A-emt Meds Flashcards
Albuterol trade name
Proventil/ventolin
Albuterol contraindications
Tachycardia, synergistic with other sympathomimetics
Albuterol side effects
Headache, fatigue, light headedness, nausea/vomiting, irritability, dry mouth, tremors, restlessness, hypertension, tachycardia
Albuterol dose -adult and pediatric
A- O.5ml solution with 2.5ml normal saline
P- <20kg 1.25mg over 20 min
>20kg 2.5 mg over 20 min
Aspirin trade name
Acetylsaliollic
Aspirin contraindications
Hypersensitivity, active ulcer disease, asthma, major bleeding
Aspirin side affects
Bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, wheezing, bleeding (GI), nausea/vomiting, heartburn, Reyes syndrome
Dextrose 50 indications
Hypoglycemia, altered loc, coma/seizure of unknown origin, status epilepticus
Dextrose 50 contraindications
Intercranial hemmorage normal glucose level
Dextrose 50 routes
IV, IO
Dextrose 50 side affects
Tissue necrosis, cerebral hemorrhage; ischemia, p-edema, warmth, pain, burning, hyperglycemia
Dextrose 50 doses: adult and pediatric
A-D50 25g
P-1yr/older 25% 0.5-1g
Neonate- D10 200-500mg
Dextrose in water MOA
Provides dextrose as well as water
Dextrose in water indication
Dilution of concentrated meds for IV infusion
Dextrose in water contraindications
Dont use as a fluid replacement for hypovolemic states
Dextrose in water route
IV
Dextrose in water dose
Minidrip at “keep open” state
Epinephrine trade name
Adrenaline
Glucagon trade name
GlucoGen
Glucagon MOA
Stimulates glycogeolysis, stabilizes cardiac rhythms in beta blocker over dose, minimal ino/Chronotropic response
Glucagon indications
Altered LOC from hypoglycemia, beta blocker overdose
Glucagon contraindications
Hyperglycemia, hypersensitivity
Glucagon route
IM, IN