Drug Quiz 3 Flashcards
Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Glucose, Activated Charcoal
What are the classifications of Acetaminophen?
Analgesic and Antipyretic
Acetaminophen is a narcotic pain reliever.
FALSE.
What is the function of a antipyretic drug?
it works to reduce fever
What cases would require caution when administering Tylenol?
Infants < 3 years
Paitents with liver disease
Which of the following is a side effect of Acetaminophen? A. Pain B. Intestinal Discomfort C. Dizziness D. Minimal if in recommended dose range
D. Minimal if in recommended dose rang
Adult dosage for Tylenol is ________mg PO.
1000
If a child is 19kg, what would be the recommended dose of Acetaminophen?
285mg
What is the accurate pediatric dose for Acetaminophen? A. 2.5mg/ kg B. 15mg/kg C. Not indicated D. 1 tablet
B. 15mg /kg
Contraindication of Acetaminophen includes______.
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Hypersensitivity.
Indications for Acetaminophen are: A. Chest pain that gets better with rest B. Seizures C. Moderate pain and Fever D. Upset stomach
C. Moderate Pain and Fever
Activated Charcoal is combined with ______ to promote _______.
Sorbitol; Gastric Molbility
The classification of Activated Charcoal is A. Adsorbant B. Bronchodialor C. Sedative D.Analgesic
A. Adsorbant
Actidose is indicated for_____.
Acute Ingested Poisoning
Contraindicated poisons not for charcoal use:
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Cyanide Mineral Acids Caustic Alkais Organic Solvents Iron Ethanol Methanol
You find a 39 year old man unconscious. You suspect poisoning. What would be the appropriate way to administer charcoal?
A. Per os
B. No administration since airway cannot be controlled
C. Sublingually
D. Intramuscular
B. No administration since airway cannot be controlled
Actidose works to
adsorb and bind to toxins to prevent adsorption into the intestines.
The 4 side effects of activated charcoal could be:
Vomitting
Diarreah
Constipation
Darkening of the stool
If you are treating a 30kg 10 year old with activated charcoal, what should be the dose?
25g
(max ped dose is 25g)`
Normal Pediatric dose for Activated Charcoal
1g /kg
Name the precautions associated with AChar,
Administer after emesis
or in cases where emesis is contraindicated
What is emesis?
Vomitting
When should Advil NOT be administered?
A. An adult complaining of a headache with an unrelated open wound
B. An adolescent having soreness after an injury
C. A school child with a fever
D. A women complaining of severe menstrual cramps
A. An adult complaining of a headache with an unrelated open wound
Pearls of Ibuprofen.
4-5
Drug Allergy Renal Disease Active Bleeding Stomach Ulcer In need of surgery (based on an injury)
What precautions should be considered with Motrin?
GI bleeding and upset stomach
What does NSAID stand for in the classification of drugs?
Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Functions of Ibuprofen.
Anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor.
Indications for Ibuprofen/Advil/Motrin.
Mild to moderate pain & Fever
The side effects of Ibuprofen INCLUDE A.Heartburn B. Nausea and Vomiting C. Wheezing D. All of the indicated above
D. All of the indicated above
The _____ dosage for Ibuprofen is 400-800mg.
Adult
What age group is Ibuprofen NOT recommended? A. ALL children under 12 B. Infants under 6 months C. The elderly D. Children under 5
B. Infants under 6 months
The pediatric dosage for Advil is….
10mg/ kg
The motrin dose for a 17kg child with a fever should be
170mg PER OS
What is the adult dosage for Ibuprofen?
400-800mg
Minimum Age for glucose is A.3 years B. 18 months C. 5 years D. 24 months
A. 3 years
You administer glucose to a patient without a gag reflex. What might happen?
Patient can aspirate drug.
You should repeat the dose of glucose based on the patient BGL.
True
You should take precaution when administering glucose if the patient: A. is a child B. Has trouble swallowing C. Is use to another form of glucose D. Has dentures
B.Has trouble swallowing
physiological response to the administration of glucose
Increase in blood sugar
The glucose dosage for the adult is NOT the same as it is for children.
FALSE.
They require the same dose: one packet/tube
3 contraindiciations for glucose
1) patient cannot swallow
2) Unconscious
3) ?
Diabetic patient that has not taken insulin in multiple days
There are no side effects of glucose if given properly.
TRUE
Glucose is a monosaccharide, therefore it is a…
Carbohydrate
Indications for glucose.
Altered mental status
known history of diabetes mellitus
