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1
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What is the trade name of Acetaminophen?

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Tylenol

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What is the onset/ Duration of Acetaminophen?

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Onset:45 min Duration 3-4 hours

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What is the classification of Acetaminophen?

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Analgesic, antipyretic

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What is the trade name(s) of activated charcoal?

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EZ-Char, Actidose, Liqui-Char

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What is the onset/ duration of Activated Charcoal?

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Onset: 20 min to over an hour. Duration up to 3 hours.

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What classification is Activated Charcoal?

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Adsorbent

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What is the trade name of Adenosine?

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Adenocard

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What is the Classification of Adenosine?

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Antiarrhythmic

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What is the onset/ duration of Adenosine?

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Rapid(less than one minute)/ brief (less than one minute)

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What is the trade name of Albuterol?

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Proventil, Ventolin

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What is the Onset/ Duration of Albuterol?

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Onset 5-15 min. Duration 2-6 hours

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What is the classification of Albuterol?

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Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator, beta 2 agonist

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What is the trade name of Amiodarone?

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Cordarone, Pacerone.

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What is the onset/ duration of Amiodarone?

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Onset: Immediate(seconds) Duration Variable but considered 30-45 days.

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What is the classification of Amiodarone?

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Antiarrhythmic

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What is the trade name(s) of Aspirin?

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ASA, Bayer

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What is the onset/ duration of Aspirin?

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Onset: 15-30 min Duration: 4-6 hours

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What classification is Aspirin?

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Anti-Platelet Aggregate, Anti- inflammatory agent, NSAID.

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What is the Trade name of Atropine Sulfate

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None

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What is the onset/ Duration of Atropine Sulfate?

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Onset: Rapid (less than 1 minute) Duration: 2-6 hours

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What classification is Atropine Sulfate?

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Parasympatholytic, Anticholinergic agent

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What is the trade name of Calcium Chloride?

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None

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What is the onset/ Duration of Calcium Chloride?

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Onset 5-15min Duration: Dose dependant but may last up to 4 hours.

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What is the classification of Calcium Chloride?

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Electrolyte

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What is the Trade name(s) of Dextrose?

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Glucose, D50, D25, D10

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What is the onset/ Duration of Dextrose?

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Onset: 1 minute Duration: Variable depending on degree

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What is the classification of Dextrose?

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Carbohydrate

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What is the Trade name of Diazepam?

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Valium

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What is the onset/ Duration of Diazepam?

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Onset 1-5min IV and 15-30 IM Duration 15-60min

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What is the classification of Diazepam?

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Benzodiazepine

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31
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What is the Trade name of Diphenhydramine?

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Benadryl

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What is the Onset/ Duration of Diphenhydramine?

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Onset 5-15 min with max effects in 1-3 hrs. Duration 6-12 hr

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33
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What classification is Diphenhydramine?

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Antihistamine, Anticholinergic agent

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34
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What is the trade name to Dopamine?

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Intropin

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What is the onset and duration of Dopamine?

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Onset 2-4 min Duration 10-15 min

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36
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What is the classification of Dopamine?

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Sympathomimetic, Vasopressor

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37
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What is the trade name of Epinephrine 1-10000?

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Adrenalin

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What is the onset and duration of Epinephrine?

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Onset 1-2 min IV/IO and 5-10min IM with duration: 5-10min

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What is the classification of Epinephrine?

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Sympathomimetic

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What is the trade name of Fentanyl?

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Sublimaze

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What is the onset and duration of Fentanyl?

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Onset: Fast (less than 5 min) Duration: Moderate (30 min or less)

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42
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What is the classification of Fentanyl?

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Opioid Analgesic

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43
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What is the trade name of Furosemide?

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Lasix

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What is the onset and duration of Furosemide?

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Onset 15-20min Duration 2hrs

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What is the classification of Furosemide?

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Loop Diuretic.

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46
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What is the trade name of glucagon?

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GlucaGen

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47
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What is the classification of Glucagon?

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Pancreatic Hormone, Insulin antagonist

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What is the Onset/ Duration of Glucagon?

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Onset: 1 min if IV, 10-20 min IM. Duration: 60-90 Min

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What is the Trade name of Haloperidol?

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Haldol

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What is the onset/Duration of Haloperidol?

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Onset: 30-60 min IM and Duration 12-24hr

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What is the classification of Haloperidol?

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Tranquilizer, Antipsychotic

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What is the Trade Name for Ibuprofen?

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Motrin

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What is the onset/ duration of Ibuprofen?

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Onset: 30-60 min Duration: 6-8 hours

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54
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What is the classification of Ibuprofen?

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Analgesic, Antipyretic, NSAID

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What is the Trade name of Ipratropium?

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Atrovent

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What is the onset and Duration of Ipratropium?

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Onset 5-15 min Duration 4-6 hours.

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57
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What is the classification of Ipratropium?

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Anticholinergic, bronchodilator.

58
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What is the trade name of Ketamine?

A

Ketalar

59
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What is the onset and duration of Ketamine?

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Onset 30 seconds, Duration 5-10 minutes

60
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What is the classification of Ketamine?

