Drug Ref, IV Drug Compatibility & Degradation, Lab Values & Drug Monitoring, Toxicology & Antidotes, Crit. Care, Pharmacogenomics, Allergic Rhinitis, Cough & Cold, & Emergency Preparedness Flashcards
Drug References
Which book have dosage forms, strengths, package size & availability?
Red Book
Drug References
Which book talk about immunizations?
Pink Book
Drug References
Which book talk about CDC’s guide for international travelers?
Yellow Book
Yellow for Sun (plane flies in sky)
Drug References
Which book talk about biological products?
Purple Book
Drug References
Which book talk about therapeutic equivalence?
Orange Book
Drug References
What book talk about pediatrics?
Harriet Lane Handbook
Drug References
What book talk about pregnancy & lactation guide?
Briggs
What resource is good to look up IV compatibility, stability & compounding?
Trissel’s
Drug References
Where do you report drug ADRs?
FAERS
Drug References
Where do you report vaccines ADRs?
VAERS
Drug References
What resource is good to look up drug shortages, recalls & NDC directory?
FDA
IV Drug Compatibility & Degradation
Common drugs that leach into PVC bags:
Etoposide
Paclitaxel
Docetaxel
IV Drug Compatibility & Degradation
Common drugs that cause sorption
Nitroglycerin
Amiodarone
Insulin
Lorazepam
N.A.I.L.
IV Drug Compatibility & Degradation
Drugs that can ONLY be mixed with dextrose
Amphotericin B
Quin/Dalfo (Synercid)
Bactrim
IV Drug Compatibility & Degradation
Drugs that can ONLY be mixed with saline
Unasyn Phenytoin Ampicillin Remicade Daptomycin
U. PARD
IV Drug Compatibility & Degradation
Common causes of IV interaction or degradation risk
Extended infusion times
Heat
Light
IV Drug Compatibility & Degradation
Drugs that are incompatible with PVC can be put in what?
Glass or polyolefin bags instead
IV Drug Compatibility & Degradation
Most drugs use what size micron filters? Except lipids, what size?
Majority 0.22 micron filter
Lipids - 1.2 micron filter
IV Drug Compatibility & Degradation
Discoloration typically indicates what?
Oxidation or other form of decomposition of the drug
Emergency Preparedness, Toxicology & Antidotes
OTC drugs that require child-resistant containers are:
Iron Diphenhydramine APAP NSAIDs Afrin
Emergency Preparedness, Toxicology & Antidotes
Activated Charcoal
Dosed: 1g/kg
Indication: remove toxic amounts of a substance & is not effective if used within one hour of ingestion
don’t use the kind with sorbitol, bc it can induce vomiting & cause electrolyte imbalance
Emergency Preparedness, Toxicology & Antidotes
What is APAP’s antidote?
N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
Emergency Preparedness, Toxicology & Antidotes
What is BZD’s antidote?
Flumazenil
Emergency Preparedness, Toxicology & Antidotes
Digoxin antidote?
DigiFab
Emergency Preparedness, Toxicology & Antidotes
Isoniazid antidote?
Pyridoxine (vit B6)
Emergency Preparedness, Toxicology & Antidotes
Protamine is the antidote to what?
Heparin & LMWH
Emergency Preparedness, Toxicology & Antidotes
Deferoxamine (Desferal) is the antidote to what drug?
Iron
Emergency Preparedness, Toxicology & Antidotes
Vitamin K is the antidote to what drug?
Warfarin
Emergency Preparedness, Toxicology & Antidotes
Naloxone is the antidote to what class?
Opioids
Emergency Preparedness, Toxicology & Antidotes
In acetaminophen toxicity what is used to determine treatment?
APAP serum levels
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
Shock is characterized by
Hypotension & Hypoperfusion
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
What is the general treatment for shock?
- 30 mL/kg crystalloid fluid (NS or D5)
- Peripheral vasoconstrictor
- Beta-1 agonist to increase CO (Dobutamine or Epinephrine)
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
Hypovolemic Shock for Non-hemorrhagic
Crystalloid fluids 30 mL/kg
if pt is unresponsive then use vasopressor but ONLY if intravascular volume is adequate
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
Hypovolemic Shock for Hemorrhagic
Blood products (packed RBCs or fresh frozen plasma)
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
What type of fluids pass freely through membranes & travels into extravascular spaces (tissues)
Crystalloids (NS or D5)
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
What type of fluids are large molecules that remain in the vasculature to increase oncotic pressure?
Colloids (Albumin)
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
Sepsis bundle
- Broad spectrum antibiotics
- Crystalloids 30 mL/kg
- Vasopressors to maintain MAP > 65 mmHg (NE is vasopressor of choice)
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
Name the vasopressors
NE
Epi
Phenylephrine
Dopamine
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
All vasopressors are vesicants and can cause extravasation, which is a medical emergency causing severe tissue damage. What is used to treat the vasopressor extravasation?
Phentolamine
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
What is the strength of epinephrine for IV and IM use?
IV use: 0.1 mg/mL
IM use: 1 mg/mL
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
IV fluid resistant hypotension that requires vasopressors to maintain BP is called?
Septic shock
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
What are other names for vasopressin?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) & arginine vasopressin (AVP)
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
What are the 4 types of shock?
- Hypovolemic (hemorrhagic)
- Distributive (septic)
- Cardiogenic (Post-MI)
- Obstructive (PE)
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
In ADHF, beta blockers should ONLY be stopped when?
if hypotension or hypoperfusion is present (so if pt is in shock)
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
Congestion from ADHF is initially treated with what?
Loop diuretics
IV vasodilators (NTG, Nitroprusside, or nesiritide)
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
Nitroglycerin - When to use? MOA? CI?
When to use: when there is an active MI or uncontrolled HTN but limited use to 24-48 hours
MOA: venous vasodilator at low doses & arterial vasodilator at high doses
CI: when SBP <90 mmHg & concurrent use of PDE-5 inhibitors
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
Nitroprusside - MOA? Monitoring?
MOA: mixed venous & arterial vasodilator at all doses & has greater effect on BP than NTG
Monitoring: requires continuous BP monitoring bc it causes excessive hypotension
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
Cardiogenic shock treatment
Vasopressors and/or positive inotropes
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
What is the inotrope of choice in ADHF with SBP <90 mmHg (hypoperfusion)?
Dobutamine (medium dose)
Critical Care & Fluids/Electrolytes
Dobutamine MOA
beta-1 agonist which increases HR & contraction –> CO