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Emergency Kit Flashcards

1
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What is epinephrine used for

A
  • respiratory distress
  • rapid relief of hypersensitivity reactions
  • anaphylaxis
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2
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What is a histamine blocker for

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  • used for allergic reactions
  • angioedema
  • anaphylaxis
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3
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Give an example of endogenous catecholamine

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epinephrine 1:1000

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4
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Give examples of histamine blocker

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  • diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  • chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
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5
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How do you use an EpiPen

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pull of grey safety cap, swing in an arch and hold in place for 10 SECONDS, massage injection site for 10 seconds

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6
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Name all level 1 drugs

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  • CAVO FAB
  • Endogenous Catecholamine=epinephrine
  • Anti-histamine=diphenhydramine (Benadryl), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
  • Vasodilator= nitroglycerine
  • Oxygen
  • Fibrinolytic= chewable aspirin
  • Anti-hypoglycemic
  • Bronchodilator= albuterol
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7
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What drug do you use in respiratory distress

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oxygen

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8
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What drug is a vasodilator

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nitroglycerin

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9
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What drug is used for angina

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nitro

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10
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albuterol is used for relief of____

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bronchospasm in patients with COPD

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11
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Level 1 drugs are considered

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basic critical drugs

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12
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What can be used as anti-hypoglycemic

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  • orange juice
  • cake icing
  • regular soft drinks
  • glucose
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13
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When do you take chewable aspirin

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pre-hospital admission drug for MI

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14
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Level 2 drugs

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  • Analgesic=morphine sulfate
  • Glucocorticoid= hydrocortisone sodium succinate
  • Anticonvulsant= diazepam (Valium)
  • Vasoconstrictor= methoxamine (Vasoxyl)
  • Anti-hypertensive= esmolol, labetalol
  • Respiratory stimulant= aromatic ammonia, spirits of ammonia
  • Anti-hypoglycemic= glucagon HCL, 50% dextrose
  • Histamine blocker= diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  • Anticholinergic=atropine
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15
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When do you NOT use repiratory stimulants

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during respiratory depression caused by opioids

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16
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What are histamine blockers used for

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  • mild allergic reactions
  • angioedema
  • uncomplicated skin reactions
17
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What is morphine sulfate used for

A

pain/anxiety with MI

18
Q

What anticonvulsant is used in Level 2

A

diazepam (Valium)

19
Q

What is diazepam (Valium) used for

A

status epilepticus and severe recurrent convulsive seizures

20
Q

What are beta blockers used for

A

tachycardia and hypertension (intraoperatively and postoperatively)

21
Q

give two examples of anti- hypoglycemic drugs

A
  • glucagon HCL
  • 50% dextrose
22
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What 3 things do you use glucocorticoids for

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  • adrenal insufficiency
  • shock
  • control of severe or incapacitating allergic conditions that are intractable to conventional treatment of asthma and allergic reactions
23
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what is methoxamine (Vasoxyl) indicated for

A

support or maintenance of blood pressure

24
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Atropine reduces the production of ____

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saliva (antisialagogue)

25
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Atropine is used to

A
  • restore heart rate and arterial pressure when vagal stimulation causes sudden decrease in pulse rate and cardiac action
  • lessen degree of AV heart block
  • overcome severe bradycardia and syncope due to hyperactive carotid sinus reflex
26
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When is sodium bicarbonate used

A

only after other interventions (defibrillation, CPR, lidocaine etc…) and in cases of pre-existing metabolic acidosis

27
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What 4 anti-dysrhythmic drugs are used

A
  • lidocaine (Xylocaine)
  • bretylium tosylate (Bretylol)
  • procainamide (Pronestyl)
  • verapamil (Calan)
28
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When is lidocaine (Xylocaine) used

A

first choice for suppression of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation

29
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procainamide (Pronestyl) is used to

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suppress premature ventricular complexes (PVCs) and recurrent ventricular tachycardia that cannot be controlled by lidocaine

30
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What are calcium salts used for

A
  • acute hyperkalemia
  • hypocalcemia
  • calcium channel blocker toxicity
31
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What type of epinephrine do you use for cardiac arrest

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1:10,000 for IV or endotracheally

32
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What are level 4 drugs

A

antidotes

33
Q

What drug is used for benzodiazepine over dose

A

flumazenil (Romazicon)

34
Q

What drug is used for opioid depression (respiratory distress)

A

naloxone (Narcan), naltrexone

35
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Name the Level 3 drugs

A
  • ACE Triple A
  • Anti-cholinergic, anti-dysrhythmic= atropine
  • Calcium salt= calcium chloride
  • Endogenous catecholamine= epinephrine
  • Alkalinizing agent= sodium bicarbonate
  • Analgesic= morphine sulfate
  • Anti-dysrhythmic= lidocaine (Xylocaine), bretylium tosylate (Bretylol), procainamide (Pronestyl), verapamil (Calan)

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