Cumulative Quiz 1 Flashcards
What is the trade name of Aspirin?
ASA, Bayer
What is the onset and duration of Aspirin?
Onset: 15-30 min
Duration: 4-6 hours
What is the classification of Aspirin?
Anti-Platet Aggregate, Anti-inflammatory agent, NSAID
What is the action of Aspirin?
Prevents platelets from clumping.
What is the indication for Aspirin?
ACS, new onset of chest pain, mild to moderate fever and pain.
What is the contra/cautions of Aspirin?
Pediatrics, caution with patient who takes blood thinners/ active ulcers or asthma.
What is the side/ adverse effects of Aspirin?
Prolonged bleeding, GI bleeding, wheezing, tinnitus, Heart burn.
What is the route/ administration of Aspirin?
Oral preferably chewed
What is the adult dose of Aspirin?
324mg
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What is the Trade Name of Lactated Ringers?
None
What is the onset/ duration of Lactated Ringers?
Immediate/ Effects cease after infusion
What is the classification of Lactated Ringers?
Isotonic Crystalloid solution
What is the Action of Lactated Ringers?
Replaces water and Electrolytes
What is the indication for Lactated Ringers?
Hypovolemic shock, IV maintenance
What are the cautions/ cautions of Lactated Ringers?
Congestive heart failure, renal failure
What are the side effects of Lactated Ringers?
Rare in therapeutic dosages
What is the route and administration Lactated Ringers?
IV/IO
What is the adult dose of Lactated Ringers?
500 ml increments (max 2 liters)
What is the pediatric dose of Lactated Ringers?
20ml/kg (max 60 ml/kg call OLMC for further dosing)
What is the trade name of Nitroglycerin?
Nitrostat, Nitro-bid, Tridil
What is the onset/ duration of Nitroglycerin?
Onset: 1-3 min
Duration: 30-60 min
What is the Classification of Nitroglycerin?
Vasodilator
What is the action of Nitroglycerin?
Smooth muscle relaxant, decreases workload of on the heart