Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

AEMT Pharmacology > AEMT > Flashcards

AEMT Flashcards

1
Q

What class is Epi 1:1,000 & 1:10,000?

A

Alpha/Beta adrenergic agonist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the indications for Epi 1:1,000?

A

Anaphylaxis, Acute Allergenic Reactions, Asthma, Shock

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the side effects of Epi 1:1,00?

A

Tremors, Dizziness, Anxiety, Palpitations, Tachycardia, Acute Hypertension

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What’s the Adult Dose of Epi 1:1,000?

A

Anaphylaxis: 0.3-0.5mg IM/SQ
Anaphylactic Shock: 1-4mcg/min IV, titrated to effect
Nebulized Epi/ Upper Airway Stridor: 5mL of 1mg/mL SVN

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What’s the Pediatric Dose of Epi 1:1,000?

A

Anaphylaxis: 0.01mg/kg with a max dose of 0.5mg IV infusion 0.1-1mcg/kg/min, titrated to effect
Nebulized Epi/Upper Airway Stridor: Same as adult

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the indications of Epi 1:10,000?

A

Cardiac arrest, Shock, profound bradycardia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the action of Epi 1:10,000?

A

Increases cardiac resistance, BP, Electric activity, O2 needs, contractility, & myocardial activity. Alpha 1 & Beta 1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are the contraindications of Epi 1:10,000?

A

None in a life threatening emergency

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are the side effects of Epi 1:10,000?

A

Tremors, Dizziness, Anxiety, Palpitations, Tachycardia, Acute Hypertension

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What’s the Adult dose of Epi 1:10,000?

A

Cardiac Arrest: 1mg IV/IO q 3-5min

Bradycardia: 2-10mcg/min, Titrate to effect

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What’s the pediatric dose of Epi 1:10,000?

A

0.01mg/kg IV/IO with a max dose of 1mg IV

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What class is Glucagon?

A

Pancreatic hormone, Insulin Antagonist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are the effects of Glucagon?

A

Stimulates glucose production

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are the indications of Glucagon?

A

Hypoglycemia, Beta blocker overdose

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are the contraindications of Glucagon?

A

Allergic, PCC, Insulinoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are the side effects of Glucagon?

A

Rebound hyperglycemia, hypotension, sinus tachycardia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What’s the Adult Dose of Glucagon?

A

Hypoglycemia: 1mg IM

Beta Blocker OD: 5mg IV, may repeat 1x

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What’s the Pediatric Dose of Glucagon?

A

Hypoglycemia: <20kg: 0.5mg IM

Beta Blocker OD: <20kg: 0.5 mg IM/IV

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What class is Benadryl?

A

Antihistamine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What’s the effect of Benadryl?

A

Binds and blocks H1 histamine receptors. High doses cause anticholinergic activity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What are the indications of Benadryl?

A

Anaphylaxis, Allergic Reaction, dystonic reactions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What are the contraindications of Benadryl?

A

Acute asthma, allergic, premature infants & neonates

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What are the side effects of Benadryl?

A

Thickened bronchial secretions, drowsiness, potential anticholinergic effects/excitable state, especially in children

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What’s the Adult Dose of Benadryl?

A

25-50mg IM/IV, 15-30 min onset

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What’s the Pediatric Dose of Benadryl?

A

1-2mg/kg IM/IV

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

What class is Albuterol?

A

Beta-2 agonist, sympathomimetic

27
Q

What are the effects of Albuterol?

A

Beta2 adrenergic agonist with some Beta1 activity, relaxes bronchial smooth muscle

28
Q

What are the indications of Albuterol?

A

Brochospastic lung disease

29
Q

What are the contraindications of Albuterol?

A

Hypersensitivity, tachydysrythmias of cardiac origin

30
Q

What are the side effects of Albuterol?

A

Tachydysrhytmias, anxiety, palpitations, tremors

31
Q

What’s the Adult & Pediatric Dose of Albuterol?

A

2.5mg/3mL solution

32
Q

What class is D10 & D50?

A

Carbohydrate, anti hypoglycemic

33
Q

What are the effects of D10 & D50?

A

Increases blood glucose concentration

34
Q

What are the indications of D10 & D50?

A

Hypoglycemia

35
Q

What are the contraindications of D10 & D50?

A

Intracranial & intraspinal pressure, delirium tremens, solution is not clear

36
Q

What are the side effects of D10 & D50?

A

Tissue necrosis if infiltration occurs with IV

37
Q

What’s the Adult Dose of D10 & D50?

A

25-50g IV/IO

38
Q

What’s the Pediatric dose of D10 & D50?

A

0.5-1g/kg IV/IO max single dose 25g; 5-10mL/kg D10%

39
Q

What’s the Class of Aspirin?

A

Antiplatelet, antipyretic, NSAID

40
Q

What are the effects of Aspirin?

A

Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandin, Inhibits thromboxane A2 production, inhibiting platelet aggregation

41
Q

What are the indications for Aspirin?

A

Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), Myocardial Infarction (MI)

42
Q

What are the contraindications of Aspirin?

A

Allergic, bleeding GI ulcers

43
Q

What are the side effects of Aspirin?

A

Heart burn, tinnitus, GI bleeding

44
Q

What’s the adult dose of Aspririn?

A

160-325mg PO (2-4 chewable 81mg tablets)

45
Q

What class is Narcan?

A

Narcotic & Opioid antagonist

46
Q

What are the effects of Narcan?

A

Displace narcotics at the receptor sites in the CNS. Attached to the receptors & inhibits the action of narcotics.

47
Q

What are the indications of Narcan?

A

Known or suspected opiate overdose, respiratory depression with known or suspected opiate overdose

48
Q

What are the contraindications of Narcan?

A

Allergic

49
Q

What are the side effects of Narcan?

A

Nausea Vomiting (N/V), seizure, tachycardia, hypotension, withdrawal

50
Q

What’s the adult dose of Narcan?

A

0.4-4mg IV/IM/IO/IN, Usual initial dose is 0.4-2mg IV/IM, up to 4mg IN

51
Q

What’s the Pediatric dose of Narcan?

A

0.1mg/kg IV/IM/IN
IV/IM max dose is 2mg
IN max dose is 4mg

52
Q

What class is Nitro?

A

Vasodilator, Nitrate, Antianginal

53
Q

What effects does Nitro have?

A

Nitrate converts to nitric oxide, resulting in vasodilation.

54
Q

What are the indications of Nitro?

A

ACS, AMI, Angina, CHF exacerbation/pulmonary edema

55
Q

What are the contraindications of Nitro?

A

Allergic, right ventricular infarction, BP <90, increased ICP, HR <90bpm, HR >100bpm in the absence of heart failure, use of ED drugs in the last 3 days.

56
Q

What are the side effects of Nitro?

A

Headache, hypotension, paradoxical bradycardia, tachycardia, flushing

57
Q

What’s the Adult dose of Nitro?

A

0.3-0.4mg SL, every 5 min. up to 3 times.

58
Q

What class is acetaminophen?

A

Analgesic

59
Q

What class is Zofran?

A

Antiemetic

60
Q

What is the adult dose of Zofran?

A

4-8mg IV/IO over 2-5 minutes, 4mg IM, 4-8mg PO

Max 8mg

61
Q

What’s the pediatric dose of Zofran?

A

0.15mg/kg IV/IO/IM

Max 4 mg

62
Q

What are the indications of Zofran?

A

Nausea/Vomiting

63
Q

What are the contraindications of Zofran?

A

Hypersensitivity

64
Q

What are the side effects of Zofran?

A

Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, prolonged QT interval

AEMT Pharmacology (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions