Medications Flashcards
1
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epinephrine
A
beta 1 and beta two properties
dose - 1mg IV every 3 - 5 minutes, no maximum
2
Q
vasopressin
A
antidiuretic
dose - 40 units IV on time
3
Q
atropine
A
sympathomimetic
0.5 - 1.0 mg IV every 5 - 7 minutes, max 3 mg
4
Q
narcan (nalaxone hyrdrochloride)
A
opiod antagonist
dose 0.5 - 2.0 mg IV, IN, IM
8 - 10 mg if Darvon suspected
5
Q
Dextrose 50%
A
reverses hypoglycemia
dose 25mg IV
6
Q
calcium
A
given for hyperkalemia (high potassium)
dose 1 - 3 g over 5 minutes
7
Q
amiodarone
A
antiarrhythmic
dose 300 mg, followed by 150 mg during arrest
8
Q
lidocaine
A
antiarrhythmic
dose 1 - 1.5 mg/kg every 5 - 7 minutes, max of 3 mg/kg
9
Q
magnesium
A
used for torsades de pointes
dose 1 - 2 g over 10 minutes
10
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dopamine
A
has renal, beta and alpha properties
dose 5 - 40 mcg/kg/minute
