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1
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What are the classifications for albuterol?

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  • Selective beta 2 agonist
  • Bronchodilator
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What is the brand name for oxygen?

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none

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What are the side effects for oxygen?

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none

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What is a contraindication for nasal spray?

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Significant hypertension (SBP > 180)

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5
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What is the brand name for diphenhydramine?

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Benadryl

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What are brand names for albuterol?

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  • Proventil
  • Ventolin
  • Pro air
  • Albuterol
  • Accuneb
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What are contraindications for nitroglycerine?

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  • Hypotension (SBP < 100)
  • Head injury
  • Ingestion of EDD in the past 24 hrs
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8
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What is the dose and route for epinephrine?

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Adults: 0.3mg IM
Pediatrics: 0.15mg IM (max dose of 0.3mg)

*Must consult with medical control before administering a second dose for all patients

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8
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What is an indication for oral glucose?

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Hypoglycemia in conscious patients

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9
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What is a contraindication for oxygen?

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none

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9
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What are brand names for mark 1 kit?

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  • Chempac (atropine + pralidoxime)
  • 2 pam chloride
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10
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What is the indication for diphenhydramine?

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Allergic reaction

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What is the classification for oxygen?

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Naturally occurring atmospheric gas (21%)

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12
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What is the dose and route for nitroglycerine?

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Adults: 0.4mg SL tablet or spray given every 5 min up to 3x depending on BP b/w dosages

Pediatrics: contact medical control

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13
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What are side effects for acetylsalicylic acid?

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  • Wheezing in asthma patients
  • GI bleeds
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14
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What is the indication for mark 1 kit?

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Nerve agents (sarin, suman, tabun)

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15
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What is the dose and route for oral glucose?

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Adult: 1-2 tubes PO (15-30g)

Pediatrics: 1-2 tubes PO (15-30g) with a minimum age of 3 years

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16
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What is the classification for NSAIDS?

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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17
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What are contraindications for albuterol?

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  • Tachycardia
  • History of cardiac dysrhythmia
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18
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What are side effects of activated charcoal?

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  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Black tarry stools
  • Constipation
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19
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What is the dose and route for oxygen?

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1-6 lpm NC
10-15 lpm NRB
15 lpm BVM

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20
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What are indications for activated charcoal?

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  • overdose
  • poisoning by toxic substances
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21
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What is the dose and route for activated charcoal?

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Adult: 50g PO

Pediatrics: 1g/kg PO

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22
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What is the dose and route for acetylsalicylic acid?

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Adult: 81mg chewable baby tablets x4 (324mg) PO

Pediatrics: not recommended

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23
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What is the classification for diphenhydramine?

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Antihistamine

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24
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What are side effects for albuterol?

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  • restlessness
  • tachycardia
  • nervousness
  • tremors
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25
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What is the dose and route for acetaminophen?

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Adults: 500-1000mg PO

Pediatrics: 15mg/kg PO (max 1000mg)

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26
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What are indications of nasal spray?

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  • Control bleeding in the epistaxis
  • Nasal decongestant
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27
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What are contraindications for acetaminophen?

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  • Liver transplant
  • Decreased liver function
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28
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What are contraindications for NSAIDS?

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  • Pregnancy (especially in the 3rd trimester)
  • PMHx of GI bleeding
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29
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What is the indication for naloxone hydrochloride?

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Narcotic or opiate overdose

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30
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What is the classification for epinephrine?

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Sympathomimetic

31
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What is the classification for mark 1 kit?

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Anticholinergic

32
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What are side effects of NSAIDS?

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  • Rash
  • Dizziness
  • Liver damage
  • Fever
  • HA
  • N/V
  • Abdominal pain
33
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What is the classification of nasal spray?

A

Adrenergic

34
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What are side effects of nasal spray?

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  • Seizures
  • Nosebleeds
  • HTN
  • Anxiety
35
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What is the brand name for nasal spray?

A

Afrin

36
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What is the classification for acetaminophen?

A

Antipyretic

37
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What are contraindications for activated charcoal?

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  • Unconscious
  • Ingestion of caustic substances
38
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What are side effects of epinephrine?

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  • Anxiety
  • Palpitations
  • Tremors
  • Headache
  • Nausea/vomiting
39
Q

What is a contraindication for mark 1 kit?

