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88 Bronchoconstriction Flashcards

1
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What are the INDICATIONS for the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive?

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Respiratory distress
Suspected Bronchoconstriction

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What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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Allergy to Epinepheine

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What are the CONDITIONS for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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BVM ventilations required
Hx of asthma

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What is the MAX dose for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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0.5

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What is the DOSE for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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0.01mg/kg to a max of 0.5mg

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What it the dosing INTERVAL for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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N/A

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How MANY doses can you give for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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1

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What is the ROUTE of administration for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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IM

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What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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Allergy to Salbutamol

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What are the CONDITIONS for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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N/A

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What is the dose INTERVAL for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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5-15 minutes PRN

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How MANY doses can you give for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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3

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What is the ROUTES of administration for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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MDI, NEB

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What is the DOSE for under 25kg NEB SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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2.5mg

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What is the DOSE for over 25kg Neb SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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5mg

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What is the DOSE for under 25kg MDI SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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What is the DOSE for over 25kg MDI SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

18
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What is the DRUG CLASS of Salbutamol

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Sympathomimetic
Bronchodilator

19
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How does Salbutamol work for bronchoconstriction?

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Agonizes the BETA 2 receptor on the smooth muscle of the bronchi

20
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What does Salbutamol do to potassium?

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Shifts Potassium Intracellularly

21
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What are the Beta 1 affects of the heart?

A

Inotrophy
Chronotrophy
Dromotrophy

22
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What are signs of bronchoconstriction?

A

Wheezing
Coughing
Dyspnea
Decreased air entry
Silent chest

23
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What is the DRUG class of EPINEPHRINE?

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Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic Agonist

24
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How does EPINEPHRINE work in allergic reactions?

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Agonises Alpha 1, Beta 1, and Beta 2 receptors through the body.
A1: systemic vasoconstriction
B1: increased inotropic, dromotropic, and chronotropic effects on the heart
B2: Bronchodilation on the lungs

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What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

A

Allergy to steroids
PO/Parental Steroids

26
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What are the CONDITIONS for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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Asthma
COPD
20 pack-year history of smoking

27
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What is the MAX dose for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

28
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What is the DOSE for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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0.5mg/kg up to 8mg

29
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What is the dosing INTERVAL for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

30
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How MANY doses can you give for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

31
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What is the ROUTE of administration for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

32
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What medications are part of the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION MEDICAL DIRECTIVE?

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Salbutamol, Epinephrine, Dexamethasone

33
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What is the divisional WEIGHT for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

34
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At what WEIGHT can someone receive the MAX DOSE of DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

35
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At what WEIGHT can someone receive the MAX DOSE of EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

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