Indications Flashcards
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Indication Ketorolac ( Toradol )
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Management of moderate to severe pain. Pt with history of narcotic medication abuse. Musculoskeletal pain or spasm
2
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Indication Thiamine
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Malnourished or alcoholic hypoglycemic patients
3
Q
Indication Sodium Bicarbonate
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Used in cardiac arrest only after more definitive treatments
Hyperkalemia
Metabolic acidosis
Tricyclic and phenobarbital overdose
Prophylaxis prior to release of crush injuries
4
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Indication Glucagon
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Steakhouse syndrome
•Bronchospansm secondary to choking
•Calcium channel blocker OD unresponsive to Ca Chloride
•Bradycardia secondary to beta blocker overdose, not responsive to atropine