Drug Test Final Flashcards
What is the trade name of Acetaminophen?
Tylenol
What is the onset and duration of Acetaminophen?
Onset: 45 min
Duration: 3-4 hours
What is the classification of Acetaminophen?
Analgesic, antipyretic
What is the action of Acetaminophen?
Analgesic activity, antipyretic
What is the indication of Acetaminophen?
Fever, pain
What are the contra/ cautions of Acetaminophen?
Liver dysfunction
What are the side/ adverse effects of Acetaminophen?
Nausea, vomiting, hepatoxicity
What is the route/ administration of Acetaminophen?
Oral/ rectal, may repeat every 4 hours
What is the adult dose of Acetaminophen?
650-1000mg (max of 4 grams per day)
What is the pediatric dose of Acetaminophen?
15mg/kg (max 75 mg/kg)
What is the trade name of Activated Charcoal?
EZ-Char, Actidose, Liqui-Char
What is the onset and duration of Activated Charcoal?
Onset: 20 minutes to over an hour
Duration: up to 3 hrs
What is the classification of Activated Charcoal?
Adsorbent
What is the action of Activated Charcoal?
Binds to and adsorbs toxic substances from the GI tract
What is the indication of Activated Charcoal?
Oral poisonings and medication overdose
What are the contra/ cautions of Activated Charcoal?
Patient unable to swallow. Ingestion of corrosives, caustics, liquids, hydrocarbons. Patients with undiagnosed abdominal pain or known GI obstruction.
What are the side/ adverse effects of Activated Charcoal?
Aspiration, constipation, vomiting
What is the route/ administration of Activated Charcoal?
Oral/ nasogastric tube. Call medical control before using. Shake well.
What is the adult dose of Activated Charcoal?
25-50 grams
What is the pediatric dose of Activated Charcoal?
1g/kg
What is the trade name of Adenosine?
Adenocard
What is the onset and duration of Adenosine?
Onset: Rapid
Duration: Brief
What is the classification of Adenosine?
Antiarrhythmic
What is the action of Adenosine?
Slows conduction through the AV node.
What is the indication of Adenosine?
Symptomatic SVT/ PSVT
What are the contra/ cautions of Adenosine?
2nd or 3rd degree heart block, drug induced tachycardia.
What is the side/ adverse effects of Adensoine?
Cardiac arrest, bronchospasm, chest pain, hypotension, SOB.
What is the route/ administration of Adenosine?
IV/IO rapid followed by immediate flush may repeat every 3 minutes.
What is the adult dose of Adenosine?
6mg 1st dose, 12 mg2nd dose.
What is the pediatric dose of Adenosine?
0.1 mg/kg 1st dose, 0.2 mg/kg 2nd dose.
What is the trade name of 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
What is the action of Albuterol?
Relaxation of bronchial muscles and peripheral vasculature.
What is the indication of Albuterol?
Asthma exacerbation, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reaction.
What is 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/ administration of Albuterol?
Inhalation, medication is nebulized, may be repeated every 10 minutes.
What is the adult dose of Albuterol?
2.5mg in 3cc of NS
What is the pediatric dose of Albuterol?
> 1-year-old 2.5 mg in 3 cc of NS
< 1-year-old 1.25 mg in 3 cc of NS
What are the trade names of Amiodarone?
Cordarone, Pacerone
What is the onset and duration of Amiodarone?
Onset: Immediate
Duration: Variable but considered 30-45 dyas
What is the classification of Amiodarone?
Antiarrhythmic
What is the action of Amiodarone?
Delays repolarization and increases the duration of action potential.
What is the indication of Amiodarone?
V-fib, Pulseless V-Tach, Stable wide complex tachycardia, ROSC
What is are the contra and cautions of Amiodarone?
Sinus bradycardia, heart blocks
What are the side/ adverse effects of Amiodarone?
Loss of coordination, numbness or tingling, liver and lung problems.
What is the route/ administration of Amiodarone?
V-fib, Pulseless V-Tach: IV/IO
Stable wide complex tachycardia: IV/IO push over 10 minutes
ROSC: IV drip only if amiodarone bolus was used previously.
What is the adult dose of Amiodarone?
V-fib, Pulseless V-Tach: 300mg 150mg
Stable wide complex tachycardia: 150mg repeated once
ROSC: 1 mg/min when using a drip
What is the pediatric dose of Amiodarone?
V-fib, Pulseless V-Tach: 5 mg/kg may be repeated twice max of 15mg/kg
Stable wide complex tachycardia: 5mg/kg repeated once.
