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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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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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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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What is an indication for oral glucose?

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Hypoglycemia in conscious patients

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What is a contraindication for oxygen?

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none

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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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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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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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What are side effects for acetylsalicylic acid?

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  • Wheezing in asthma patients
  • GI bleeds
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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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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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What is the classification for NSAIDS?

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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What are contraindications for albuterol?

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  • Tachycardia
  • History of cardiac dysrhythmia
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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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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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What are indications for activated charcoal?

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  • overdose
  • poisoning by toxic substances
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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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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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What is the classification for diphenhydramine?
Antihistamine
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What are side effects for albuterol?
- restlessness - tachycardia - nervousness - tremors
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What is the dose and route for acetaminophen?
Adults: 500-1000mg PO Pediatrics: 15mg/kg PO (max 1000mg)
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What are indications of nasal spray?
- Control bleeding in the epistaxis - Nasal decongestant
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What are contraindications for acetaminophen?
- Liver transplant - Decreased liver function
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What are contraindications for NSAIDS?
- Pregnancy (especially in the 3rd trimester) - PMHx of GI bleeding
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What is the indication for naloxone hydrochloride?
Narcotic or opiate overdose
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What is the classification for epinephrine?
Sympathomimetic
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What is the classification for mark 1 kit?
Anticholinergic
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What are side effects of NSAIDS?
- Rash - Dizziness - Liver damage - Fever - HA - N/V - Abdominal pain
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What is the classification of nasal spray?
Adrenergic
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What are side effects of nasal spray?
- Seizures - Nosebleeds - HTN - Anxiety
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What is the brand name for nasal spray?
Afrin
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What is the classification for acetaminophen?
Antipyretic
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What are contraindications for activated charcoal?
- Unconscious - Ingestion of caustic substances
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What are side effects of epinephrine?
- Anxiety - Palpitations - Tremors - Headache - Nausea/vomiting
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What is a contraindication for mark 1 kit?
none
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What is the classification for oral glucose?
Carbohydrate
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What is the classification for activated charcoal?
Adsorbent
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What is the indication for acetylsalicylic acid?
Chest pain
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What is the brand name for naloxone hydrochloride?
Narcan
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What is the indication for nitroglycerine?
Chest pain
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What is the brand name for oral glucose?
Insta-glucose
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What are the classifications for naloxone hydrochloride?
- Narcotic/opioid antagonist - Antidote
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What are contraindications for diphenhydramine?
- Acute asthma - Respiratory depression
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What are brand names for NSAIDS?
- Advil - Motrin
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What are the side effects for oral glucose?
- Hyperglycemia - Confusion - Dizziness - N/V
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What are 2 brands for activated charcoal?
- Actidose-aqua - Liqui-char
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What is the dose and route for NSAIDS?
Adults: 400-800mg PO Pediatrics: 10mg/kg PO (not for infants < 6 months)
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What is the indication for epinephrine?
Anaphylaxis
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What are indications of oxygen?
- Hypoxia - Chest pain - Respiratory insufficiency - Altered LOC
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What are contraindications for acetylsalicylic acid?
- Patients w/ asthma - Active ulcer - Allergy to medication - Pregnancy
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What are the classifications for acetylsalicylic acid?
- Platelet aggregation inhibitor - Anti-inflammatory agent - Antipyretic
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What is the dose and route for albuterol?
Adults: 2 puffs w/ inhaler (2.5-5mg) Pediatrics: 1-2 puffs w/ inhaler (1.25-2.5mg)
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What is a contraindication for epinephrine?
none in a true emergency
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What is the brand name for nitroglycerin?
Nitrostat
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What are side effects for diphenhydramine?
- FIA - Sedation - Tachycardia - Drowsiness
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What is the dose and route for nasal spray?
Adult: 2 sprays in each affected nostril (max 4 sprays) Pediatrics: 1-2 sprays in each affected nostril (max 2 sprays)
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What are side effects for naloxone hydrochloride?
- Seizures - Tachycardia - Cardiac arrest
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What is the dose and route for diphenhydramine?
Adult: 25-50mg PO Pediatrics: 1mg/kg PO (w/ a max dose of 50mg in patients < 3 months old)
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What are side effects for acetaminophen?
- Nausea/vomiting - Abdominal pain *Side effects are rare
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What are brand names for epinephrine?
- Adrenalin - EPI Pen
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What is the contraindication for naloxone hydrochloride?
Use with caution in narcotic-dependent patients including newborns of mothers on narcotics
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What is the brand name for acetaminophen?
Tylenol
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What are side effects for nitroglycerine?
- Hypotension - HA - Syncope - Burning under the tongue
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What are side effects for the mark 1 kit?
- Tachycardia - Dry mouth - HA - Dizziness - Blurred vision
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What are the classifications for nitroglycerine?
- Nitrate - Vasodilator
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What are indications for albuterol?
- Bronchospasm in pts w/ reversible airways disease (COPD) - Asthma
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What are the indications for NSAID?
- Fever - Mild to moderate pain
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What is the brand name for acetylsalicylic acid?
Aspirin (ASA)
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What is the dose and route for the mark 1 kit?
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
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What are indications for acetaminophen?
- Fever - Mild pain
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What are contraindications for oral glucose?
- Hyperglycemia - Decreased LOC - N/V - Inability to swallow
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What is the dose and route for naloxone hydrochloride?
Adults: 1-2mg IN Pediatrics: 0.1mg/kg IN (max dose 2mg)

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