Drugs 46-50

Question 1

Sodium Bicarb

Answer 1

Alkalinizing agent
Indi: Cardiopulmonary arrest with unsuccessful drug and defrib, suspected hyperkalemia, CRUSH Syndrome, TCA OD Contra:none
Dose: 1meq/kg IV/IO adult and Peds

Question 2

Succinylcholine

Answer 2

RSI paralytic

Question 3

Thiamine

Answer 3

banana bag for alcoholics

Question 4

Vasopressin

Answer 4

vasopressor/homone
Indi: cardiac arrest Contra: chronic nephritis(inflamation of the nephrons in the kidney), Ischemic heart disease(reduced blood supply to the heart) Dose- 40 units IV/IO Not for kids

Question 5

Vecuronium

Answer 5

Nondepolarizing skeletal muscle relaxant Indi:pharmocologically assisted intubation or RSI
Contra: caution in pt’s w/hepatic disease, impaired electrolyte balance, caution w/severe cardiovascular disease
Dose .08-.1mg/kg Adult & Peds 1+ same