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Albuterol Sulfate Actions

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dilates bronchial smooth muscle

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Albuterol Sulfate Indications

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bronchospasm caused by asthma or COPD, pulse less than 130 beats/minutes

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Albuterol Sulfate Onset/duration

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5-15 minutes/2-6 hours

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Albuterol Sulfate Side Effects

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Dizziness, headache, palpitations, chest pain, anxiety, rapid pulse

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Albuterol Sulfate Route

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Inhalation

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Albuterol Sulfate Contraindications

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hypersensitivity to the drugs or its contents

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Albuterol Sulfate Dose

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  1. Nebulizer with oxygen aerolsization - 2.5 mg/3ml over 5-10 minutes via nebulizer with 8-10 Ipm oxygen
  2. Metered dose inhaler - 1 to 2 inhalations
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Albuterol Sulfate is supplied via

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unit dose plastic vial

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Albuterol Sulfate Special Considerations

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monitor heart rate closely

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Albuterol Sulfate requires medical command order?

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yes

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Aspirin Actions

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Inhibits blood clotting action and platelet aggregation

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Aspirin Indications

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chest discomfort suggestive of acute coronary syndrome

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Aspirin Onset/duration

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5 minutes/1-4 hours

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Aspirin Side Effects

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nausea, vomiting, heartburn, dizziness, tinnitus, bronchospasm, GI bleeding

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Aspirin Route

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orally

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Aspirin Contraindications

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male less than 25 years old, female less than 35 years

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Aspirin Dose

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324 mg (4 tablets)

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Aspirin is supplied via

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81 mg chewable tablets

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Aspirin Special Considerations

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use with caution if patient had recent surgery since aspirin can promote bleeding at the surgical site

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Aspirin requires medical command?

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no

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DuoNeb - Combivent Actions

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Albuterol - (Adrenergic bronchodilator, bronchial smooth muscle dilator.) Ipratropium Bromide - (Anticholinergic bronchodilator)

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DuoNeb - Combivent Indications

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Bronchospasm as result of Asthma, COPD, allergic reaction, pulse less than 130 ppm adult

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DuoNeb - Combivent Side Effects

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dizziness, tachycardia, chest pain, palpitations, anxiety, headache, hypertension

