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1
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conditions for a supraglottic airway

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Age, LOA, HR, RR, SBP: N/A
other: absent gag reflex

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contraindications of a supraglottic airway

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airway obstruction by foreign object, known esophageal disease (varices), trauma to oropharynx, caustic ingestion

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what is the maximum number of attempts of a supraglottic airway

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2

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4
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what is the first choice drug for Bronchoconstriction

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salbutamol

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5
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contraindications of salbutamol for Bronchoconstriction

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allergy or sensitivity to Salbutamol

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6
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what weight categories is Salbutamol for Bronchoconstriction split into

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<25kg and >25kg

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what is the preferred route of administration of salbutamol for Bronchoconstriction

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MDI (metered dose inhaler)

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what is the secondary route of administration available for salbutamol for Bronchoconstriction

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NEB (nebulizer)

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what is the dose for MDI salbutamol for bronchoconstriction for a patient who is <25kg

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600 mcg (6 puffs)

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what is the dose for MDI salbutamol for bronchoconstriction for a patient who is >25kg

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800 mcg (8 puffs)

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what is the dose for NEB salbutamol for bronchoconstriction for a patient who is <25kg

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2.5 mg

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what is the dose for NEB salbutamol for bronchoconstriction for a patient who is >25kg

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5 mg

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12
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what is the dosing intervals for salbutamol for bronchoconstriction

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5-15 min PRN (as needed)

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12
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what is the second choice of drug for bronchoconstriction

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epinephrine

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12
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what is the concentration of epinephrine

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1mg/ml = 1:1000

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13
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what is the max number of doses of salbutamol for bronchoconstriction

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3

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what are the conditions of epinephrine for Bronchoconstriction

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Age, weight, LOA, HR, SBP: N/A
RR- BVM ventilation required
Other- history of asthma

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15
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what is the route of administration for epinephrine for bronchoconstriction

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IM (intramuscular)

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contraindications of epinephrine for bronchconstriction

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allergy or sensitivity to epinephrine

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17
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what is the dose of epinephrine for bronchoconstriction

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0.01 mg/km

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what is the max single dose of epinephrine for Bronchoconstriction

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0.5 mg

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19
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what is the dosing interval of epinephrine for Bronchoconstriction

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N/A

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20
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what is the maximum number of doses of epinephrine for bronchoconstriction

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1

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21
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what is the third choice drug for bronchoconstriction

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dexamethasone

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22
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what are the conditions of dexamethasone for bronchoconstriction

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Age, LOA, HR, RR, SBP: N/A
Other: history of asthma, COPD, 20 pack a year smoking history

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23
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contraindications of dexmethasone for bronchoconstriction

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allergy or sensitivity to steroids, currently on PO/ parenteral steroids

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24
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what is the route of administration of dexamethasone for bronchoconstriction

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PO, IM, IV

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25
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what is the dose of dexamethasone for bronchoconstriction

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0.5 mg/kg

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26
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what is the maximum single dose of dexamethasone for bronchoconstriction

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8 mg

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27
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what is the dosing interval of dexamethasone for bronchoconstriction

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N/A

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28
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what is the maximum number of doses of dexamethasone for bronchoconstriction

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1

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29
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what is the first choice drug for moderate/severe allergic reaction

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epinephrine

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29
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what are the conditions of epinephrine for moderate/ severe allergic reaction

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age, weight, LOA, HR, RR, SBP: N/A
other: only for anaphylaxis

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30
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what are the contraindications of epinephrine for moderate/ severe allergic reactions

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allergy or sensitivity to epinephrine

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31
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what is the route of administration of epinephrine for moderate/ severe allergic reaction

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IM

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32
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what is the dose of epinephrine for moderate/ severe allergic reactions

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0.01 mg/kg

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what is the max single dose of epinephrine for moderate/ severe allergic reactions

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0.5 mg

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34
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what is the dosing interval of epinephrine for moderate/ severe allergic reactions

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minimum 5 minutes

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35
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what is the max number of doses of epinephrine for moderate/ severe allergic reactions

