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1
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What is Nitrous Oxide classified as?

A

Gaseous analgesic

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

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2
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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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4
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What is the dosage for Nitrous Oxide?

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Self-administered until pain relief

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5
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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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6
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What are the indications for Acetaminophen?

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  • Mild to moderate pain
  • Fever
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7
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Name two contraindications for Acetaminophen.

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  • Liver disease
  • Hypersensitivity
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8
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What is the maximum dosage of Acetaminophen for adults?

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4g/day

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9
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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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12
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What is the maximum dosage of Ibuprofen for adults?

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1200 mg/day

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13
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What is Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) also known as?

A

Aspirin

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14
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What classification does Aspirin fall under?

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NSAID, antiplatelet, analgesic

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15
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What are the indications for Aspirin?

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Acute coronary syndromes

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16
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What is the dosage for Aspirin?

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160-325 mg PO (chewed)

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17
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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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19
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What is the maximum dosage for Nitroglycerin in adults?

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3 doses

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20
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What is the classification of Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)?

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Anticholinergic, bronchodilator

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21
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What are the indications for Ipratropium Bromide?

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Bronchospasm (asthma, COPD)

22
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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)

23
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What classification does Salbutamol (Ventolin) fall under?

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Beta2-adrenergic agonist, bronchodilator

24
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What are the indications for Salbutamol?

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  • Bronchospasm
  • Anaphylaxis
25
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What is the maximum dosage for Salbutamol in pediatrics?

26
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What is the classification of Glucose (Oral)?

27
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What are the indications for oral glucose?

A

Hypoglycemia (conscious patients)

28
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What is the dosage for oral glucose?

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25 g orally, may repeat once (Max: 50 g)

29
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What is Glucagon (GlucaGen) classified as?

A

Anti-hypoglycemic

30
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What are the indications for Glucagon?

A

Hypoglycemia (when IV access is unavailable)

31
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What is the maximum dosage of Glucagon for adults?

32
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What classification does Dextrose (D50W) belong to?

A

Carbohydrate

33
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What are the indications for Dextrose?

A

Hypoglycemia

34
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What is the maximum dosage for Dextrose in pediatrics weighing less than 10 kg?

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0.5 g/kg IV q 5 min PRN

35
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What classification does Naloxone (Narcan) fall under?

A

Narcotic (Opioid) Antagonist

36
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What are the indications for Naloxone?

A

Opioid-induced respiratory depression

37
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What is the maximum dosage of Naloxone for adults?

38
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What classification does Epinephrine (Adrenalin) belong to?

A

Adrenergic Agonist (Sympathomimetic)

39
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What are the indications for Epinephrine?

A

Anaphylaxis

40
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What is the maximum dosage of Epinephrine for adults?

41
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What classification does Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) fall under?

A

Antihistamine

42
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What are the indications for Diphenhydramine?

A

Allergic reactions, anaphylaxis

43
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What is the maximum dosage of Diphenhydramine for pediatrics?

44
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What classification does Dimenhydrinate (Gravol) belong to?

A

Antiemetic, Antivertigo, Antihistamine

45
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What are the indications for Dimenhydrinate?

A

Nausea and/or vomiting

46
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What is the maximum dosage of Dimenhydrinate for pediatrics?

47
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What is the classification of Medical Oxygen?

A

Element, Gas

48
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What are the indications for Medical Oxygen?

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  • Hypoxia
  • Respiratory distress
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Trauma
  • Altered LOC
  • Shock
49
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What is the dosage for Medical Oxygen via nasal cannula?

A

1-6 L/min (24-44% O2)

50
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What are the contraindications for Medical Oxygen?

A

Known paraquat poisoning

51
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What precautions should be taken when using Medical Oxygen?

A

Use with caution in COPD patients; can cause mucosal dryness if not humidified

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