What is the trade name of Aspirin?
ASA, Bayer
What is the onset and duration of Aspirin?
Onset: 15-30 min
Duration: 4-6 hours
What is the classification of Aspirin?
Anti-Platelet aggregate, anti-inflammatory agent, NSAID.
What is the action of Aspirin?
Prevents platelets from clumping
What is the indication of Aspirin?
ACS, new onset chest pain, mild to moderate fever and pain.
What are the Contra/ Cautions of Aspirin?
Pediatrics, caution with patient on blood thinners, active ulcers or asthma.
What are the Side/ Adverse effects of Aspirin?
Prolonged bleeding, GI bleeding, wheezing, Tinnitus, heart burn
What is the route/ administration of Aspirin?
Oral Preferably chewed
What is the adult dose of Aspirin?
324mg
What is the pediatric dose of Aspirin?
Do not give to Pediatrics
What is the trade name of Atropine?
None
What is the onset/duration of Atropine?
Onset: Rapid
Duration: 2-6 hours
What is the classification of Atropine?
Parasympatholytic, anticholinergic agent
What is the action of Atropine?
Increases heart rate
What is the indication of Atropine?
Unstable bradycardia, Organophosphate poisoning/ Nerve agents
What are the contra/ cautions of Atropine?
Tachycardia, hypothermic bradycardia, caution with glaucoma.
What is side/ adverse effects of Atropine?
Palpitations
What is the route/ administration of Atropine?
IV/IO/IM Unstable brady- repeat every 3-5min
Nerve agents: every 15 minutes until patient improves.
What is the adult dose of Atropine?
Unstable bradycardia: .5mg (max 3mg) may be repeated every 3-5 minutes.
Organophosphate poisoning: 2.0mg (mild to moderate symptoms) 4.0mg
What is the pediatric dose of Atropine?
Unstable bradycardia: 0.02 mg/kg may be repeated once (max single dose 0.5mg, Minimum dose 0.1mg)
Organophosphate poisoning: See department protocols doses start at 0.02mg/kg
What is the trade name of Calcium Chloride?
none
What is the onset/ duration of Calcium Chloride?
Onset: 5-15min
Duration: Dose dependent but may last up to 4 hours
What is the classification of Calcium Chloride?
Electrolyte
What is the action of Calcium Chloride?
Increases the cardiac contractility
What is the indication of Calcium Chloride?
Hypocalcemia, overdoses of magnesium sulfate, beta blockers, or calcium channel blockers, crush injuries.
What is the contra/ cautions of Calcium Chloride?
Hypercalcemia, V-fib, digitalis toxicity
What is the are the side/ adverse effects of Calcium Chloride?
Cardiac arrest, dysrhythmias, bradycardia, peripheral vasodilation.
What is the route/ administration of Calcium Chloride?
IV/ IO
Hypocalcemia and Overdoses: May repeat as needed every 5 minutes push slowly.
Crush injuries: give prior to releasing load
What is the adult dose of calcium chloride?
Hypocalcemia and Overdoses: 500-1000mg
Crush Injuries: 1 gram
What is the pediatric dose of Calcium Chloride?
Hypocalcemia and Overdoses: 20 mg/kg
Crush injuries: Call OLMC
What is the trade name of Dextrose?
Glucose, D50, D25, D10
What is the onset/ duration of Dextrose?
Onset: 1 min
Duration: variable depending on degree
What is the classification of Dextrose?
Carbohydrate
What is the action of Dextrose?
Increase blood sugar level
What is the indication of Dextrose?
Hypoglycemia, no gag reflex (oral glucose)
What is the contra/ cautions of Dextrose?
Caution with intercranial hemorrhage
What are the side/ adverse effects of Dextrose?
Tissue necrosis if IV site is infiltrated
What is the route/ administration of Dextrose?
IV/IO/Oral titrate to effect, pediatric doses are diluted in normal saline
What is the Adult dose of Dextrose?
Oral glucose: 15g
Dextrose: 25g
What is the pediatric dose of Dextrose?
Oral glucose: 7.5g, D10 2ml/kg <1month
Infants up to a year D10 5ml/kg, children over a year D25 2ml/kg
What is the trade name of Diazepam?
Valium
What is the onset and duration of Diazepam?
Onset:1-5min IV 15-30 IM
Duration 15-60 min
What is the classification of Diazepam?
Benzodiazepine
What is the action of Dizepam?
Induces amnesia and sedation, raises seizure threshold.
