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Chapter 18 - General Pharmacology Flashcards

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What are the six rights?

A

Right Patient
Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Time
Right Route
Right Documentation

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Pharmacodynamics

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Study of effects of meds on the body

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Pharmacokinetics

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Study of absorption and elimination in the body

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What are the medications an EMT can administer?

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Aspirin
Oral Glucose
Activated Charcoal
Oxygen
Narcan
Epi Pen
Albuterol

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What are the medications an EMT can assist with?

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Inhaler
Nitroglycerin
Epi Pen

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Aspirin Dose

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4: 81mg tablets (324mg total)

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Aspirin Route

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Chewed/PO

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Aspirin MoA

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Prevents further aggregation of platelets

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Aspirin Indications

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Cardiac nature chest pain/discomfort

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Aspirin Contraindications

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Asthma, recent trauma, GI bleeding, use in children

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Aspirin Side Effects

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GI Upset, N/V, Heart Burn

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Aspirin Medical Command

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Not Required

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13
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Oral Glucose Dose

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15 grams (1 single dose tube)

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Oral Glucose Route

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Buccual

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Oral Glucose MoA

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Increases blood sugar level

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Oral Glucose Indications

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AMS with a history of diabetes, suspected hypoglycemia

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Oral Glucose Contraindications

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Unable to follow simple commands, unable to protect airway

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Oral Glucose Side Effects

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Possible hyperglycemia

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Oral Glucose Medical Command

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Not required

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Activated Charcoal Dose

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Adult 25-50grams Child 12.5-25grams

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Activated Charcoal Route

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Oral

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Activated Charcoal MoA

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Binds to ingested particulate

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Activated Charcoal Indications

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Ingestion of poison/toxin

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Activated Charcoal Contraindications

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unable to swallow, protect the airway, or follow simple commands. Ingestion of caustic substance. Exposure to toxin/poison via means other than ingestion.

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Activated Charcoal Side Effects
Vomiting, black/tar stool a few days post administration
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Activated Charcoal Medical Command
Must contact prior to administration
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Dose
Inhaler: 1 Rx dose Albuterol Treatment: 2.5mg
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Route
Inhalation
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment MoA
Causes bronchodilator, allowing air to more easily pass through airway structures
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Indications
Respiratory Distress with signs of broncho-constriction, wheezing
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Contraindications
Broncho-constriction not the suspected cause of respiratory distress
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Side Effects
Increased HR, anxiety, shaking, nervousness
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Medical Command
Must call after the first administration for any subsequent administrations
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Nitroglycerin Dose
0.4mg
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Nitroglycerin Route
Sublingual
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Nitroglycerin MoA
Dilate coronary arteries, reducing the workload of the heart, thereby reducing oxygen demand
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Nitroglycerin Indications
Patient is having chest pain as suspect to cardiac issues
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Nitroglycerin Contra indications
Non-cardiac chest pain, erectile dysfunction drug use in last 24-48hrs, systolic BP < 100, recent dosing
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Nitroglycerin Side Effects
Light headedness, fainting, drop in BP, anxiety, increased HR
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Nitroglycerin Medical Command
Must call after the first administration for any subsequent administrations
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Naloxone (Narcan) Dose
2mg
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Naloxone (Narcan) Route
Intranasal
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Naloxone (Narcan) MoA
Reverses the effects of narcotics, including depressed level of consciousness and respiratory depression
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Naloxone (Narcan) Indications
Suspected narcotic overdose, coma of an unknown cause
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Naloxone (Narcan) Contra indications
Patient breathing adequately and able to maintain own airway
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Naloxone (Narcan) Side Effects
May precipitate withdrawal in patients dependent on narcotics
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Naloxone (Narcan) Medical Command
Not required
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Dose
0.3 for Adults, 0.15 for children
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Route
Intramuscular (IM)
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Indications
Severe allergic reaction with signs of AMS or respiratory compromise
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Contra indications
Mild allergic reaction, none in true emergency setting
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Side Effects
Increased HR, anxiety, shaking, nervousness, headache, numbness in extremities
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Medical Command
Must call after first administration for any subsequent administrations

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