A

Anesthetic agent

61
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What is the trade name of Lactated Ringers?

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None

62
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What is the onset/ duration of Lactated Ringers?

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Immediate/ Effects cease after infusion.

63
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What is the classification of Lactated Ringers?

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Isotonic crystalloid solution.

64
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What is the trade name of Lidocaine?

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Xylocaine

65
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What is the onset and duration of Lidocaine?

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Onset 30-90 seconds. Duration 10-20 minutes

66
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What is the classification of Lidocaine?

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Antidysrhythmic

67
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What is the trade name of Lorazepam?

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Antivan

68
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What is the onset and duration of Lorazepam?

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Onset 1-3 minutes IV 10-30 min IM and duration 2 hrs.

69
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What is the classification of Lorazepam?

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Benzodiazepine

70
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What is the trade name of Magnesium Sulfate?

A

None

71
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What is the onset/ duration of Magnesium Sulfate?

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Onset: Immediate IV and Duration is: 30 min IV

72
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What is the classification of Magnesium Sulfate?

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Electrolyte

73
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What is the trade name of Midazolam?

A

Versed

74
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What is the Onset and Duration of Midazolam?

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Onset 1-3 min IV and Duration 2-6 hours IV

75
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What is the classification of Midazolam?

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Benzodiazepine

76
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What is the trade name of Morphine?

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None

77
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What is the Onset/Duration of Morphine?

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Onset 1-2 min Duration 2-7 hours

78
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What is the classification of Morphine?

A

Opioid Analgesic

79
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What is the Trade name of Naloxone?

A

Narcan

80
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What is the onset and duration of Naloxone?

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Onset 2 min. Duration 30-60 min (not as long as Heroin)

81
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What is the classification of Naloxone?

A

Opioid Antagonist.

82
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What is the trade name of Nitroglycerine?

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Nitrostat, Nitro-bid, Tridil

83
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What is the onset and duration of Nitroglycerine?

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Onset is 1-3 min and Duration 30-60 min

84
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What is classification of Nitroglycerine?

A

Vasodilator

85
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What is the trade name of Ondansetron?

A

Zofran

86
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What is the onset and duration of Ondansetron?

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Onset 15-30 min and duration 3-6 hours.

87
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What is the classification of Ondansetron?

A

Antiemetic, Serotonin receptor antagonist.

88
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What is the trade name of Oxytocin?

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Pitocin.

89
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What is the onset and duration of Oxytocin?

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Onset immediate; duration 1 hour

90
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What is the classification of Oxytocin?

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Pituitary hormone.

91
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What is the trade name of Promethazine?

A

Phenergan

92
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What is the onset and duration of Promethazine?

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Onset rapid by IV and duration 4-6 hours.

93
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What is the classification of Promethzine?

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Antiemetic, antihistamine.

94
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What is the trade name of Propofol?

A

Diprivan.

95
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What is the onset and duration of Propofol?

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rapid onset of action that is dose-dependent and less than a minute.

96
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What is the classification of Propofol?

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Sedative hypnotic, short acting

97
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What is the trade name of sodium bicarbonate?

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None

98
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What is the onset of Sodium Bicarbonate?

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Onset is 2-10 min. Duration is 30-60 min

99
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What is the classification of Sodium Bicarbonate?

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Systemic hydrogen ion buffer.

100
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What is the trade name of .9% sodium chloride?

A

None it is NS (Normal Saline)

101
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What is the onset/ duration .9% sodium chloride?

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Immediate/ Effects cease after infusion.

102
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What is the classification of .9% sodium chloride?

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Isotonic Crystalloid Solution.

103
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What is the trade name for Succinylcholine Chloride?

A

Anectine

104
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What is the onset/ Duration of Succinylcholine Chloride?

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Onset: less than 1 min. Duration is 5-10min

105
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What is the classification of Succinylcholine Chloride?

A

Neuromuscular blocker.

106
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What is the Trade name of Vasopressin?

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Pitressin.

107
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What is the onset and duration of Vasopressin?

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Onset: Immediate and duration: Variable.

108
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What is the classification of Vasopressin?

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Vasopressor

109
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What is the trade name of Vecuronium Bromide?

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Norcuron

110
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What is the Onset and duration of Vecuronium Bromide?

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Onset 3-5 min Duration 20-35 min.

111
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What is the classification of Vecuronium Bromide?

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Neuromuscular blocker.

112
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What is the trade name of Tranexamic Acid (TXA)?

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None

113
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What is the onset and duration of Tranexamic Acid?

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Onset: Within the first 24 hrs. Duration: 3 hrs.

114
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What is the classification of Tranexamic Acid (TXA)?

A

A synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine.

115
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What is the onset and duration of Oxygen?

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Onset: Immediate Duration: Less than 2 min

116
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What is the classification of Oxygen?

A

Gas.

117
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What is the Atrial Intrinsic Rate? (SA)

A

60-100 BPM

118
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What is the Junctional intrinsic rate? (AV)

A

40-60 BPM

119
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What is the Ventricular intrinsic rate?