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2

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36
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what is the first choice of drug for croup

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epinephrine

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37
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what are the conditions of epinephrine for croup

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age: >6 months- <8 years
LOA, RR, SBP: N/A
HR: <200 bpm
other: stridor at rest

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38
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contraindications of epinephrine for croup

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allergy or sensitivity to epinephrine

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39
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what weight categories is epinephrine for croup split into

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<10 kg and >10 kg

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40
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what is the route of administration for epinephrine for croup

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NEB

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41
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what is the dose of epinephrine for croup for a patient who is <10 kg

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2.5 mg

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42
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what is the dose of epinephrine for croup for a patient who is >10 kg

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5 mg

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what is the maximum dose of epinephrine for croup for a patient who is <10 kg

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2.5 mg

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44
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what is the maximum dose of epinephrine for croup for a patient who is >10 kg

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5 mg

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45
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what is the dosing interval for epinephrine for croup

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N/A

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46
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what is the maximum number of doses of epinephrine for croup

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1

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47
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what is the second best medication for croup

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dexamethasone

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48
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what are the conditions of dexamethasone for croup

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Age: >6 months- <8 years
LOA: unaltered
HR, RR, SBP: N/A
other: mild/ moderate/ severe croup

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49
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contraindications of dexamethasone for croup

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allergy or sensitivity to steroids, steroids received within the last 48 hours, unable to tolerate oral medications

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50
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what is the route of administration of dexamethasone for croup

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PO

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51
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what is the max single dose of dexamethasone for croup

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8 mg

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52
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what is the dose of dexamethasone for croup

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0.5 mg

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53
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what is the dosing interval of dexmethasone for croup

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N/A

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54
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what is the max number of doses of dexamethasone for croup

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1

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56
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what is the first choice drug for medical cardiac arrest (fourth best option)

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epinephrine

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57
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what are the conditions for epinephrine for medical cardiac arrest

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age: >24 hours
LOA: altered
HR, RR, SBP: N/A
other: anaphylaxis suspected as causative event

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58
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what are the contraindications of epinephrine for medical cardiac arrest

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allergy or sensitivity to epinephrine

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59
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what is the route of administration of epinephrine for medical cardiac arrest

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IM

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60
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what is the dose of epinephrine for medical cardiac arrest

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0.01mg/kg

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61
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what is the maximum single dose of epinephrine for medical cardiac arrest

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0.5 mg

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62
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what is the dosing interval for epinephrine for medical cardiac arrest

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N/A

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63
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what is the maximum number of doses of epinephrine for medical cardiac arrest

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1

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64
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what is the first choice drug for a ROSC

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0.9% fluid bolus

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65
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conditions of a 0.9% NaCl fluid bolus for a ROSC

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age: >2 years
LOA, HR, RR: N/A
SBP: hypotension
other: chest auscultation is clear

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66
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contraindications of a 0.9% NaCl fluid bolus for a ROSC

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fluid overload

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67
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what age category are for the 0.9% NaCl fluid bolus split into for a ROSC

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> 2 years to <12 years and >12 years

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68
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what is the route of administration for a 0.9% NaCl fluid bolus for a ROSC

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IV

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what is the infusion rate for a patient who is >2 years old and <12 years for a 0.9% NaCl fluid bolus for a ROSC

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10 ml/kg

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70
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what is the infusion rate for a patient who is >12 years old for a 0.9% NaCl fluid bolus for a ROSC

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10 ml/kg

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71
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what is the transfusion interval for a patient who is >2 years old and <12 years for a 0.9% NaCl fluid bolus for a ROSC

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immediate

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72
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what is the transfusion interval for a patient who is >12 years old for a 0.9% NaCl fluid bolus for a ROSC

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immediate

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73
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what is the maximum volume of a 0.9% NaCl fluid bolus for a ROSC

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1000 ml

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74
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when do you reassess a patients 0.9% NaCl fluid bolus who is >2 years old and <12 years old for a ROSC

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every 100ml

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75
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when do you reassess a patients 0.9% NaCl fluid bolus who is >12 years old for a ROSC

