EMERGENCY DRUGS TO LEAN ON Flashcards
1
Q
Drugs to LEAN on: L
A
Lidocaine: Used in emergency situations for ventricular arrhythmias
2
Q
Drugs to LEAN on: E
A
Epinephrine: Vital drug part of ACLS protocol, pulseless heart arrest
3
Q
Drugs to LEAN on: A
A
Atropine Sulfate: Symptomatic bradycardia
4
Q
Drugs to LEAN on: N
A
Narcan: Reversal agent for opiate overdose
5
Q
Drugs to LEAN on:
A
Lidocaine can be used in emergency situations for ventricular arrhythmias. Epinephrine is a vital drug in the ACLS protocol. Atropine can be given with symptomatic bradycardia and Narcan is a reversal agent for opiate overdose.