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What is the class and dose/route of Acetaminophen?

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Antipyretic, 10-15mg/kg with a >30 min transport, not to exceed 50mg/kg in 24 hours. PO

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What is the class and route/dose of Acetylsalicylic Acid?

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Antiplatelet, 162-325 mg, PO

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Is there an adult dose for Acetamjnophen?

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No, only pediatric

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Is there an adult dose of Acetylsalicylic Acid?

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Yes, no Pediatric.

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What is the class and dose/route of Albuterol?

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Selective Sympathomimetic beta 2 adrenergic bronchodilator
Adult dose: 2.5-5 mg, max of 10mg
Pediatric dose: 1.25-2.5mg, max of 5mg
Both inhaled via Nebulizer

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What is the class and dose/route of Activated Charcoal

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GI Adsorbent, 1g/kg for both adult and Pediatric, PO

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What is the class and dose/route of Atropine?

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Anticholinergic, 2mg via Mark 1 auto injector, IM. No pediatric dose

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What is the class and dose/route of Epinephrine 1:1000?

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Nonselective Sympathomimetic, Adult dose: .3 mg via auto injector,
Pediatric dose: .01 mg via autoinjector, max dose .3 mg
IM

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What is the class and dose/route of Glucose?

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Carbohydrate/nutrient, 12-25g for both adult and pediatric, Buccal

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What is the class and dose/route of Ipratropium?

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Anticholinergic, 250-500mcg (.25-.05mg), no pediatric dose. Must be given with or after Albuterol, inhaled via Neb.

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What is the class and dose/route of Naloxone?

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Narcotic antagonist
Adult dose: .4mg/2mg
Pediatric dose: .01mg/kg to max of 2mg
IM,SC (.4) or IN (2)

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What is the class and dose/route of Nitroglycerin?

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Potent organic vasodilator, .3-.4mg (up to 3 doses), no pediatric dose. SL

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What is the class and dose/route of Oxygen?

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Gas, NC: 2-6 LPM, NRB: 12-15 LPM, BVM: 15-25 LPM, inhaled

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What is the class and dose/route of Pralidoxime?

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Cholinesterase reactivator, 600mg via Mark 1 autoinjector, no pediatric dose, IM

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What is a counterindication of Acetaminophen?

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Hypersensitivity

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What is a counterindication of Activated Charcoal?

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Decreased level of consciousness, overdose of corrosives, caustics, or petroleum substances

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What is a counterindication of Acetylsalicylic Acid?

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Hypersensitivity, recent bleeding

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What is a counterindication of Albuterol?

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Hypersensitivity, tachycardia, myocardial infarction

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What is a counterindication of Epinephrine?

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Myocardial infarction, hypothermia, hypertension

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What is a counterindication of Nitroglycerin?

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Hypotension, having taken ED meds within 24 hours, head injury.
Systolic > 100mmHG, HR > 50

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What is a counterindication of glucose?

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Decreased level of consciousness, nausea, vomiting

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