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250 ml

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76
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what is the first drug of choice for cardiac schema

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ASA

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77
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conditions of ASA for cardiac ischemia

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Age: >18 years
LOA: unaltered
HR, RR, SBP: N/A
Other: able to chew and swallow

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contraindications of ASA for cardiac ischemia

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allergy or sensitivity to NSAIDS, if asthmatic no prior use of ASA, current active bleeding, CVA/TBI in the previous 24 hours

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79
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what is the route of administration of ASA for cardiac ischemia

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PO

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80
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what is the dose of ASA for cardiac ischemia

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160-162 mg

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81
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what is the maximum single dose of ASA for cardiac ischemia

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162 mg

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82
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what is the dosing interval of ASA for cardiac ischemia

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N/A

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83
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what is the maximum number of doses of ASA for cardiac ischemia

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1

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84
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what is the second best drug for cardiac ischemia

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nitroglycerin

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85
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conditions of nitroglycerin for cardiac ischemia

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Age: >18 years
LOA: unaltered
HR: 60-159 bpm
RR: N/A
SBP: normotension
Other: history of nitro use or Iv access obtained

86
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contraindications of nitroglycerin for cardiac ischemia

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allergy or sensitivity to nitrates, phosphodiesterase inhibitor use within previous 48 hours, SBP drops by 1/3 or more of initial value after administration, 12 lead ECG compatible with right ventricle MI

87
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what value should the SBP be if a STEMI is present for nitroglycerin for cardiac ischemia

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> 100 mmHg

88
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what value should the SBP be if a STEMI is not present for nitroglycerin for cardiac ischemia

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> 100 mmHg

89
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what is the route of administration of nitroglycerine for cardiac ischemia

A

SL

90
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what is the dose of nitroglycerin for a patient who has a STEMI in cardiac ischemia

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0.3mg or 0.4 mg

91
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what is the dose of nitroglycerin for a patient who doesn’t have a STEMI in cardiac ischemia

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0.3 or 0.4 mg

92
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what is the maximum single dose of nitroglycerine for cardiac ischemia if a STEMI is present

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0.4 mg

93
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what is the maximum single dose of nitroglycerine for cardiac ischemia if a STEMI is not present

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0.4

94
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what is the dosing interval of nitroglycerine for cardiac ischemia if a STEMI is/ is not present

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5 minutes

95
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what is the maximum number of doses of nitroglycerin for cardiac ischemia if a STEMI is present

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3

96
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what drug is used for acute pulmonary edema

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Nitroglycerin

97
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conditions of nitroglycerin for acute pulmonary oedema

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Age: >18 years
LOA, RR, other: N/A
HR: 60-159 bpm
SBP: normotension

98
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contraindications of nitroglycerin for acute pulmonary oedema

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allergy or sensitivity to nitrates, phosphodiesterase inhibitor use within previous 24 hours, SBP drops by 1/3 or more of initial value after nitro is administered

99
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what are the categories of SBP for nitro for acute pulmonary edema

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> 100 mmHg to <140 mmHg and 140 mmHg

100
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what Is the route of administration of nitroglycerin for acute pulmonary edema

A

SL

101
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what is the dose of nitro for a patient whose SBP is >100 mmHg to <140 mmHg with a history of nitro/ IV for acute pulmonary edema

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0.3 or 0.4 mg

102
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what is the max single dose of nitro for a patient whose SBP is >100 mmHg and <140 mmHg for acute pulmonary edema

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0.4 mg

103
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what is the dose of nitro for a patient whose SBP is >1140 mmHg without a history of nitro/ IV for acute pulmonary edema

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0.3 mg or 0.4 mg

104
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what is the dose of nitro for a patient whose SBP is >140 mmHg with a history of nitro/ IV for acute pulmonary edema

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0.6 or 0.8 mg

105
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what is the max single dose of nitro for a patient whose SBP is >140 mmHg without a history of nitro/IV for acute pulmonary edema

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0.4 mg

106
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what is the max single dose of nitro for a patient whose SBP is >140 mmHg with a history of nitro/IV for acute pulmonary edema

