Drug Cards

Question 1

Epinephrine IM or SC Dose

Answer 1

Adult: 0.3mg to 0.5 mg

Peds: 0.01 mg

Question 2

Oral Glucose dose

Answer 2

Varies

Question 3

Aspirin dose

Answer 3

Adult: 160 to 325 mg

Peds: N/A

Question 4

Ipratropium Bromide Dose

Answer 4

Adult & Peds: 0.5 mg

Question 5

Epinephrine (Nebulized) dose

Answer 5

5 mg

Question 6

Racemic Epinephrine dose

Answer 6

11.25 mg

Question 7

Naloxone

Answer 7

Adult: 0.4 to 2.0 mg

Peds: 0.1 mg

Question 8

Glucagon

Answer 8

Adult Dose: 1.0 mg

Peds: 0.1 mg

Question 9

Albuterol

Answer 9

Sympthomimtic

SABA - Short Acting Beta Agonist

Bronchodilator used to treat conditions that cause bronchospasms.

Stimulates adrenergic receptors of sympathetic nervous system.

Question 10

Albuterol Action

Answer 10

Stimulates Bata-2 adrenergic receptors in the lungs which leads to the relaxation of smooth muscles in the airway.
Causes the airways to dilate increasing airflow and reduces air from being trapped.

Question 11

Albuterol Indications

Answer 11

Bronchospasms due to asthma, COPD or anaphylaxis.

Hyperkalemia (temporarily lowers K+ levels)
(triggers Na+ / K+ pump)

Question 12

Albuterol Contraindications

Answer 12

Hypersensitivity, Hypokalemia, dysrhythmias, synergistic with other sympathomimetics

Use caution in PT with cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, seizure disorders, hyperthyroidism.

Question 13

Albuterol Adverse/side effects

Answer 13

Tremors, Headaches, Palpitations, Dysrhythmias, nausea/ vomiting, chest discomfort, dry mouth

Question 14

Albuterol doses

Answer 14

Adult dose: 2.5 - 5mg in Nebulizer
-Distress = 5mg
-hyperkalemia 5mg
-Inhaler 1-2 puffs

Peds Dose: 2.5 - 5mg in Nebulizer
-Hyperkalemia 5mg
-Inhaler 4-8/6 Puffs

Question 15

Albuterol Time to Onset

Answer 15

5-10 Minutes
Peak 30 Minutes
1-1.5 hours

Question 16

Albuterol Duration

Answer 16

3-6 Hours

Question 17

Atrovent / Ipratropium Bromide

Answer 17

Anticholinergic Bronchodilator

Treats respiratory issues such as COPD or Asthma

Question 18

Atrovent Action

Answer 18

Blocks the action of Acetylcholine, Helping relax the airways.

Selectively binds to muscarinic receptors in smooth muscles of the airway leading to prolonged bronchodilation.

Question 19

Atrovent indications

Answer 19

Bronchospasm due to asthma, COPD, Anaphylaxis.

Question 20

Atrovent contra indications

Answer 20

-hypersensitivity,
-Allergy to peanuts
-use of atropine

Question 21

Atrovent nebulizer dosages

Answer 21

Adult Asthma Nebulized:

500 mcg, every 20 minutes, 3x, PRN

Adult COPD nebulized: 500 mcg

Pediatric Asthma:

< 5 yo: 250 mcg every 20 minutes, 3 x

5-12 years: 250-500 mcg every 20 minutes, 3x, PRN

> 12 years: 500 mcg, 3x every 20 Minutes, PRN

Question 22

Atrovent inhaler dosages

Answer 22

Adult COPD:
-2 Puffs (34mcg) per 6 hours, PRN Do not exceed 12 puffs a day.

Adult Asthma:
-8 Puffs (136mcg) every 20 minutes
PRN for Hours

Pediatric Asthma:
- < 5 years: 2 puffs/20 minutes PRN for 3 hours

• < 5-12 years: 4-8 Puffs/20 minutes, up to 3 hours

> 12 years: 8 Puffs/20 Minutes, up to 3 hrours