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Drug Test 5 Flashcards

1
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What are the trade names for Albuterol?

A

Proventil, Ventolin

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What is the onset and duration of Albuterol?

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Onset: 5-15min Duration 2-6 hours.

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What is the classification of Albuterol?

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Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator, beta 2 agonist

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By what action does Albuterol work?

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Relaxes the bronchial muscles and peripheral vasculature.

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What are the indications for Albuterol?

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Asthma exacerbation, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reaction.

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What are the contra/ cautions of Albuterol?

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Tachycardia, Synergistic with other Sympathomimetics

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What are the side/ adverse effects of Albuterol?

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Palpitations, chest pain, tachycardia, hypertension, tremors.

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What is the route and administration of Albuterol?

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Inhalation, the medication is nebulized, may be repeated every 10 minutes.

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What is the Adult dose of Albuterol?

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2.5 mg in 3 cc of NS

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What is the Pediatric dose of Albuterol?

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Less than 1 year 1.25 mg in 3 cc of NS 1 year + 2.5 mg in 3 cc of NS ,

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What is the trade name of Epinephrine 1:1000?

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Adrenalin

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What is the onset and duration of Epinephrine 1:1000?

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Onset: 1-2 min IV 5-10 IM. Duration:5-10 min

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13
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What is the classification of Epinephrine 1:1000?

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Sympathomimetic

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What is the action of Epinephrine 1:000?

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Vasoconstriction, Positive inotropic, chronotropic and dromotropic effects.

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What is the indication of use for Epinephrine 1:1000?

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Severe Hypotension, Anaphylaxis, Strider

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What is the Contra/ Cautions of Epinephrine 1:1000?

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Hypertension, Hypothermia

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What are the side/ adverse effects of Epinephrine 1:000?

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Tachycardia, hypertension, chest pain.

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What are the Routes and administration of Epinephrine 1:1000?

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Severe Hypotension: IV/IO drip Anaphylaxis:.IM every 5 min max 1.2 mg Strider: Nebulized

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What are the Adult doses of Epinephrine 1:1000?

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Severe hypotension: 2-10 mcg/ min Anaphylaxis: 0.3-0.5 mg Strider: 2ml with 3ml normal saline

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What is the Pediatric dose of Epinephrine 1:1000?

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Severe hypotension: 0.1-2mcg/kg/min Anaphylaxis: 0.01 mg/kg Strider: 2 mg with 3 ml Normal saline

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What is the trade name of Furosemide?

22
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What is the onset and duration of Furosemide?

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Onset: 15-20 min IV Duration: 2 hrs

23
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What is the classification of Furosemide?

A

Loop Diuretic

24
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What is the Action of Furosemide?

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Increases Urine Output

25
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What are the indications for Furosemide?

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CHF, Pulmonary edema, hypertensive crisis

26
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What are the contra/ cautions of Furosemide?

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Hypovolemia, anuria, hypotension, pregnancy

27
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What are the side/ adverse effects of Furosemide?

A

ECG changes, hypotension

28
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What is the route/ administration of Furosemide?

29
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What is the adult dose of Furosemide?

A

40 mg (max of 80 mg) or twice the amount of pt prescribed dose max (120 mg)

30
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What is the pediatric dose of Furosemide?

31
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What is the trade name of Naloxone?

32
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What is the onset and duration of Naloxone?

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Onset: 2min Duration: 30-60 min (not as long as heroin)

33
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What is the classification of Naloxone?

A

Opioid antagonist

34
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What is the action of Naloxone?

A

Competitive inhibition at narcotic receptor site.

35
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What is the indication Naloxone?

A

Opiate overdose

36
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What is the contra/ Cautions of Naloxone?

A

Caution with narcotic-dependent patients

37
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What are the side/ adverse effects of Naloxone?

A

Withdrawal symptoms, nausea, vomiting, seizures

38
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What is the route and administration of Naloxone?

A

IV/IN/IM/IO may repeat once

39
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What is the adult dose of Naloxone?

A

0.4-2.0 mg

40
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What is the pediatric dose of Naloxone?

41
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What is the trade name of Ipratropium?

42
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What is the onset and duration of Ipratropium?

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Onset: 5-15 min Duration:4-6hrs

43
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What is the classification of Ipratropium?

A

Anticholinergic, bronchodilator

44
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What is the action of Ipratropium?

A

Inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at the receptor sites of bronchial smooth muscle.

45
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What is the indication for Ipratropium?

A

Persistent bronchospasm, COPD exacerbation, wheezing.

46
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What are the contra/ cautions of Ipratropium?

A

Atropine, alkaloids, allergy to peanuts

47
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What are the side/ adverse effects of Ipratropium?

A

Dyspnea, tachycardia, palpitations, MI

48
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What is the route and administration of Ipatropium?

A

Nebulized and mixed with the first dose of albuterol.

49
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What is the adult dose of Ipatropium?

50
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What is the pediatric dose of Ipratropium?

A

5-12 years old 0.125-0.25 mg, 12 years and older 0.25-0.5 mg

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