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0.8

107
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what is the dosing interval of nitro for acute pulmonary edema

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5 min

108
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what is the maximum number of doses of nitro for acute pulmonary edema

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6

109
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what is the first choice drug for hypoglycemia

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dextrose

110
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what are the conditions of dextrose

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Age: > 2 years
LOA: altered
HR, RR, SBP: N/A
other: hypoglycemia

111
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contraindications of dextrose for hypoglycemia

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allergy or sensitivity to dextrose

112
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what are the categories of concentrations of dextrose for hypoglycemia

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10% and 50%

113
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what is the route of administration of dextrose for hypoglycemia

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IV

114
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what is the dose of dextrose given if it is 10% dextrose for hypoglycemia

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0.2 g/kg (2 ml/kg)

115
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what is the maximum single dose of dextrose that is 10% dextrose for hypoglycemia

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25 g (250 ml)

116
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what is the dose of dextrose given if it is 50% dextrose for hypoglycemia

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0.5 g/kg (1 ml/kg)

117
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what is the maximum single dose of dextrose that is 50% dextrose for hypoglycemia

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25 g (250 ml)

118
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what is the dosing interval of dextrose for hypoglycemia

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10 min

119
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what is the maximum number of doses of dextrose for hypoglycemia

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2

120
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what is the second choice drug for hypoglycemia

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glucagon

121
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what are the conditions of glucagon for hypoglycemia

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Age, HR, RR, SBP: N/A
LOA: altered
Other: hypoglycemia

122
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contraindications of glucagon for hypoglycemia

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allergy or sensitivity to glucagon, pheochromocytoma

123
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what is the route of administration of glucagon for hypoglycemia

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IM

124
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what are the weight categories of dextrose for hypoglycemia split into

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<25kg and >25kg

125
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what is the dose of glucagon for a patient who is <25 kg for hypoglycemia

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0.5 mg

126
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what is the maximum single dose of glucagon for a patient who is <25kg for hypoglycemia

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0.5 mg

127
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what is the dose of glucagon for a patient who is >25 kg for hypoglycemia

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1 mg

128
Q

what is the maximum single dose of glucagon for a patient who is >25kg for hypoglycemia

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1 mg

129
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what is the dosing interval of glucagon for hypoglycemia

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20 min

130
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what is the maximum number of doses of glucagon for hypoglycemia

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2

131
Q

what is the first choice drug for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

naloxone

132
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conditions of naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

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Age: >24 hours
LOA: altered
HR, SBP: N/A
RR: <10 breaths per min
Other: inability to adequately ventilate or persistent need to assist ventilations

133
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contraindications of naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

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allergy or sensitivity to naloxone

134
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what are the routes of administration for naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal (in order of preferred route)

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IV, IM, IN, SC

135
Q

what is the dose of naloxone for the IV route of administration for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

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up to 0.4 mg

136
Q

what is the max dose of naloxone for the IV route of administration for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

0.4 mg

137
Q

what is the dose of naloxone for the IM route of administration for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

0.4 mg

138
Q

what is the max dose of naloxone for the IM route of administration for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

0.4 mg

139
Q

what is the dose of naloxone for the IN route of administration for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

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2-4 mg

140
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what is the max dose of naloxone for the IN route of administration for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

2-4 mg

141
Q

what is the dose of naloxone for the SC route of administration for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

0.8 mg

142
Q

what is the max dose of naloxone for the SC route of administration for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

0.8 mg

143
Q

what is the dosing interval of naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

5 min

144
Q

what is the max number of doses of naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

3

145
Q

conditions of buprenorphine/ naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

Age: >16 years
LOA: unaltered
HR, RR, SBP: N/A
Other: received naloxone for current opioid toxicity episode and pt is exhibiting acute withdrawal with a COWS score >8

146
Q

what is the second choice drug for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

buprenorphine/ naloxone

147
Q

contraindications of buprenorphine/ naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

allergy or sensitivity to buprenorphine, taken methadone in the past 72 hours

148
Q

what is the route of administration of buprenorphine/ naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

