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What are the indications for Aspirin?

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Angina, MI, Chest Pain

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What are the Contraindications for Aspirin?

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Allergies, GI Bleeding, Active Ulcer, Hemorrhagic Stroke, and peds

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What is the dosage for Aspirin?

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1 tablet @ 325mg or 4 tablets at 81mg/

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What are side effects of Aspirin?

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Palpitations, Anxiety, dry mouth, upset stomach, heartburn, drowsiness, and/or mild headache

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What are indications for Epinephrin

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Anaphylaxis or severe asthma

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What are contraindications for Epinephrin?

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none when used for true anaphylaxis

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What are the dosages for Epinephrin? (adults / pediatric)

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Adult: 0.3mg SQ or IM
Pediatric: 0.15mg/kg SQ or IM

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What are the side effects of Epinephrin?

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Tachycardia, Headache, hypertension, palpitations, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and tremors

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What are indications for Glucagon?

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Hypoglycemia

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What are contraindications for Glucagon?

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Allergies, Insulinoma, Patients w/ known pheochromocytoma (pancreatic tumor that secretes insulin)

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What are dosages of Glucagon? (Adult & pediatrics)

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Adults: 1mg IM
Pediatric: 0.5mg IM for patients under 12 yrs old

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What are side effects of Glucagon?

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Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and/or rebound hyperglycemia

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What are indications for Oral Glucose?

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Hypoglycemia

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What are contraindications for Oral Glucose?

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Allergies, Patient unable to swallow or protect airway

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What are dosages for Oral Glucose? (Adult / pediatrics)

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Adults: 15g PO (by mouth)
Child: 10g PO (less than 5yrs old)

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What are side effects of Oral Glucose?

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Nausea, vomiting, rebound hyperglycemia

17
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What are indications of Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)?

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Asthma and/or COPD

18
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What are contraindications for Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)?

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Allergies, closed-angle glaucoma, and/or bladder neck obstruction

19
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What are dosages of Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)? (adults / pediatric)

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Adults: 0.5mg in 2.5mL of saline nebulized (for adults only, age 12 and older)

20
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What are side effects of Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)?

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Cough, Headache, dizziness, dry mouth, palpitations, bladder pain, throat irritation, frequent urge to urinate, bloody or cloudy urine, and/or tightness in the chest

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What are the Indications for Naloxone? (Narcan)

A

Narcotic overdoses

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What are the contraindications of Naloxone? (Narcan)

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What are the dosages for Naloxone? (Narcan - Adults / pediatric)

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Adult: between 0.4/0.5mg to 2mg (IN only), repeat after 5 min as needed to get the patient breathing on their own

pediatric unknown…

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What are the side effects of Naloxone? (Narcan)

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Withdrawal seizures, hypertension, dysrhythmia, and/or vomiting

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What are indications for Nitroglycerine?

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Chest pain, myocardial ischemia

26
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What are contraindications of Nitroglycerine?

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Hypotension, systolic BP under 90mmHg use of ED medications; Viagra, Cialis, and/or Levitra

27
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What are the dosages of Nitroglycerine?

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Adult: 0.4mg SL (assist only - sublingual)

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What are the side effects of Nitroglycerine?

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Headache, hypotension, metallic taste, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, sweating, tachycardia, and/or weakness

29
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What are the indications for Oxygen?

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SpO2 under 94%, hypoxia, hypovolemia, and/or shock

30
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What are the contraindications for Oxygen?

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active fire (high flow only), stroke/CVA, and/or head injuries

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What are the dosages for Oxygen?

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Nasal Cannula, 1-6LPM, 6LPM max
Non-rebreather, 10-15LPM, 10LPM min
Bag Valve Mask, 10-25LPM

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What are the indications of Activated Charcoal?

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toxic ingestion

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What are the contraindications of Activated Charcoal?

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Allergies, ingestion of acids/alkalis, ethanol, cyanide, and/or iron

34
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What are the dosages of Activated Charcoal? (adults / pediatrics)

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Adults: 50-100 grams PO
Pediatrics: 1-2 grams/kilogram PO (12 or under)

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What are the side effects of Activated Charcoal?

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Nausea, Vomiting, constipation, and/or diarrhea

36
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What are the indications of Albuterol? (Proventil/Ventolin)

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Bronchospasm w/ airway disease
ex. asthma, COPD, bronchitis

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What are the contraindications of Albuterol? (proventil/Ventolin)

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Allergies, hypersensitivity, and/or arrhythmia with tachycardia

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What are the dosages for Albuterol? (proventil/ventolin)

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Adult: 2.5mg in 3mL of saline via nebulizer (may repeat 3 times)

pediatric: 0.15mg/kg (max of 3 doses) (for patients 12 or under)

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What are the side effects of Albuterol? (proventil/ventolin)

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Hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, palpitations, anxiety, dry mouth, tachycardia, and/or shaking of the hands and feet

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