activated charcoal Flashcards
1
Q
Trade names for activated charcoal
A
Actidose
EZ-Char
Liqui-Char
2
Q
Class for activated charcoal
A
ADsorbant
3
Q
Standard Supplies for activated charcoal
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Tube
Bottle
4
Q
MOA for activated charcoal
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Binds (ADsorbs) and inactivates toxic substances in the GI tract
5
Q
Indications for activated charcoal
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Oral poisonings
Oral overdoses
6
Q
Contradindications for activated charcoal
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Pt cannot protect own airway Ingestion of: Caustics hydrocarbons Acids Corrosives Cyanide Solvents Iron Lithium Lead Petroleum products
7
Q
Adverse Reactions to activated charcoal
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Aspiration
Nausea
Vomiting
8
Q
Route of Administration for activated charcoal
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Oral
9
Q
Onset/Peak/Duration for activated charcoal
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Variable
10
Q
Adult Dosages for activated charcoal
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30-60 Gm (1.0-2.0 Gm/kg)
11
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Pediatric Dosages for activated charcoal
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0.5-1.0 Gm/kg
12
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Special Considerations for activated charcoal
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If aspirated, the drug can cause serious pulmonary complications
