Medications Flashcards

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1
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Aspirin dose

A

2-3 tablets

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Aspirin indications

A

Patient is alert
Chest discomfort medical heart origin
Over 30

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Aspirin contraindications

A

History of GI bleeding or peptic ulcer
Allergic to NSAIDS ex. Motrin

Asthma and nasal polyps have higher risk of allergy

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4
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Inhaler indications

A

Shortness of breath
Wheezing
Coughing
Difficulty speaking

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5
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Epipen indications

A

Wheezing
Hives
Swelling
Abnormal lung sounds

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6
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Signs of opioid overdose

A

Altered
Slow, shallow, no breathing
Small or pinpoint pupils
Bradycardia or tachycardia
Lethargy

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Narcan indication

A

Opioid overdose and altered
Slow, shallow breathing

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8
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Narcan contraindication

A

Altered with adequate breathing

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9
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Nitro indications

A

Chest pain of myocardial origin
BP > 100

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10
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Nitro contraindications

A

53BASH
Last dose taken 5 minutes ago
Already took 3
BP < 100
Used sexually enhancing drugs in last 48 hours
Head injury in past year

Take one dose every 5 minutes, up to 3 per episode

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Glucose indications

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Altered
Hx of diabetes
Blood glucose <60
Can swallow

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