BUC/SL (under tongue and on cheeks)

149
Q

what is the initial dose of buprenorphine/ naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

16 mg

150
Q

what are the subsequent doses of buprenorphine/ naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

8 mg

151
Q

what is the dosing interval of buprenorphine/ naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

10 min

152
Q

what is the maximum cumulative dose of buprenorphine/ naloxone for opioid toxicity and withdrawal

A

24 mg

153
Q

what is the drug used for a suspected adrenal crisis

A

hydrocortisone

154
Q

conditions of hydrocortisone for a suspected adrenal crisis

A

Age, LOA, HR, RR, SBP: N/A
Other: medics presented with vial of hydrocortisone for identified pt AND age related hypoglycemia or GI symptoms or syncope or temp >38C/ suspected/history of fever or altered LOA or age related tachycardia or age related hypotension

155
Q

contraindications of hydrocortisone for a suspected adrenal crisis

A

allergy or sensitivity to hydrocortisone

156
Q

what is the route of administration of hydrocortisone for a suspected adrenal crisis

A

IM/IV

157
Q

what is the dose of hydrocortisone for a suspected adrenal crisis

A

2 mg/kgw

158
Q

what is the maximum single dose of hydrocortisone for a suspected adrenal crisis

A

100 mg

159
Q

what is the dosing interval of hydrocortisone for a suspected adrenal crisis

A

N/A

160
Q

what is the maximum number of doses of hydrocortisone for a suspected adrenal crisis

A

1

161
Q

what is the first choice drug for analgesia

A

acetaminophen

162
Q

what are the conditions of acetaminophen for analgesia

A

age: >12 years
LOA: unaltered
HR, RR, SBP, other: N/A

163
Q

containdictions of acetaminophen for analgesia

A

acetaminophen use within previous 4 hours, allergy or sensitivity to acetaminophen, Hx of liver disease, active vomiting, unable to tolerate oral medication, suspected ischemic chest pain

164
Q

what are the weight categories of acetaminophen for analgesia

A

> 12 years to <18 years and >18 years

165
Q

what is the route of administration of acetaminophen for analgesia

A

PO

166
Q

what is the dose of acetaminophen for a pt who is >12 years and <18 years old for analgesia

A

500-650 mg

167
Q

what is the max dose of acetaminophen for a pt who is >12 years and <18 years old for analgesia

A

650 mg

168
Q

what is the dose of acetaminophen for a pt who is >18 years old for analgesia

A

960-1000 mg

169
Q

what is the max dose of acetaminophen for a pt who is >18 years old for analgesia

A

1000 mg

170
Q

what is the dosing interval of acetaminophen for analgesia

A

N/A

171
Q

what is the maximum number of doses of acetaminophen for analgesia

A

1

172
Q

what is the second choice drug for analgesia

A

ibuprofen

173
Q

what are the conditions of ibuprofen for analgesia

A

Age: >12 years
LOA: unaltered
HR, RR, SBP, other: N/A

174
Q

contraindications of ibuprofen for analgesia

A

NSAID use within previous 6 hours, allergy or sensitivity to ASA/ NSAIDS, pt on anticoagulation therapy, current active bleeding, Hx of peptic ulcer disease or GI bleed, pregnant, if asthmatic no prior use of ASA/ NSAIDS, CVA or TBI in previous 24 hours, renal impairment, active vomiting, unable to tolerate oral medication, suspected ischemic chest pain

175
Q

what is the route of administration of ibuprofen for analgesia

A

PO

176
Q

what is the dose of ibuprofen for analgesia

A

400 mg

177
Q

what is the max single dose of ibuprofen for analgesia

A

400 mg

178
Q

what is the dosing interval of ibuprofen for analgesia

A

N/A

179
Q

what is the max number of doses of ibuprofen for analgesia

A

1

180
Q

what is the third choice of drug for analgesia

A

Ketorolac

181
Q

conditions of ketorolac for analgesia

A

Age: >12 years
LOA: unaltered
HR, RR, other: N/A
SBP: normotension

182
Q

contraindications of ketorolac for analgesia

A

NSAID use within previous 6 hours, allergy or sensitivity to NSAIDS/ ASA, pt on coagulation therapy, current active bleeding, Hx of peptic ulcer disease/ GI bleed, pregnant, if asthmatic no prior use of ASA/ other NSAIDS, CVA/ TBI in previous 24 hours, known renal impairment, suspected ischemic chest pain

