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Glucagon

A

Pancreatic hormone
Increases BGL by stimulating release of glycogen

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Sodium Bicarbonate

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Electrolyte
Alkalizing Agent

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Tranexamic acid
(TXA)

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Inhibits clot breakdown
Antifibrinolytic agent/hemostatic agent

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4
Q

Diphenhydramine
(Benadryl)

A

Antihistamine
Anticholinergic
Blocks histamine (H1) receptor sites

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Acetaminophen
(Tylenol)

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Antipyretic/inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins

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6
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Flumazenil
(Romazicon)

A

Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist (antidote)

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Ondansetron
(Zofran)

A

Antiemetic
GI serotonin antagonist

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Succinylcholine (SUX)
(Anectine)

A

Paralytic
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent (short acting)

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9
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Magnesium Sulfate

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Electrolyte
Anti-inflammatory

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Calcium gluconate 10%

A

Electrolyte

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11
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Naloxone
(Narcan)

A

Opioid antagonist

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Dextrose

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Carbohydrate - increases BGL

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13
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Diltiazem
(Cardizem)

A

Calcium channel blocker
Slows heart rate

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Labetalol
(Trandate)

A

Antihypertensive
Non-selective beta blocker (a1, b1, b2 - HR and SV)

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Epinephrine 1:10,000
(Cardiac epi)

A

Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist

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Amiodarone
(Corderone)

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Antidysrhythmic
Delays repolarization

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Atropine sulfate

A

Anticholinergic
Increases HR by blocking vagal stimulation
Dries secretions

18
Q

Hydralazine
(Apresoline)

A

Antihypertensive
Vasodilator

19
Q

Aspirin
(Acetylsalicylic acid - ASA)

A

Antiplatelet
Analgesic, antipyretic, anti inflammatory

20
Q

Adenosine
(Adenocard)

A

Antidysrhythmic
Delays conduction through AV node

21
Q

Heparin
(Lovenox)

A

Anticoagulant
Enhances inhibitory effects of antithrombin III

22
Q

2% lidocaine
(Xylocane)

A

Antidysrhythmic
Anesthetic

23
Q

Nitroglycerin
(Nitrostat)

A

Vasodilator
Reduces preload

24
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Furosemide
(Lasix)

A

Loop diuretic
Increases urine output

25
Q

Albuterol
(Proventil/Ventolin)

A

Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Beta 2 agonist
Bronchodilator

26
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Ipatropium bromide
(Atrovent)

A

Parasympatholytic
Cholinergic antagonist
Bronchodilator

27
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Epinephrine 1:1,000
(Adrenaline)

A

Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist

28
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Dexamethasone
(Decadron)

A

Corticosteroid
Suppress inflammation

29
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Methylprednisolone
(Solu-Medrol)

A

Corticosteroid
Suppress inflammation

30
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Droperidol

A

Antipsychotic (chemical restraint)
Antiemetic

31
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Morphine

A

Opioid analgesic
Opiate agonist
SCHEDULE II NARCOTIC

32
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Midazolam
(Versed)

A

Benzodiazepine
Sedative
Anticonvulsant
SCHEDULE IV NARCOTIC

33
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Haloperidol
(Haldol)

A

Antipsychotic

34
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Ketorolac
(Toradol)

A

NSAID analgesic

35
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Ketamine
(Ketalar)

A

Non-opioid analgesic
Sedative
SCHEDULE III NARCOTIC

36
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Fentanyl
(Sublimaze)

A

Opioid analgesic
Opiate agonist
SCHEDULE II NARCOTIC

37
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Etomidate
(Amidate)

A

Hypnotic
Sedative

38
Q

Norepinephrine
(Levophed)

A

Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Alpha 1 agonist

39
Q

Epinephrine drip
(A “pressor”)

A

Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist

40
Q

Dopamine
(Intropine)

A

Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist

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