What is the indication of Diazepam?
Seizures, chemical sedation, anxiety
What are the contra/ cautions of Diazepam?
Respiratory depression, coma, head injury.
What are the side/ adverse effects of Diazepam?
Respiratory depression, muscle weakness
What is the route and administration of Diazepam?
IV/IO Rectal every 5 min
What is the adult dose of Diazepam?
5-10mg (max 30mg), cut dose in half for patients on narcotics or alcohol.
What is the pediatric dose of Diazepam?
0.1mg/kg (max 10mg)
What is the trade name of Diphenhydramine?
Benadryl
What is the onset/ duration of Diphenhydramine?
Onset: 5-15min with max effects in 1-3 hrs
Duration: 6-12 hrs
What is the classification of Diphenhydramine?
Antihistamine, anticholinergic agent
What is the action of Diphenhydramine?
Blocks histamine receptors, decrease vasodilation
What is the indication of Diphenhydramine?
Moderate to severe allergic reaction
What are the contra/ cautions of Diphenhydramine?
Pregnancy, infants, nursing mothers, patients taking MAOIs, asthma.
What are the side/ adverse effects of Diphenhydramine?
sedation, paradoxical excitement in children, increase bronchial secretions
What is the route/ administration of Diphenhydramine?
IV/IO/IM
What is the adult dose of Diphenhydramine?
25-50 mg
What is the pediatric dose of Diphenhydramine?
1 mg/kg
What is the trade name of Dopamine?
Intropin
What is the onset/ duration of Dopamine?
Onset:2-4 min
Duration:10-15 min
What is the classification of Dopamine?
Sympathomimetic, vasopressor
What is the action of Dopamine?
inotropic and chronotropic effects increase blood pressure.
What is the indication of Dopamine?
Hypotension, bradycardia
What are the contra/ cautions of Dopamine?
Hypovolemic shock, tachydysrhythmias, V-fib
What are the side/ adverse effects of Dopamine?
Anxiety, hypertension, chest pain increased myocardial oxygen demand.
What is the rout/ administration of Dopamine?
IV/IO titrate to increase blood pressure to 100 systolic, titrate too normal pediatric blood pressure.
What is the adult dose of Dopamine?
2-20 mcg/kg/min
What is the pediatric dose of Dopamine?
2-20 mcg/kg/min
What is the trade name of Epinephrine 1-10,000?
Adrenalin
What is the onset/ duration of Epinephrine 1-10,000?
Onset: 1-2 min IV/IO 5-10min IM
Duration: 5-10min
What is the classification of Epinephrine 1-10,000?
Sympathomimetic
What is the action of Epinephrine 1-10,000?
Vasoconstriction, positive inotropic, chronotropic and dromotropic effects.
What is the indication of Epinephrine 1-10,000?
Cardiac arrest, Neonatal resuscitation when HR is less than 60
What is the contra/ cautions of Epinephrine 1-10,000?
Hypertension, hypothermia
What are the side/ adverse effects of Epinephrine 1-10,000?
Tachycardia, hypertension, chest pain
What is the route/ administration of Epinephrine 1-10,000?
IV/IO may repeat every 3-5 minutes.
What is the adult dose of Epinephrine 1-10,000?
1mg
What is the pediatric dose of Epinephrine 1-10,000?
cardiac arrest: 0.01 mg/kg
Neonatal resuscitation: 0.01-0.03 mg/kg
What is the trade name of Fentanyl?
Sublimaze
What is the onset/ duration of Fentanyl?
Fast/ Moderate
What is the classification of Fentanyl?
Opioid analgesic
What is the action of Fentanyl?
Binds to opiate receptors producing analgesia
What is the indication of fentanyl?
Pain Management
What are the contra/ cautions of Fentanyl?
Traumatic brain injury, patients taking MAOI, myasthenia gravis, respiratory depression.
What are the side/ adverse effects of Fentanyl?
CNS depression, nausea, vomiting
What is the route/ administration of Fentanyl?
IV/IN/IM/IO doses may be given every 10 minutes
What is the adult dose of Fentanyl?
50-100 mcg (max 200mcg)
What is the pediatric dose of Fentanyl?
1 mcg/kg (max 75 mcg per dose)
2 mcg/kg for intranasal (max 100mcg per dose)
What is the trade name of Furosemide?
Lasix
What is the onset/ duration of Furosemide?
Onset: 15-20 min IV
Duration: 2 hrs
What is the classification of Furosemide?
loop diuretic
What is the action of Furosemide?
increases urine output