183
Q

what is the route of administration of ketorolac for analgesia

A

IM/IV

184
Q

what is the dose of ketorolac for analgesia

A

10-15 mg

185
Q

what is the max single dose of ketorolac for analgesia

A

15 mg

186
Q

what is the dosing interval of ketorolac for analgesia

A

N/A

187
Q

what is the max number of doses of ketorolac for analgesia

A

1

188
Q
A
188
Q
A
189
Q
A
190
Q
A
191
Q

what is the first choice drug for nausea/ vomiting

A

ondansetron

192
Q

conditions of ondansetron for nausea/ vomiting

A

Age, HR, RR, SBP, other: N/A
weight: >25kg
LOA: unaltered

193
Q

contraindications of ondansetron for nausea/vomiting

A

allergy to ondansetron, prolonged QT syndrome (known to pt), apomorphine use

194
Q

what is the route of administration of ondansetron for nausea/ vomiting

A

PO

195
Q

what is the dose of ondansetron for nausea/vomiting

A

4 mg

196
Q

what is the max single dose of ondansetron for nausea/vomiting

A

4 mg

197
Q

what is the dosing interval of ondansetron for nausea/ vomiting

A

N/A

198
Q

what is the max number of doses of ondansetron for nausea/ vomiting

A

1

199
Q

what is the second choice drug for nausea/ vomiting

A

dimenhydrinate

200
Q

conditions of dimenhydrinate for nausea/ vomiting

A

Age: <65 years
weight: >25 kg
LOA: unaltered
HR, RR, SBP, other: N/A

201
Q

contraindications of dimenhydrinate for nausea/ vomiting

A

allergy or sensitivity to dimenhydrinate or other antihistamines, overdose on antihistamines or anticholingerics or tricyclic antidepressants, co-administration of diphenhydramine

202
Q

what are the weight categories of dimenhydrinate for nausea/ vomiting

A

> 25 kg to <50 kg and >50 kg

203
Q

what is the route of administration for dimenhydrinate for nausea/ vomiting

A

IV/IM

204
Q

what is the dose of dimenhydrinate for a pt who is >25 kg and <50 kg for nausea/ vomiting

A

25 mg

205
Q

what is the max single dose of dimenhydrinate for a pt who is >25 kg and <50 kg for nausea/ vomiting

A

25 mg

206
Q

what is the dosing interval of dimenhydrinate for nausea/ vomiting

A

N/A

207
Q

what is the max number of doses of dimenhydrinate for nausea/ vomiting

A

1

208
Q

what is the dose of dimenhydrinate for a pt who is >50 kg for nausea/ vomiting

A

50 mg

209
Q

what is the max single dose of dimenhydrinate for a pt who is >50 kg for nausea/ vomiting

A

50 mg

210
Q

what is the drug used in emergency childbirth (fourth option)

A

oxytocin

211
Q

conditions of oxytocin for emergency childbirth

A

Age: childbearing years
LOA, HR, RR: N/A
SBP: <160 mmHg
other: postpartum delivery and/ or placental delivery

212
Q

contraindications of oxytocin for emergency childbirth

A

allergy or sensitivity to oxytocin, undelivered fetus, suspected or known pre-eclampsia with current pregnancy, eclampsia (seizures) with current pregnancy, >4 hours post placenta delivery

213
Q

what is the route of administration of oxytocin for emergency childbirth

A

IM

214
Q

what is the dose of oxytocin for emergency childbirth

A

10 units

215
Q

what is the maximum dose of oxytocin for emergency childbirth

A

10 units

216
Q

what is the dosing interval of oxytocin for emergency child birth

A

N/A

217
Q

what is the maximum number of doses of oxytocin for emergency childbirth

A

1

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