A

20-40 BPM

120
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For a Normal Sinus Rhythm what are the

Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A 
Rate: 60-100 bpm
Regularity- Regular
P Waves- Yes for each QRS
PRI-.12-.20-
QRS- Less than .12
121
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For Sinus Bradycardia what are the

Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A 
Rate: Under 60
Regularity: Regular
P Wavers- Yes for each QRS
PRI- .12- .20
QRS- less than .12
122
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For Sinus Tachycardia what are the

Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A 
Rate: 100-150
Regularity: Regular
P Wavers- Yes for each QRS
PRI- .12- .20
QRS- less than .12
123
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For Sinus arrhythmia what are the

Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A 
Rate: 60-100 bpm
Regularity:  irregular
P Wavers- Yes for each QRS
PRI- .12- .20
QRS- less than .12
124
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For SVT what are the

Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A

Rate- Above 160 bpm
Regularity- Regular
P Waves- No
PRI- No visible P Waves, cannot be measured

125
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For Atrial Flutter what are the

Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A 
Rate- 200-400 bpm Atrial 
Regularity- regular or irregular
P Waves- generally called flutter waves, More than QRS Complex (sawtooth)
PRI- Not discernible
QRS- Less than .12 sec
126
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For Atrial Fibrillation what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

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Rate- Atrial - Not measurable, Ventricular <100 controlled >100 uncontrolled
Regularity- irregular 
P Waves- No
PRI- None
QRS- Less than .12 sec
127
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For Wandering Pacemaker what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A

Rate- 60- 100 bpm (depends on location of pacemaker)
Regularity- Irregular
P waves- Yes but with variable morphology
PRI- Variable depending on location of pacemaker
QRS- Less than .12 sec

128
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For Premature Atrial Complex what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A

Rate- Depends on underlying rhythm
Regularity- Underlying is regular but irregular due to premature impulses.
P Waves- Yes
PRI- Underlying is regular. premature beat may have short PRi depending on origin.
QRS- less than .12 sec

129
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For a Junctional rhythm what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A

Rate 40-60 bpm
Regularity- regular
P Waves- Inverted before or after QRS or absent because hidden in QRS
PRI- If P Waves present less than .12 sec
QRS- Less than .12

130
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For an accelerated junctional rhythm what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A

Rate 60-100 bpm
Regularity- regular
P Waves- Inverted before or after QRS or absent because hidden in QRS
PRI- If P Waves present less than .12 sec
QRS- Less than .12

131
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For Junctional Tachycardia what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A

Rate Above 100 bpm
Regularity- regular
P Waves- Inverted before or after QRS or absent because hidden in QRS
PRI- If P Waves present less than .12 sec
QRS- Less than .12

132
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For a Junctional Escape (JEB) (Follows a sinus pause) what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A

Rate Dependent on underlying rhythm
Regularity- regular except when JEB impulse is present
P Waves- Inverted before or after QRS or absent because hidden in QRS (Only on JEB)
PRI- If P Waves present less than .12 sec (only on JEB)
QRS- Less than .12

133
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For a Premature Junction Complex (PJC) (Occurs as Premature beat to underlying rhythm) what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A

Rate Dependent on underlying rhythm
Regularity- regular except when PJC impulse is present
P Waves- Inverted before or after QRS or absent because hidden in QRS (Only on PJC)
PRI- If P Waves present less than .12 sec (only on PJC)
QRS- Less than .12

134
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For a Idioventricular rhythm what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A 
Rate: under 40
Regularity: Regular
P waves: None
PRI: No P waves no not applicable
QRS: Abnormally wide
135
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For an Accelerated Idioventricular rhythm what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A 
Rate: 40-100 bpm
Regularity: Regular
P waves: None
PRI: No P waves so not applicable
QRS: Abnormally wide
136
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For Ventricular tachycardia what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A 
Rate- Above 100 bpm
Regularity: Regular
P Waves: none
PRI: No P waves so not applicable
QRS: Abnormally wide
137
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For Ventricular fibrillation what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A 
Rate: Unable to determine
Rhythm: Chaotic (squiggly lines)
P waves: None
PRI: No P waves so not applicable
QRS: Not identifiable
138
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For Premature Ventricular Complex (PVC) what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A 
Rate dependant of underlying rhythm 
Regularity: When PVC impulse is present underlying rhythm makes it regular. 
P Waves: No
PRI: Not applicable
QRS: Abnormally wide
139
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For a 1st degree block what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A 
rate: variable usually 60-100
Regularity- Regular
P Waves: Yes for each QRS
PRI: Greater than .20
QRS: Less than .12
140
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For a 2nd degree type 1 block what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS? (Wenckeback)

A

Rate: variable usually 60-100
Regularity: Atrial- regular Ventricular- Irregular
P Waves: Present, more P waves than QRS complex’s
PRI: Progressively lengthens until P wave is blocked (QRS drops)
QRS: less than .12

141
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for a 3rd degree block what are the Rate, Regularity, P Waves, PRI, and QRS?

A

Rate: Atrial 60-100 Ventricular 60 or less
Regularity: regular
P waves: Present no association with QRS complex’s
PRI: none
QRS: can be greater or less than .12

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