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Question 1

activated charcoal

Answer 1

acute ingested poisoning

1 G/KG mixed with at least 6-8 oz of water

Question 2

adenosine/adenocard

Answer 2

narrow, complex paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia refractory to vagal maneuvers (PVST)

6 mg rapidly (over 1-2 sec) IV, then flush the line rapidly with saline. if ineffective, 12 mg in 1-2 mins, may be repeated

Question 3

Albuterol/Proventil/ventolin

Answer 3

Bronchospasm in asthma and copd, Hyperkalemia

2.5mg in 2.5 to 3 ml normal saline via nebulizer, repeat as needed. duration of effect 3-6 hours

Question 4

alteplase recombinant (tpa) (activase)

Answer 4

thrombolyse in acute myocardial infarction, acute ischemic stroke, pulmonary embolism

Question 5

Aminophylline

Answer 5

Bronchospasm in asthma and copd refractory to sympathomimetics and other bronchodilators and in CHF