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Medications Flashcards

1
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Indications for naloxone (narcan)

A

Respiratory Depression or
Arrest
+ Known or
Suspected
Opiate
Overdose

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Indications for albuterol (mdi/nebulizer)

A

Respiratory
Distress with Signs of
Bronchospasm

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Indications for epinephrine

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Known or
Suspected
Anaphylaxis (multisystemic) w/: Respiratory Distress, Airway Problem, Shock

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4
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Indications for glucose

A

Altered
Mental Status with
History of Diabetes or
Hypoglycemia

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5
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Indications for nitroglycerin

A

Atraumatic
Chest Pain with
Cardiac History

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6
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Indications for aspirin

A

Atraumatic
Chest Pain

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7
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Indications for activated charcoal

A

Ingested poison

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Contra-indications for naloxone(narcan)

A

Medication Expired or
Discolored, Pt. Allergic
Cautions: Cardiac Conditions, Brain Injury or Poly-
Substance Overdose

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9
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Contra-indications for albuterol(mdi/nebulizer)

A

Medication Expired or
Discolored (SVN),
Pt. Allergic, Max. Dose already taken,
LOC insufficient

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Contra-indications for epinephrine

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Medication Expired or
Discolored,
Caution:
Cardiac Conditions,
Hypertension

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11
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Contra-indications for glucose

A

Medication Expired or
PT. LOC
Insufficient (unable to maintain airway)

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Contra-indications for nitroglycerin

A

Med. Expired, Pt.
Allergic, Max.
Dose already taken, insufficient
LOC, Systolic BP
<100, ED Med use w/in 72 Hrs., Head Injury

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13
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Contra-indications for aspirin

A

Med. Expired, Pt.
Allergic, Max. Dose already taken, LOC insufficient, <19 y/o, Pregnant, Bleeding/ Disorder, AAA
Cautions: Asthma, Liver Damage

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14
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Contra-indications for activated charcoal

A

Any Solvent, Acid or Base
Must contact poison control

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15
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Dose for naloxone(narcan)

A

(IN) = 0.2 mg in
0.2 ml
(IM) = 0.4 mg
Med Direction if
Pt <5 y/o- or to exceed Single Dose

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16
Q

Dose for albuterol (mdi/nebulizer)

A

Ask Pt:
How Many Puffs = 1 Dose? &
How Many Doses
Prescribed?
2 Puffs per Dose &
2 Doses is Usual
EMT max. = 2 Doses
2.5mg

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17
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Dose for epinephrine

A

Adult: 0.3 mg
Child (<4 y/o):
0.15 mg
Med Direction to exceed Single Dose.
Can give 10 min after bystander Dose.

18
Q

Dose for glucose

A

1 Tube
EMT max. = 2 Doses

19
Q

Dose for nitroglycerin

A

1 Pill or
1 Spray
Min. 5 minute interval between doses, max 3 doses per Episode

20
Q

Dose for aspirin

A

Max. 325 mg in 24 Hours, Non-Coated
Pills or Powder
81 mg pills x4
162 mg pills x2
325 mg pill x1

21
Q

Dose for activated charcoal

A

1 g per kg of Pf. Weight up to
Child max. 25 g
Adult max. 50 g

22
Q

Route for naloxone(narcan)

A

Intranasal
(usual for EMT) or
Intramuscular
1 mg per Nare, via Atomizer

23
Q

Route for albuterol

A

Inhalation

24
Q

Route for epinephrine

A

Intramuscular at
Lateral
Mid-Thigh

25
Q

Route for glucose

A

Oral (Buccal)
Dispense onto longue Depressor,
Place between Cheek & Teeth

26
Q

Route for nitroglycerin

A

Sublingual

27
Q

Route for aspirin

A

Oral (must be
Chewed)
Give No or
Very Little Water

28
Q

Route for activated charcoal

A

Ingestion
Suspension,
Use Opaque Vessel and Straw

29
Q

Action for naloxone (narcan)

A

Opiate
Antagonist (Blocker)

30
Q

Action for albuterol

A

Bronchodilator

31
Q

Action for epinephrine

A

Bronchodilator and
Vasoconstrictor

32
Q

Action for glucose

A

Increases
Blood Glucose
Level

33
Q

Action for nitroglycerin

A

Vasodilator (Reduces
Workload on Heart)

34
Q

Action for aspirin

A

Platelet
Aggregation
Inhibitor (Reduces Clotting)

35
Q

Action for activated charcoal

A

Binds to Poison (Prevents
Absorption as
Substance
Passes Through
Digestive System)

36
Q

Side effects for naloxone (narcan)

A

Agitation/ Combativeness, Tachycardia/ V-Fib/Arrest,
HTN, Seizures, N/V/Abd.Cramps,
Dyspnea,
Pulmonary Edema

37
Q

Side effects for albuterol

A

Anxiety, Tremors,
Palpitations, Headache, Dry Mouth, Sore Throat, Epitaxis,
N/V/ Dyspepsia,
HTN, Paradoxical
Bronchospasm

38
Q

Side effects for epinephrine

A

Anxiety, Tremors,
Headache, N/V, HTN,
Tachicardia, Chest Pain, Arrythmias

39
Q

Side effects for glucose

A

Nausea/Vomiting

40
Q

Side effects for nitroglycerin

A

“Burning” under tongue, Headache, Lightheadedness, Flushing, N/V,
Hypotension, Bradycardia, Cardiovascular collapse

41
Q

Side effects for aspirin

A

Nausea/Vomiting, Gastric Irrittion,
Increased
Bleeding

42
Q

Side effects for activated charcoal

A

Nausea/Vomiting,
Black Stools

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