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DuoNeb - Combivent Route

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inhalation/nebulized

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DuoNeb - Combivent Contraindications
hypersensitivity to the drugs or components thereof, pulse rate above 130 ppm. No patient under 12 years of age
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DuoNeb - Combivent Dose
Albuterol (2.5 mg), Ipratropium Bromide (.5 mg) in 3 ml NS
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DuoNeb - Combivent supplied via
unit dose plastic vial
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DuoNeb - Combivent Special Considerations
monitor heart rate, initial dose given per protocol. Second dose per MCP order. For allergic reaction - initial dose requires MCP order.
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Epinephrine (EPI-PEN) Actions
bronchodilator, increases heart rate and force of contractions
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Epinephrine (EPI-PEN) Indications
anaphylactic shock, severe allergic reactions
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Epinephrine (EPI-PEN) Onset/duration
5-15 minutes/1-4 hours
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Epinephrine (EPI-PEN) Side Effects
anxiety, palpitations, angina, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness
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Epinephrine (EPI-PEN) Route
IM
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Epinephrine (EPI-PEN) Contraindications
none when used in life-threatening conditions
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Epinephrine (EPI-PEN) Dose
adult: 0.3 mg, pediatric 0.15 mg
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Epinephrine (EPI-PEN) is supplied via
pre-loaded auto-injectors
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Epinephrine (EPI-PEN) Special Considerations
monitor vitals frequently after administration
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Epinephrine (EPI-PEN) requires medical command order?
yes
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Epinephrine (1:1000) Action
bronchodilator, increases heart rate and force of contractions
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Epinephrine (1:1000) Indications
anaphylactic shock, severe allergic reactions
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Epinephrine (1:1000) Onset/duration
5-15 minutes/1-4 hours
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Epinephrine (1:1000) Side Effects
anxiety, palpitations, angina, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness
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Epinephrine (1:1000) Route
IM
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Epinephrine (1:1000) Contraindications
none when used in life-threatening circumstances
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Epinephrine (1:1000) Dose
0.3 mg/ 0.3 ml
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Epinephrine (1:1000) is supplied via
1 mg unit dose ampule
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Epinephrine (1:1000) Special Considerations
monitor vitals frequently after administration
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Epinephrine (1:1000) Requires medical command order?
yes
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Narcan (Naloxone) Action
Opioid Antagonist w/o opiate agonist properties
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Narcan (Naloxone) Indications
partial reversal of opiate drug effects, opiate overdose
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Narcan (Naloxone) Side Effects
fever, Chills, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Opiate withdrawal
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Narcan (Naloxone) Route
IN via atomizer
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Narcan (Naloxone) Contraindications
hypersensitivity to the drug
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Narcan (Naloxone) Dose
2.0 mg IN (i mg to be given in each nostril)
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Narcan (Naloxone) is supplied via
pre-filled syringe 2.0 mg
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Narcan (Naloxone) Special Considerations
administer enough to reverse respiratory depression and avoid full narcotic withdrawal syndrome
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Narcone (Naloxone) Requires Medical Command Order?
yes
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Nitroglycerin Action
relaxes vascular smooth muscle, causes vasodilation, increases coronary blood flow, and reduces preload
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Nitroglycerin Indications
chest discomfort suggestive of acute coronary syndrome
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Nitroglycerin Onset/duration
1-3 minutes/.5-1 hour
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Nitroglycerin Side Effects
headache, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, rapid pulse
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Nitroglycerin Route
sublingually
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Nitroglycerin Contraindications
blood pressure less than 100 systolic, head trauma, shock, cerebral edema, and hypersensitivity to the drug. Use of Viagra or Levitra in past 24 hours. Use of Cialis in past 72 hours. 12 lead EKG is diagnosed Inferior Wall MI
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Nitroglycerin Dose
0.4 mg
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Nitroglycerin is supplied via
0.4 mg tablets or metered dose spray
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Nitroglycerin Special Considerations
monitor blood pressure before, during, after administration - only stop if pressure falls below 100 systolic
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Nitroglycerin Requires Medical Command Order?
yes
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Oral Glucose Action
increase blood sugar
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Oral Glucose Indications
hypoglycemia, non-traumatic coma of unknown cause
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Oral Glucose Onset/duration
1-3 minutes/unknown
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Oral Glucose Side Effects
none known
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Oral Glucose Route
buccal/oral
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Oral Glucose Contraindications
none if used in emergent setting
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Oral Glucose Dose
15 gm
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Oral Glucose is supplied via
15 gm gel
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Oral Glucose Special Considerations
none
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Oral Glucose Requires Medical Command Order?
no
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Oxygen Action
oxidizes glucose, reverse hypoxemia
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Oxygen Indications
almost all emergency conditions in which hypoxemia is present or may develop
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Oxygen Onset/duration
immediate/variable
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Oxygen Side Effects
may cause irritation to nasal mucous membranes; in rare cases of COPD, may depress respiratory drive
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Oxygen Contraindications
none in the emergency setting
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Oxygen Dose
variable, depending on patient need
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Oxygen is supplied via
compressed gas
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Oxygen Special Considerations
monitor pulse oximetry, especially in medical patients t insure adequate dose
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Oxygen Requires Medical Command Order?
no
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Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Action
non-narcotic analgesic, antipyretic
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Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Indications
fever in pediatric patient > 102F. If acetaminophen has not been given in the last four (4) hours
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Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Onset/duration
15-30 min /4-6 hours
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Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Route
PO
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Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Contraindications
vomiting, known hypersensitivity
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Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Dose
15 mg/kg
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Tylenol (Acetaminophen) is supplied via
oral solutions
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Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Requires Medical Command Order?
BLS requires Med Command Order
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Zoran (Odansetron) Action
antiemetic with serotonin blocking agents
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Zoran (Odansetron) Indications
nausea and vomiting
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Zoran (Odansetron) Side Effects
headache, diarrhea, dizziness
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Zoran (Odansetron) Route
oral dissolving tablet
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Zoran (Odansetron) Contraindications
hypersensitivity to the drug
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Zoran (Odansetron) Dose
4 mg ODT (oral dissolving tablet)
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Zoran (Odansetron) is supplied via
unit dose tablet
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Zoran (Odansetron) Requires Medical Command Order?
no

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