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92 Moderate to Severe Allergic Reaction Flashcards

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1
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What are the INDICATIONS for the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

A

Exposure to a probable allergen
Signs and symptoms of a moderate to severe allergic reaction

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What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for EPINEPHRINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive

A

Allergy to epinephrine

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What are the CONDITIONS for EPINEPHRINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

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For anaphylaxis only

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What is the MAX dose for EPINEPHRINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

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0.5mg

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What is the DOSE for EPINEPHRINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

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0.01mg/kg up to 0.5mg

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What is the dosing INTERVAL for EPINEPHRINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

A

5 minutes

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How MANY doses can you give for EPINEPHRINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

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2

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What is the ROUTE of administration for EPINEPHRINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

A

IM

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What is the MAXIMUM dose weight for EPINEPHRINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

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50kg

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Why is Epinephrine ideal for anaphylaxis in comparison to Diphenhydramine?

A

Relieves upper airway obstruction
Fixes HoTN

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What type of shock is anaphylaxis

A

Distributive

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What causes shock in anaphylaxis?

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Mast cells release histamine creating a widespread inflammatory response

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How does the body respond to histamine

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Vasodilation
Increased capillary permeability
WBC produce leukotrienes

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What is the DRUG CLASS of EPINEPHRINE?

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Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist

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What receptors does epinephrine affect?

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Alpha 1
Alpha 2
Beta 1
Beta 2

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What are the effects of EPINEPHRINE for ANAPHYLAXIS

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A1: vasocontricts arterioles in the skin, increases preload
B1: positive inotrope, dromotrope, chronotrope
B2: bronchodilates the lungs

Inhibits histamine, stabilizes mast cells permeability

17
Q

Epinephrine administration or IV access

A

Epinephrine administration

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What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for DIPHENHYDRAMINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

A

Allergy to diphenhydramine

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What are the CONDITIONS for DIPHENHYDRAMINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

A

over 25 kg

20
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What is the DIVISIONAL WEIGHT for DIPHENHYDRAMINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

A

25kg, 50kg

21
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What is the DOSE for 25kg-50kg DIPHENHYDRAMINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

A

25mg

22
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What is the DOSE for 50kg DIPHENHYDRAMINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

A

50mg

23
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What is the dosing INTERVAL for DIPHENHYDRAMINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

A

N/A

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How MANY doses can you give for DIPHENHYDRAMINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

A

1

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What is the ROUTE of administration for DIPHENHYDRAMINE in the ALLERGIC REACTION medical directive?

A

IV/ IM

26
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What is the DRUG CLASS of Diphenhydramine?

A

Antihistamine
Anticholinergic

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How does Diphenhydramine affect histamine receptors

A

non-selective and competitive
binding to H1 receptors

28
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How does diphenhydramine work?

A

Competitively binds to H1 receptors
Reduces the amount of histamine
Mast Cell stabilizer

29
Q

What does Diphenhydramine not fix in allergic reactions?

A

Hypotension
Airway swelling

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