Emergency Medication Flashcards
Class
Acetaminophen
Nonopioid analgesic
antipyretic
Indications/Contraindications
Acetaminophen
Pain, fever/Hypersensitivity, severe liver disease
Class
AcetaZOLAMIDE
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
diuretic
Class
Acetic Acid
Otic anti-infective, irrigating solution
Mechanism of Action
Acetic Acid
Provides an acidic medium during irrigation of the ear
Indication/Contraindication
Acetic Acid
Otitis externa, pain control for envenomation by jellyfish outside US/Hypersensitivity, perforated tympanic membranes, nematocyst discharge from US jellyfish
Mechanism of Action
AcetaZOLAMIDE
Inhibits hydrogen ion excretion in the renal tubules
Indications/Contraindications
AcetaZOLAMIDE
AMS, prevention of HACE/Hypersensitivity to sulfa, known hypokalemia or hyponatremia, renal or liver dysfunction
Class
Acetic Acid
Otic anti-infective, irrigating solution
Class
Acetylcysteine
Acetaminophen antidote
Class
Activated Charcoal
Adsorbent, antidote
Class
Adenosine
Antidysrhythmic
Class
Albuterol
Sympathomimetic
bronchodilator
short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist
Class
Amiodarone
Antidysrhythmic (Class III)
K+ channel blocker
Prolong action potential recovery
Class
Aspirin
Platelet inhibitor
NSAID
anti-inflammatory agent
Class
Atropine Sulfate
Anticholinergic
Class
Benzocaine Spray
Topical anesthetic
Class
Bumetanide
Loop diuretic
Class
Calcium Chloride
Electrolyte
Class
Calcium Gluconate
Electrolyte
Class
Cimetidine
H2 blocker
Class
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Corticosteroid
adrenal glucocorticoid
anti-inflammatory agent
Class
Dextrose
Carbohydrate
Class
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine
anticonvulsant
anxiolytic
sedative
skeletal muscle relaxant
Class
Diltiazem
Calcium channel blocker
antidysrhythmic (Class IV)
antianginal agent
Decreases SA node conduction, AV node conduction
May prolong PR
Class
DiphenhydrAMINE
Antihistamine (H1 blocker)
Class
DOBUTamine Hydrochloride
Adrenergic
inotropic agent
Class
DOPamine Hydrochloride
Endogenous catecholamine
adrenergic
vasopressor
inotropic agent
Class
Droperidol
Antiemetic
antipsychotic
Class
Epinephrine
Sympathomimetic
sympathetic agonist
Class
Etomidate
Nonbarbiturate hypnotic
anesthesia induction agent
Class
Famotidine
H2 blocker
Class
Fentanyl Citrate
Opioid analgesic
synthetic opioid
Schedule II drug
Class
Glucagon
Hyperglycemic agent
pancreatic hormone
insulin antagonist
Class
Glucose
Hyperglycemic
carbohydrate
Class
Haloperidol
Tranquilizer
Antipsychotic
Class
Helium Gas Mixture
Medical gas
Class
HydrALAZINE
Antihypertensive
Vasodilator
Class
Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate
Corticosteroid
Adrenal glucocorticoid
Class
HYDROmorphone
Synthetic opioid
Schedule II drug
Class
Hydroxocobalamin
Antidote
cyanide poisoning adjunct