Drugs And Rights

Question 1

Oxygen

Answer 1

Indications:high trauma, Spo2 monitor low, non breathing, MI, STRoke
Contraindications:
Precautions:
Dosage: depends on severity of need
Side Effects:

Question 2

Ententenox

Answer 2

MUST TAKE HISTORY.
———-OPQRST—-S.A.M.P.L.E—-And set of vitals before continuing.
Indications: Extreme pain
Contraindications:
Pneumothorax
Air embolism
Inability to comply
Nitro in the last 5
Decompression sickness
Inhalation injury
Enclosed environment
Precautions:
Shock
Abdominal distension
Depressant drugs
Facial trauma
Copd
Ephisema
Dosage:self administered
Side Effects: nausea / light headedness/sedation

Question 3

Nitroglycerin (with clinicall)

Answer 3

-Indications:Aspirin is ineffective , chest pain, impending doom
-Contraindications:
viagra/levitra 24 hrs, cialis 48
Systolic Bp<110 mmHg Systolic
HR outside of greater than 50 and less than 150
Allergy or sensitivity to nitrates
NEED CONSULT WITH CLINICAL
NEED TO TRY ASPIRIN FIRST
NEED VITALS
SEVERITY OF PAIN
Precautions:(prime it by spraying away from you first)
Dosage: 0.4mg nitro 3 sprays - consult clinical for further
Side Effects:

Question 4

Epinephrine

Answer 4

Indications: Anaphylaxis/ Severe Bronchospasm
Contraindications:Significant Tachyarrhythmias
Precautions:
Dosage:
0.5mg IM every 5 mins up to 3x
Or 0.5mg every 5-20 mins for severe bronchospasm with impending arrest\

Peds: 0.01mg/kg IM to max of .5mg. Repeat up to 3x
Side Effects:

Question 5

Glucose

Answer 5

Indications: Hypoglycemia, Diabetic history and BGl <4
Contraindications:unable to maintain airway
Precautions:
Dosage: 38g 40% gl pouch
Side Effects:

Question 6

ASA Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)

Answer 6

Indications: Recent onset of chest pain
Contraindications:
-Known allergy
-Gi bleeding
-under 14
-Asthma with sensitivity to nsaids or Asa
-Taken recently
Precautions: pregnant/ renal failure
Dosage: 2x 81 mg baby aspirin (162mg)