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What is Nitrous Oxide classified as?

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Gaseous analgesic

Used for pain relief in various conditions such as musculoskeletal pain and labor.

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List three indications for Nitrous Oxide.

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  • Pain relief
  • Burns
  • Ischemic chest pain
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What are the contraindications for Nitrous Oxide?

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  • Altered LOC
  • COPD
  • Chest trauma
  • Suspected pneumothorax
  • Decompression sickness
  • Bowel obstruction
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What is the dosage for Nitrous Oxide?

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Self-administered until pain relief

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What classification does Acetaminophen (Tylenol) fall under?

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Central analgesic, antipyretic

Commonly used for pain and fever.

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What are the indications for Acetaminophen?

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  • Mild to moderate pain
  • Fever
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Name two contraindications for Acetaminophen.

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  • Liver disease
  • Hypersensitivity
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What is the maximum dosage of Acetaminophen for adults?

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4g/day

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What is the classification of Ibuprofen?

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NSAID

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

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What are the indications for Ibuprofen?

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  • Pain
  • Fever
  • Inflammation
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List two contraindications for Ibuprofen.

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  • GI ulcers
  • Bleeding disorders
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What is the maximum dosage of Ibuprofen for adults?

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1200 mg/day

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What is Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) also known as?

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Aspirin

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What classification does Aspirin fall under?

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NSAID, antiplatelet, analgesic

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What are the indications for Aspirin?

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Acute coronary syndromes

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What is the dosage for Aspirin?

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160-325 mg PO (chewed)

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What classification does Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) belong to?

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Vasodilator, anti-anginal

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What are the indications for Nitroglycerin?

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Ischemic chest pain (angina, MI)

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What is the maximum dosage for Nitroglycerin in adults?

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3 doses

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What is the classification of Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)?

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Anticholinergic, bronchodilator

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What are the indications for Ipratropium Bromide?

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Bronchospasm (asthma, COPD)

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What is the dosage for Ipratropium Bromide in adults?

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500 mcg NEB q 5 min (Max: 1500 mcg)

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What classification does Salbutamol (Ventolin) fall under?

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Beta2-adrenergic agonist, bronchodilator

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What are the indications for Salbutamol?

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  • Bronchospasm
  • Anaphylaxis
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What is the maximum dosage for Salbutamol in pediatrics?
15 mg
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What is the classification of Glucose (Oral)?
Glucose
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What are the indications for oral glucose?
Hypoglycemia (conscious patients)
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What is the dosage for oral glucose?
25 g orally, may repeat once (Max: 50 g)
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What is Glucagon (GlucaGen) classified as?
Anti-hypoglycemic
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What are the indications for Glucagon?
Hypoglycemia (when IV access is unavailable)
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What is the maximum dosage of Glucagon for adults?
2 mg
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What classification does Dextrose (D50W) belong to?
Carbohydrate
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What are the indications for Dextrose?
Hypoglycemia
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What is the maximum dosage for Dextrose in pediatrics weighing less than 10 kg?
0.5 g/kg IV q 5 min PRN
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What classification does Naloxone (Narcan) fall under?
Narcotic (Opioid) Antagonist
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What are the indications for Naloxone?
Opioid-induced respiratory depression
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What is the maximum dosage of Naloxone for adults?
10 mg
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What classification does Epinephrine (Adrenalin) belong to?
Adrenergic Agonist (Sympathomimetic)
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What are the indications for Epinephrine?
Anaphylaxis
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What is the maximum dosage of Epinephrine for adults?
0.5 mg
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What classification does Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) fall under?
Antihistamine
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What are the indications for Diphenhydramine?
Allergic reactions, anaphylaxis
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What is the maximum dosage of Diphenhydramine for pediatrics?
50 mg
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What classification does Dimenhydrinate (Gravol) belong to?
Antiemetic, Antivertigo, Antihistamine
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What are the indications for Dimenhydrinate?
Nausea and/or vomiting
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What is the maximum dosage of Dimenhydrinate for pediatrics?
25 mg
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What is the classification of Medical Oxygen?
Element, Gas
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What are the indications for Medical Oxygen?
* Hypoxia * Respiratory distress * Cardiac arrest * Trauma * Altered LOC * Shock
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What is the dosage for Medical Oxygen via nasal cannula?
1-6 L/min (24-44% O2)
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What are the contraindications for Medical Oxygen?
Known paraquat poisoning
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What precautions should be taken when using Medical Oxygen?
Use with caution in COPD patients; can cause mucosal dryness if not humidified

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