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Drug Quiz 3 Flashcards

Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Glucose, Activated Charcoal

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1
Q

What are the classifications of Acetaminophen?

A

Analgesic and Antipyretic

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2
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Acetaminophen is a narcotic pain reliever.

A

FALSE.

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3
Q

What is the function of a antipyretic drug?

A

it works to reduce fever

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4
Q

What cases would require caution when administering Tylenol?

A

Infants < 3 years

Paitents with liver disease

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5
Q 
Which of the following is a side effect of Acetaminophen?
A. Pain
B. Intestinal Discomfort
C. Dizziness
D. Minimal if  in recommended dose range
A

D. Minimal if in recommended dose rang

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6
Q

Adult dosage for Tylenol is ________mg PO.

A

1000

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7
Q

If a child is 19kg, what would be the recommended dose of Acetaminophen?

A

285mg

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8
Q 
What is the accurate pediatric dose for Acetaminophen?
A. 2.5mg/ kg
B. 15mg/kg 
C. Not indicated
D. 1 tablet
A

B. 15mg /kg

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9
Q

Contraindication of Acetaminophen includes______.

1

A

Hypersensitivity.

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10
Q 
Indications for Acetaminophen are:
A. Chest pain that gets better with rest
B. Seizures
C. Moderate pain and Fever
D. Upset stomach
A

C. Moderate Pain and Fever

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11
Q

Activated Charcoal is combined with ______ to promote _______.

A

Sorbitol; Gastric Molbility

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12
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The classification of Activated Charcoal is
A. Adsorbant
B. Bronchodialor
C. Sedative
D.Analgesic
A

A. Adsorbant

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13
Q

Actidose is indicated for_____.

A

Acute Ingested Poisoning

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14
Q

Contraindicated poisons not for charcoal use:

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A 
Cyanide
Mineral Acids
Caustic Alkais
Organic Solvents
Iron
Ethanol
Methanol
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Q

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

A

B. No administration since airway cannot be controlled

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16
Q

Actidose works to

A

adsorb and bind to toxins to prevent adsorption into the intestines.

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17
Q

The 4 side effects of activated charcoal could be:

A

Vomitting
Diarreah
Constipation
Darkening of the stool

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18
Q

If you are treating a 30kg 10 year old with activated charcoal, what should be the dose?

A

25g

(max ped dose is 25g)`

19
Q

Normal Pediatric dose for Activated Charcoal

A

1g /kg

20
Q

Name the precautions associated with AChar,

A

Administer after emesis

or in cases where emesis is contraindicated

21
Q

What is emesis?

A

Vomitting

22
Q

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

A. An adult complaining of a headache with an unrelated open wound

23
Q

Pearls of Ibuprofen.

4-5

A 
Drug Allergy
Renal Disease
Active Bleeding 
Stomach Ulcer
In need of surgery (based on an injury)
24
Q

What precautions should be considered with Motrin?

A

GI bleeding and upset stomach

25
Q

What does NSAID stand for in the classification of drugs?

A

Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drug

26
Q

Functions of Ibuprofen.

A

Anti-inflammatory and prostaglandin inhibitor.

27
Q

Indications for Ibuprofen/Advil/Motrin.

A

Mild to moderate pain & Fever

28
Q 
The side effects of Ibuprofen INCLUDE
A.Heartburn
B. Nausea and Vomiting
C. Wheezing
D. All of the indicated above
A

D. All of the indicated above

29
Q

The _____ dosage for Ibuprofen is 400-800mg.

A

Adult

30
Q 
What age group is Ibuprofen NOT recommended?
A. ALL children under 12
B. Infants under 6 months
C. The elderly
D. Children under 5
A

B. Infants under 6 months

31
Q

The pediatric dosage for Advil is….

A

10mg/ kg

32
Q

The motrin dose for a 17kg child with a fever should be

A

170mg PER OS

33
Q

What is the adult dosage for Ibuprofen?

A

400-800mg

34
Q 
Minimum Age for glucose is 
A.3 years
B. 18 months
C. 5 years
D. 24 months
A

A. 3 years

35
Q

You administer glucose to a patient without a gag reflex. What might happen?

A

Patient can aspirate drug.

36
Q

You should repeat the dose of glucose based on the patient BGL.

A

True

37
Q 
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
A

B.Has trouble swallowing

38
Q

physiological response to the administration of glucose

A

Increase in blood sugar

39
Q

The glucose dosage for the adult is NOT the same as it is for children.

A

FALSE.

They require the same dose: one packet/tube

40
Q

3 contraindiciations for glucose

1) patient cannot swallow
2) Unconscious
3) ?

A

Diabetic patient that has not taken insulin in multiple days

41
Q

There are no side effects of glucose if given properly.

A

TRUE

42
Q

Glucose is a monosaccharide, therefore it is a…

A

Carbohydrate

43
Q

Indications for glucose.

A

Altered mental status

known history of diabetes mellitus

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