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Medications Flashcards

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Acetaminophen Indications

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mild to moderate pain

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Acetaminophen Contraindications (5)

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allergy, liver dysfunction, liver disease, liver injury, Acetaminophen-
induced liver disease

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Acetaminophen Adult Dosages

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500-1,000 mg PO, May repeat once after 4 hours
24-hour maximum: 3 g (3,000 mg)
w/ liver dysfunction: 24-hour max 1-2 g (1,000 mg - 2,000 mg)

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Acetylsalicylic Acid Indications

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Chest pain or signs and symptoms consistent with cardiac ischemia

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Acetylsalicylic Acid Cautions - BRAPS

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Bleeding, Recent internal bleed, Anticoags, Pregnancy, recent Surgery

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Acetylsalicylic Acid Contraindications (DAAAP)

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Dosage (162mg), Asthma, Allergy, Acute bleed, Peds

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Acetylsalicylic Acid Adult Dosages

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162 mg PO chewed and swallowed

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Dextrose Indications

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Suspected or known hypoglycemia

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Dextrose Contraindications

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NA

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Dextrose Adult Dosages

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10-25 g IV (equivalent to 100-250 mL of D10W solution)

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DimenhyDRINATE Indications

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Prevention or control of nausea caused by motion sickness, relief of moderate to severe nausea and vomiting

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DimenhyDRINATE Contraindications

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sensitivity to dimenhydrinate, diphenhydramine, or
caffeine derivatives

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DimenhyDRINATE Adult Dosages

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25-50 mg IV/IM or 12.5 mg IV/IM in elderly or frail patients; repeat
dose x1 after 4-6 hours
Give IM dose as direct injection; IV dose should be diluted with
saline; administer medication at rate of 25 mg/min

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Minimum age for PCP to administer DimenhyDRINATE?

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12 years

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EPINEPHrine Indications

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Anaphylaxis, Severe bronchospasm, Severe croup

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EPINEPHrine Contraindications

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None

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EPINEPHrine Adult Dosage

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Anaphylaxis: 0.5 mg IM every 5 minutes; may repeat up to 3 times
Severe bronchospasm: Clinicall consultation recommended
0.5 mg IM every 5-20 minutes

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Glucagon Indications

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Suspected or confirmed hypoglycemia where IV access
is unavailable

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Glucagon Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity, Pheochromocytoma

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Glucagon Adult dosages

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1 mg IM

21
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Glucose 40% Oral Gel - Indications

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Known or suspected hypoglycemia in a conscious
patient where there is no risk of aspiration or choking

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Glucose 40% Oral Gel - Contraindication

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airway management

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Glucose 40% Oral Gel - Caution

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position 3/4 prone and suction ready

24
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Glucose 40% Oral Gel - Adult Dosage

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15 g glucose PO (equivalent to one 38 g tube or 32 ml pouch)
Repeat at 5 minutes as necessary; no limit

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Ibuprofen - Indications

A

mild to moderate pain

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Ibuprofen - Contraindications

A

Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs
Active GI hemorrhage or ulcers
Pregnancy (first, second, or third trimesters)

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Ibuprofen - Adult Dosages

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300-400 mg PO; may repeat every 4-6 hours; maximum daily dose
1,200 mg/day

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Naloxone - Contraindications

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Allergy or known hypersensitivity to naloxone; Neonates

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Naloxone - Indications

A

Reversal of respiratory depression caused by suspected narcotic
intoxication

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Naloxone - Adult Dosages

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Naloxone IM/IV every 3 minutes as required; maximum 4 doses
First dose:0.4 mg IM/IV
Second dose: 0.4 mg IM/IV if required
Third dose: 0.8 mg IM/IV if required
Fourth dose: 2 mg IM/IV if required (IV preferred)
Clinicall consultation required prior to administration of further doses

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Nitroglycerin - Contraindications

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Bp < 110, ED drugs - Viagra/Levitra 24 hours; Cialis 48 hours, Allergy/sensitivity, Anemia, Prescription (their own, or clinicall
consultation), Pulse <50 or >150, Severe Anemia,
Restrictive pericarditis, pericardial tamponade, Documented right sided acute myocardial infarction

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Nitroglycerin Adult Dosages

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Clinicall consultation required if no prior prescription for
nitroglycerin or if more than 3 doses are required.
0.4 mg SL every 3-5 minutes
Verify systolic blood pressure prior to administering each dose;
systolic blood pressure must be ≥ 110 mmHg and heart rate
must be between 50 and 150 bpm.

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Nitrous Oxide - Indication

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Self-administered relief from moderate to severe pain

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Nitrous Oxide - Cautions

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Shock, abdominal distension, depressant drugs, facial injury, COPD

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Nitrous Oxide - Contraindications

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Pneumothorax, Air Embolism/Decompression
Sickness, Inhalation Injury, Nitroglycerin w/i last 5 minutes, Bullous emphysema,
Altered LOC, Gross abdominal distension

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Nitrous Oxide - Adult Dosages

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Self-Administered to effect

36
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Salbutamol - Indications

A

Bronchospasm

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Salbutamol - contraindications

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Known hypersensitivity to salbutamol

38
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Salbutamol - Adult dosages

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5 mg nebulized; repeat doses back to back as necessary
4 x 100 mcg via metered dose inhaler; repeat as required

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Tranexamic Acid (TXA) - Indications

A

Signs of shock or hypoperfusion, in association with an
injury suggestive of occult or ongoing hemorrhage

40
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Tranexamic Acid (TXA) - Contraindications

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Hypersensitivity to tranexamic acid
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Time since injury to administration > 3 hours
Age < 12 years

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Tranexamic Acid (TXA) - Adult Dosages - ongoing hemorrhage

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2g IV push over 1 min

42
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Tranexamic Acid (TXA) - Adult Dosages - Postpartum hemorrhage or hypoperfusion in maternal vaginal bleeding > 20 weeks

A

2 g IV push over 1 minute
clinicall consultation required prior to administration of tranexamic
acid

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