Adult: 2 mg IV, IO (Sedation) 4 mg slow IV, IO (Seizures)
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Another name for (Haloperidol) | show 🗑
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Class for (Haldol) | show 🗑
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show | Selectively blocks postsynaptic dopamine receptors
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show | Psychotic disorders, agitation
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show | Extrapyramidal symptoms, drowsiness, tardive dyskinesia, hypotension, HTN, VT, sinus tachycardia, QT prolongation, torsades de pointes
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show | Depressed mental status, Parkinson’s disease
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Dosage for (Haldol) | show 🗑
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show | Antihypoglycemic
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Action for (Dextrose) | show 🗑
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show | Hypoglycemia
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show | Hyperglycemia, warmth, burning from IV infusion. Infiltration of IV site during administration may cause tissue necrosis.
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Contraindications for (Dextrose) | show 🗑
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show | Hyperkalemia Adult: 25 g dextrose 50% Ped: 0.5 – 1 g/kg IV, IO Hypoglycemia Adult: 10 – 25 g of dextrose 50% Ped (older than 2): 1 g/kg dextrose 50% Ped (less than 2): 1 – 2 g/kg dextrose 10%
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show | Hormone
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Action for (Glucagon) | show 🗑
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Indications for (Glucagon) | show 🗑
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show | n/v, rebound hyperglycemia, hypotension, sinus tachycardia
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Contraindications for (Glucagon) | show 🗑
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show | Hypoglycemia Adult: 1 mg IM, IV, IO, SQ Ped (<20 kg): 0.5 mg IM, IV, IO, SQ Beta blocker overdose Adult: 2 – 5 mg Ped (less than 20 kg): 0.5 mg
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show | Vitamin B1
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Action for (Thiamine) | show 🗑
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show | Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, beriberi, nutritional supplementation
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Adverse Effects for (Thiamine) | show 🗑
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show | Adult: 100 mg IV, IO Ped: not recommended
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show | Hormone
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Action for (Insulin) | show 🗑
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Indications for (Insulin) | show 🗑
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Adverse Effects for (Insulin) | show 🗑
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show | Hypoglycemia, sensitivity
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show | Diabetic Ketoacidosis Adult: 0.1 U/kg IV, IO Infusion 0.05 – 0.1 U/kg/hr IV, IO Hyperkalemia Adult: 10 U IV, IO regular insulin, coadministered with 50 mL of D50 Ped: 0.1 u/kg regular insulin
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Another name for (Phenytoin) | show 🗑
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show | Anticonvulsant
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show | Depresses seizures by affecting the movement of sodium and calcium into neural tissue
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show | Generalized Tonic Clonic Seizures
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Adverse Effects for (Dilantin) | show 🗑
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show | Sinus bradycardia, SA block, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block, Adams-Stokes syndrome, sensitivity to hydantoins
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show | (Anectine)
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show | Neuromuscular blocker, depolarizing
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show | Competes with the acetycholine receptor of the motor end plate on the muscle cell, resulting in muscle paralysis
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show | To induce neuromuscular blockade for the facilitation of ET intubation
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Another Name For (Vecuronium) | show 🗑
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Class for (Norcuron) | show 🗑
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Action for (Norcuron) | show 🗑
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show | To induce neuromuscular blockade for the facilitation of ET intubation
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Adverse Effects for (Norcuron) | show 🗑
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show | Known sensitivity to bromides.
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Dosage for (Norcuron) | show 🗑
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Antoher name for (Etomidate) | show 🗑
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Class for (Amidate) | show 🗑
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Action for (Amidate) | show 🗑
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show | Induction for rapid sequence intubation and pharmacologic-assisted intubation, induction of anesthesia
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Adverse Effects for (Amidate) | show 🗑
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show | 0.2 – 0.6 mg/kg slow IV, IO.
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show | (Dobutrex)
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Class for (Dobutrex) | show 🗑
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Action for (Dobutrex) | show 🗑
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Indications for (Dobutrex) | show 🗑
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Adverse Effects for (Dobutrex) | show 🗑
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show | Suspecteed or known poisoning/drug-induced shock, systolic pressure less than 100 with signs of shock, idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, sensitivity (including sulfites)
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show | 2 – 20 mcg/kg/min IV, IO.
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Another name for (Norepinephrine) | show 🗑
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show | Adrenergic agonist, inotropic, vasopressor
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show | Alpha 1, Alpha 2, and beta 1 agonist, causes vasoconstriction, increased heart rate and dilates coronary arteries
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show | Cardiogenic shock,septic shock, severe hypotension
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Adverse Effects for (Levophed) | show 🗑
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Contraindications for (Levophed) | show 🗑
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Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
To hide a column, click on the column name.
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.
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