allergic/steroids

Question 1

name/class 
epinephrine

Answer 1

adrenaline

sympathomimetic

Question 2

name/class
adrenaline

Answer 2

epinephrine

sympathomimetic

Question 3

description
epinephrine
adrenaline

Answer 3

epinephrine is a naturally occuring catecholamine that increases heart rate cardiac contractile force, myocardial electrical activity, systemic vascular resistance and systolic blood pressure and decreases overall airway resistance and automaticity. it also through bronchial artery constriction may reduce pulmonary conjestion and increase tidal volume and vital capacity

Question 4

indications
epinephrine
adrenaline

Answer 4

to restore rhythm in cardiac arrest and severe allergic reactions

Question 5

contraindications
epinephrine
adrenaline

Answer 5

narrow angle glaucoma, hemorrhagic traumatic or cardiac shock

Question 6

cardiac arrest dosage/route
epinephrine
adrenaline

Answer 6

1mg of 1:10000 IV/3-5 min (ET 2-2.5 mg 1:1000)

Question 7

pedi cardiac arrest dosage/route
epinephrine
adrenaline

Answer 7

0.01 mg/kg 1:10000 IV/IO (ET 0.1 mg/kg 1:1000) all subsequent doses 0.1 mg/kg IV/IO no max

Question 8

bradycardia dosage/route
epinephrine
adrenaline

Answer 8

2-5 mcg/min IV drip mix 1mg/250cc

Question 9

allergic reaction dosage/route
epinephrine
adrenaline

Answer 9

0.3-0.5 mg of 1:1000 IM/5-10 min as needed or 0.5 to 1 mg of 1:10000 IV if im dose ineffective or severe reaction consider IV drip 2-10 mcg/min if severe

Question 10

pedi allergic reaction dosage/route
epinephrine
adrenaline

Answer 10

0.01 mg/kg(max0.5) of 1:1000 IM/ 10-15 min or 0.01 mg/kg of 1:10000 IV if IM dose ineffective or severe

Question 11

Asthma COPD dosage/route
epinephrine
adrenaline

Answer 11

0.01 mg/kg to max of 0.3mg 1-1000SQ

Question 12

name/class
diphenhydramine

Answer 12

benadryl

antihistamine

Question 13

name/class
benydryl

Answer 13

diphenhydramine

antihistamine

Question 14

description
dipenhydramine
benadryl

Answer 14

dipenhydramine blocks histamine release there by reducing bronchoconstriction, vasodilation and edema

Question 15

indications
diphenhydramine
benadryl

Answer 15

anaphylaxis, allergic reactions and dystonic reactions

Question 16

contraindictions
diphenhydramine
benadryl

Answer 16

asthma and lower respiratory disease

Question 17

precautions
diphenhydramine
benadryl

Answer 17

may induce hypotension, headache, palpitations, tachycardia, edation, drowsiness, and or disturbed coordination

Question 18

dosage/route
diphenhydramine
benadryl

Answer 18

25-50mg IV/IM

Question 19

pedi dosage/route
diphenhydramine
benadryl

Answer 19

1-2 mg/kg

Question 20

name/class
dexamethasone

Answer 20

decadron

steroid

Question 21

name/class
decadron

Answer 21

dexamethasone

steroid

Question 22

description
dexamethasone
decadron

Answer 22

dexamethasone is a long-acting synthetic adrenocorticoid with intense anti inflammetory activity. It prevents the accumulation of inflammation generating cells at the sites of infection or injury

Question 23

indications
dexamethasone
decadron

Answer 23

anaphylaxis, asthma, COPD, spinial cord edema

Question 24

contraindictions
dexamethasone
decadron

Answer 24

no absolute contraindictions in the emergency setting, Relative contraindictions: systemic fungal infections, acute infections, tuberculosis, varicella. or vaccinia or live virus vaccinations

Question 25

precautions dexamethasone decadron

Answer 25

herpes simplex, keratitis, myasthenia gravis, hepatic or renal impairment, diabetes, CHF, seizures, psychic disorders, hypothyroidism and GI ulceration

Question 26

dose/route dexamethasone decadron

Answer 26

4-24 mg IV/IM

Question 27

pedi dose/route dexamethasone decadron

Answer 27

0.5-1 mg/kg

Question 28

``` name/class methylprednisolone ```

Answer 28

solu-medrol | corticosteroid, anti inflammatory

Question 29

``` name/class solu-medrol ```

Answer 29

methylprednisolone | corticosteroid, anti inflammatory

Question 30

description Methylprednisolone solu-medrol

Answer 30

methylprednisolone is a synthetic adrenal corticosteroid, effective as an anti-inflammatory and used in the management of allergic reactions and in some cases of shock. it is sometimes used in the treatment of spinial cord injury

Question 31

indications Methylprednisolone solu-medrol

Answer 31

spinial cord injury, asthma, severe anaphylaxis, COPD

Question 32

contraindictions Methylprednisolone solu-medrol

Answer 32

no major contraindictions in the emergency setting

Question 33

precautions Methylprednisolone solu-medrol

Answer 33

only a single dose should be given pre hospital

Question 34

asthma COPD Anaphylaxis dose/route Methylprednisolone solu-medrol

Answer 34

125-250 mg IV/IM

Question 35

pedi dose/route Methylprednisolone solu-medrol

Answer 35

1-2 mg/kg IV over 15 min

Question 36

spinial cord injury

Answer 36

30mg/kg IV over 15 min