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EMT Basic Medications (Drug Box) Flashcards

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Activated Charcoal (Action)

A

adsorbs toxic substances from the GI tract

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Activated Charcoal (Indication)

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most oral poisoning and medication overdoses

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Activated Charcoal (Contraindications)

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patient is comatose; ingestions of corrosives, causetics, and petroleum distillates

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Activate Charcoal (Routes)

A

PO

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Activated Charcoal (Interactions)

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bonds with and generally inactivates whatever it is mixed with

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Activated Charcoal (Adult dose)

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1-2 g/kg

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Activated Charcoal (Special Considerations)

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pregnancy class C; mix thoroughly before administration

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Aspirin (Action)

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prevents formation of thromboxane A2

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Aspirin (Indications)

A

acute chest pain

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Aspirin (Contraindications)

A

active ulcer disease; asthma

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Aspirin (Route)

A

PO

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Aspirin (Side Effects)

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Bronchospasm; anaphylaxis; wheezing in allergic patients; prolonged hemorrhage

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Activated Charcoal (Side Effects)

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Can induce fatal form of pneumonitis if aspirated

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Aspirin (Interactions)

A

use with caution in patients allergic to NSAIDs

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15
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Aspirin (Adult Dose)

A

162-324 mg

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16
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Aspirin (Special Considerations)

A

pregnancy class D

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17
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Albuterol (Action)

A

selective beta-2 agonist

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18
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Albuterol (indications)

A

bronchospasm

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Albuterol (Contraindications)

A

tachycardia; dysrhythmias

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Albuterol (Routes)

A

Inhaled

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21
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Albuterol (Side Effects)

A

headache; fatigue; tachycardia

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22
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Albuterol (Interactions)

A

beta-blockers may block pulmonary effects

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23
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Albuterol (Adult Dose)

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2.5 - 5 mg in 3 mL NS (each)

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Albuterol (Special Considerations)

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pregnancy class C; coach patient on proper breathing during administration

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Epinephrine (1:1,000) Epipen (Action)

A

alpha and beta agonist

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Epinephrine (1:1,000) [Epi-pen] (Indications)

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allergic reaction; anaphylaxis

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Epinephrine (1:1,000) [Epi-pen] (Contraindications)

A

none in the emergency setting

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Epinephrine (1:1,000) [Epi-pen] (Routes)

29
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Epinephrine (1:1,000) [Epi-pen] (Side Effects)

A

hypertension; tachycardia

30
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Epinephrine (1:1,000) [Epi-pen] (Interactions)

A

potentiates other alpha and beta agonists

31
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Epinephrine (1:1,000) [Epi-pen] (Adult dose)

A

0.3 - 0.5 mg

32
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Epinephrine (1:1,000) [Epi-pen] (Special Considerations)

A

Pregnancy class C; contraindicated in patients in active labor

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Naloxone (Action)

A

competetive inhibition at narcotic receptor sites

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Naloxone (Indications)

A

opiate overdose with respiratory depression / arrest

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Naloxone (Contraindications)

A

use caution in patients with narcotic-dependence

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Naloxone (Routes)

A

IM, IV, IO, IN

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Naloxone (Interactions)

A

incompatible with bisulfite and alkaline solutions

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Naloxone (Adult Dose)

A

0.4 - 2 mg q 5 minutes (up to 10 mg total)

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Naloxone (Special Considerations)

A

Pregnancy class C; beware of potential violent behavior

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Nitroglycerin (Action)

A

vasodilator (smooth muscle relaxant)

41
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Nitroglycerin (Indications)

A

acute chest pain; HTN; pulmonary edema

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Nitroglycerin (Contraindications)

A

hypotension; head injury; pericardial tamponade

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Nitroglycerin (Routes)

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Nitroglycerin (Side Effects)

A

headache; weakness; dizziness; hypotension

45
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Nitroglycerin (Interaction)

A

additive with other vasodilators

46
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Nitroglycerin (Adult Dose)

A

0.4 mg q 3 - 5 minutes (up to 3 doses)

47
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Nitroglycerin (Special Considerations)

A

Pregnancy class C; ensure vascular access is established prior to administration

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Oral Glucose (Action)

A

Absorbed into GI tract and spread systemically providing increase in circulation blood glucose levels

49
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Oral Glucose (Indications)

A

conscious patients with suspected hypoglycemia

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Oral Glucose (Contraindications)

A

decreased LOC; N/V

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Oral Glucose (Routes)

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Oral Glucose (Side Effects)

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Oral Glucose (Interactions)

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Oral Glucose (Adult Dose)

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Oral Glucose (Special Considerations)

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must be swallowed, not absorbed subligually or buccally; check BGL prior to and at least 10 minutes after administration

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Oxygen (Action)

A

reverses hypoxemia

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Oxygen (Indication)

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Oxygen (Contraindications)

A

certain patients with COPD will not tolerate oxygen concentration over 35%; hyperventilation

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Oxygen (Routes)

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Oxygen (Side Effects)

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decreased LOC (COPD patients); decreased respiratory drive (COPD patients)

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Oxygen (Interactions)

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Oxygen (Adult Dose)

A

100 % 10-15 lpm (NRB); 100% 1-6 lpm (NC)

63
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Oxygen (Special Considerations)

A

Supports combustion

CCFD 42A Pharmacology (6 decks)

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