A

none

40
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What is the classification for oral glucose?

A

Carbohydrate

41
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What is the classification for activated charcoal?

A

Adsorbent

41
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What is the indication for acetylsalicylic acid?

A

Chest pain

41
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What is the brand name for naloxone hydrochloride?

A

Narcan

42
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What is the indication for nitroglycerine?

A

Chest pain

43
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What is the brand name for oral glucose?

A

Insta-glucose

44
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What are the classifications for naloxone hydrochloride?

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  • Narcotic/opioid antagonist
  • Antidote
45
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What are contraindications for diphenhydramine?

A
  • Acute asthma
  • Respiratory depression
46
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What are brand names for NSAIDS?

A
  • Advil
  • Motrin
47
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What are the side effects for oral glucose?

A
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • N/V
48
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What are 2 brands for activated charcoal?

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  • Actidose-aqua
  • Liqui-char
49
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What is the dose and route for NSAIDS?

A

Adults: 400-800mg PO

Pediatrics: 10mg/kg PO (not for infants < 6 months)

50
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What is the indication for epinephrine?

A

Anaphylaxis

51
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What are indications of oxygen?

A
  • Hypoxia
  • Chest pain
  • Respiratory insufficiency
  • Altered LOC
52
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What are contraindications for acetylsalicylic acid?

A
  • Patients w/ asthma
  • Active ulcer
  • Allergy to medication
  • Pregnancy
53
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What are the classifications for acetylsalicylic acid?

A
  • Platelet aggregation inhibitor
  • Anti-inflammatory agent
  • Antipyretic
54
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What is the dose and route for albuterol?

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Adults: 2 puffs w/ inhaler (2.5-5mg)

Pediatrics: 1-2 puffs w/ inhaler (1.25-2.5mg)

55
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What is a contraindication for epinephrine?

A

none in a true emergency

56
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What is the brand name for nitroglycerin?

A

Nitrostat

57
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What are side effects for diphenhydramine?

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  • FIA
  • Sedation
  • Tachycardia
  • Drowsiness
58
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What is the dose and route for nasal spray?

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Adult: 2 sprays in each affected nostril (max 4 sprays)

Pediatrics: 1-2 sprays in each affected nostril (max 2 sprays)

59
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What are side effects for naloxone hydrochloride?

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  • Seizures
  • Tachycardia
  • Cardiac arrest
60
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What is the dose and route for diphenhydramine?

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Adult: 25-50mg PO

Pediatrics: 1mg/kg PO (w/ a max dose of 50mg in patients < 3 months old)

61
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What are side effects for acetaminophen?

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  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
    *Side effects are rare
62
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What are brand names for epinephrine?

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  • Adrenalin
  • EPI Pen
63
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What is the contraindication for naloxone hydrochloride?

A

Use with caution in narcotic-dependent patients including newborns of mothers on narcotics

64
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What is the brand name for acetaminophen?

A

Tylenol

65
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What are side effects for nitroglycerine?

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  • Hypotension
  • HA
  • Syncope
  • Burning under the tongue
65
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What are side effects for the mark 1 kit?

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  • Tachycardia
  • Dry mouth
  • HA
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
66
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What are the classifications for nitroglycerine?

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  • Nitrate
  • Vasodilator
66
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What are indications for albuterol?

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  • Bronchospasm in pts w/ reversible airways disease (COPD)
  • Asthma
67
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What are the indications for NSAID?

A
  • Fever
  • Mild to moderate pain
68
Q

What is the brand name for acetylsalicylic acid?

A

Aspirin (ASA)

69
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What is the dose and route for the mark 1 kit?

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Adults: atropine 2mg + 2pam 600mg (autoinjector) IM in the lateral thigh; may repeat 2 more times

Pediatrics: atropine 0.5mg/kg + 2 pam 25-50mg/kg IM

70
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What are indications for acetaminophen?

A
  • Fever
  • Mild pain
71
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What are contraindications for oral glucose?

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  • Hyperglycemia
  • Decreased LOC
  • N/V
  • Inability to swallow
72
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What is the dose and route for naloxone hydrochloride?

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Adults: 1-2mg IN

Pediatrics: 0.1mg/kg IN (max dose 2mg)

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