Drug Test 5 Flashcards
What are the trade names for Albuterol?
Proventil, Ventolin
What is the onset and duration of Albuterol?
Onset: 5-15min Duration 2-6 hours.
What is the classification of Albuterol?
Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator, beta 2 agonist
By what action does Albuterol work?
Relaxes the bronchial muscles and peripheral vasculature.
What are the indications for Albuterol?
Asthma exacerbation, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reaction.
What are the contra/ cautions of Albuterol?
Tachycardia, Synergistic with other Sympathomimetics
What are the side/ adverse effects of Albuterol?
Palpitations, chest pain, tachycardia, hypertension, tremors.
What is the route and administration of Albuterol?
Inhalation, the medication is nebulized, may be repeated every 10 minutes.
What is the Adult dose of Albuterol?
2.5 mg in 3 cc of NS
What is the Pediatric dose of Albuterol?
Less than 1 year 1.25 mg in 3 cc of NS 1 year + 2.5 mg in 3 cc of NS ,
What is the trade name of Epinephrine 1:1000?
Adrenalin
What is the onset and duration of Epinephrine 1:1000?
Onset: 1-2 min IV 5-10 IM. Duration:5-10 min
What is the classification of Epinephrine 1:1000?
Sympathomimetic
What is the action of Epinephrine 1:000?
Vasoconstriction, Positive inotropic, chronotropic and dromotropic effects.
What is the indication of use for Epinephrine 1:1000?
Severe Hypotension, Anaphylaxis, Strider
What is the Contra/ Cautions of Epinephrine 1:1000?
Hypertension, Hypothermia
What are the side/ adverse effects of Epinephrine 1:000?
Tachycardia, hypertension, chest pain.
What are the Routes and administration of Epinephrine 1:1000?
Severe Hypotension: IV/IO drip Anaphylaxis:.IM every 5 min max 1.2 mg Strider: Nebulized
What are the Adult doses of Epinephrine 1:1000?
Severe hypotension: 2-10 mcg/ min Anaphylaxis: 0.3-0.5 mg Strider: 2ml with 3ml normal saline
What is the Pediatric dose of Epinephrine 1:1000?
Severe hypotension: 0.1-2mcg/kg/min Anaphylaxis: 0.01 mg/kg Strider: 2 mg with 3 ml Normal saline