Medications Flashcards
What are the classifications for albuterol?
- Selective beta 2 agonist
- Bronchodilator
What is the brand name for oxygen?
none
What are the side effects for oxygen?
none
What is a contraindication for nasal spray?
Significant hypertension (SBP > 180)
What is the brand name for diphenhydramine?
Benadryl
What are brand names for albuterol?
- Proventil
- Ventolin
- Pro air
- Albuterol
- Accuneb
What are contraindications for nitroglycerine?
- Hypotension (SBP < 100)
- Head injury
- Ingestion of EDD in the past 24 hrs
What is the dose and route for epinephrine?
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
What is an indication for oral glucose?
Hypoglycemia in conscious patients
What is a contraindication for oxygen?
none
What are brand names for mark 1 kit?
- Chempac (atropine + pralidoxime)
- 2 pam chloride
What is the indication for diphenhydramine?
Allergic reaction
What is the classification for oxygen?
Naturally occurring atmospheric gas (21%)
What is the dose and route for nitroglycerine?
Adults: 0.4mg SL tablet or spray given every 5 min up to 3x depending on BP b/w dosages
Pediatrics: contact medical control
What are side effects for acetylsalicylic acid?
- Wheezing in asthma patients
- GI bleeds
What is the indication for mark 1 kit?
Nerve agents (sarin, suman, tabun)
What is the dose and route for oral glucose?
Adult: 1-2 tubes PO (15-30g)
Pediatrics: 1-2 tubes PO (15-30g) with a minimum age of 3 years
What is the classification for NSAIDS?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
What are contraindications for albuterol?
- Tachycardia
- History of cardiac dysrhythmia
What are side effects of activated charcoal?
- Nausea/vomiting
- Black tarry stools
- Constipation
What is the dose and route for oxygen?
1-6 lpm NC
10-15 lpm NRB
15 lpm BVM
What are indications for activated charcoal?
- overdose
- poisoning by toxic substances
What is the dose and route for activated charcoal?
Adult: 50g PO
Pediatrics: 1g/kg PO
What is the dose and route for acetylsalicylic acid?
Adult: 81mg chewable baby tablets x4 (324mg) PO
Pediatrics: not recommended
What is the classification for diphenhydramine?
Antihistamine
What are side effects for albuterol?
- restlessness
- tachycardia
- nervousness
- tremors
What is the dose and route for acetaminophen?
Adults: 500-1000mg PO
Pediatrics: 15mg/kg PO (max 1000mg)
What are indications of nasal spray?
- Control bleeding in the epistaxis
- Nasal decongestant
What are contraindications for acetaminophen?
- Liver transplant
- Decreased liver function
What are contraindications for NSAIDS?
- Pregnancy (especially in the 3rd trimester)
- PMHx of GI bleeding
What is the indication for naloxone hydrochloride?
Narcotic or opiate overdose
What is the classification for epinephrine?
Sympathomimetic
What is the classification for mark 1 kit?
Anticholinergic
What are side effects of NSAIDS?
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Liver damage
- Fever
- HA
- N/V
- Abdominal pain
What is the classification of nasal spray?
Adrenergic
What are side effects of nasal spray?
- Seizures
- Nosebleeds
- HTN
- Anxiety
What is the brand name for nasal spray?
Afrin
What is the classification for acetaminophen?
Antipyretic
What are contraindications for activated charcoal?
- Unconscious
- Ingestion of caustic substances
What are side effects of epinephrine?
- Anxiety
- Palpitations
- Tremors
- Headache
- Nausea/vomiting
What is a contraindication for mark 1 kit?
none
What is the classification for oral glucose?
Carbohydrate
What is the classification for activated charcoal?
Adsorbent
What is the indication for acetylsalicylic acid?
Chest pain
What is the brand name for naloxone hydrochloride?
Narcan
What is the indication for nitroglycerine?
Chest pain
What is the brand name for oral glucose?
Insta-glucose
What are the classifications for naloxone hydrochloride?
- Narcotic/opioid antagonist
- Antidote
What are contraindications for diphenhydramine?
- Acute asthma
- Respiratory depression
What are brand names for NSAIDS?
- Advil
- Motrin
What are the side effects for oral glucose?
- Hyperglycemia
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- N/V
What are 2 brands for activated charcoal?
- Actidose-aqua
- Liqui-char
What is the dose and route for NSAIDS?
Adults: 400-800mg PO
Pediatrics: 10mg/kg PO (not for infants < 6 months)
What is the indication for epinephrine?
Anaphylaxis
What are indications of oxygen?
- Hypoxia
- Chest pain
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Altered LOC
What are contraindications for acetylsalicylic acid?
- Patients w/ asthma
- Active ulcer
- Allergy to medication
- Pregnancy
What are the classifications for acetylsalicylic acid?
- Platelet aggregation inhibitor
- Anti-inflammatory agent
- Antipyretic
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)
What is a contraindication for epinephrine?
none in a true emergency
What is the brand name for nitroglycerin?
Nitrostat
What are side effects for diphenhydramine?
- FIA
- Sedation
- Tachycardia
- Drowsiness
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)
What are side effects for naloxone hydrochloride?
- Seizures
- Tachycardia
- Cardiac arrest
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)
What are side effects for acetaminophen?
- Nausea/vomiting
- Abdominal pain
*Side effects are rare
What are brand names for epinephrine?
- Adrenalin
- EPI Pen
What is the contraindication for naloxone hydrochloride?
Use with caution in narcotic-dependent patients including newborns of mothers on narcotics
What is the brand name for acetaminophen?
Tylenol
What are side effects for nitroglycerine?
- Hypotension
- HA
- Syncope
- Burning under the tongue
What are side effects for the mark 1 kit?
- Tachycardia
- Dry mouth
- HA
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
What are the classifications for nitroglycerine?
- Nitrate
- Vasodilator
What are indications for albuterol?
- Bronchospasm in pts w/ reversible airways disease (COPD)
- Asthma
What are the indications for NSAID?
- Fever
- Mild to moderate pain
What is the brand name for acetylsalicylic acid?
Aspirin (ASA)
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
What are indications for acetaminophen?
- Fever
- Mild pain
What are contraindications for oral glucose?
- Hyperglycemia
- Decreased LOC
- N/V
- Inability to swallow
What is the dose and route for naloxone hydrochloride?
Adults: 1-2mg IN
Pediatrics: 0.1mg/kg IN (max dose 2mg)