Medications Flashcards
Oxygen Adult dosage
1-6LPM NC, 12-15LPM NRB/BVM
CPAP/Vent- Flow rate varies by 02 demand to meet cmH2O requirement
Venturi Mask- Flow rate varies by adaptor to meet specific O2 24-40%
Oxygen Pediatric dose
1-6LPM NC, 10-15LPM NRB/BVM
Oxygen Classification/Mechanism
Gas; Enters body va respiratory system, tansported to cells by hemoglobin, required for efficient breakdown of glucose into energy
Oxygen Pharmacokinetics
Onset: Immediate, Peak Effects: <1 min, Duration: <2mins,
Half Life: N/A
Oxygen Indications
Hypoxia, Difficulty Breathing, SpO2 < 94%
Oxygen Contraindications
ROSC post cardiac arrest with SpO2 >94%, Chest pain/Acute MI, suspected cellular injury/death with SpO2 >94%
Oxygen Side Effects
Free radical formation in presence of injured tissues, 2nd cell death
Oxygen Precautions
Avoid hyperoxia; high concentration to neonates can cause eye damage
Oxygen Drug-Drug Interactions
None
Albuterol Sulfate Adult Dosing
- 5mg nebulized at 8LPM O2 every 5 minutes for Asthma/COPD/RAD/Anaphylaxis
- 5mg nebulized at 8LPM O2 continuously up to max dose of 20mg for HyperKalemia
Albuterol Sulfate Pediatric Dosing
2.5mg nebulized at 8LPM O2 every 5 minutes for Asthma/COPD/RAD/Anaphylaxis
Not indicated for HyperKalemia
Albuterol Sulfate Classification/Machanism
Sympathomimetic/Sympathetic Agonist (Beta 2 Selective)
Beta 2 Agonist- promotes sympathetic stimulation of bronchial SMC, reducing interaction between actin/myosin causing SM relaxation causing bronchodilation
HyperKalemia- potentiates Na/K pump, promotes extracellular K uptake into cells
Albuterol Sulfate Pharmacokenetics
Onset: 5-15 mins, Peak Effects: 1-1.5 hrs, Duration: 3-6 hrs, Half Life: <3 hrs
Albuterol Sulfate Indications
Asthma/COPD/RAD, Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis, Moderate/Severe HyperKalemia
Albuterol Sulfate Contraindications
Symptomatic Tachycardia
Albuterol Sulfate Side Effects
Tachycardia, palpitations, chest pain, HTN, sweating, dizziness, headache, nervousness, anxiety, tremor, nausea/vomiting
Albuterol Sulfate Precautions
First 3 doses to be given concurrently with ipratropium bromide for Asthma/COPD
May worsen cardiac asthma/pulmonary edema and precipitate dysrhythmias
Moderate/severe HyperKalemia characterized by wide QRS complex on ECG
In some preparations, must be mixed with 2.5mL NS
Albuterol Sulfate Drug-Drug Interactions
Side effect may increase with other sympathetic agonist
Beta Blockers may blunt effects of this drug
Levalbuterol/Xopenex Adult Dosage
1.25mg nebulized with 8LPM O2 every 5 minutes for Asthma/COPD/RAD/Anaphylaxis
Levalbuterol/Xopenex Pediatric Dosage
0.31mg nebulized with 8LPM O2 every 5 minutes for Asthma/COPD/RAD/Anaphylaxis
Levalbuterol/Xopenex Classification/Mechanism
Sympathomimetic/Sympathetic Agonist
Beta 2 Selective Agonist- promotes sympathetic stimulation of bronchial SMC, inhibits interaction between actin/myosin relaxing SM causing bronchodilation
Levalbuterol/Xopenex Pharmacokinetics
Onset: 5-15 mins, Peak Effects: 1-1.5 hrs, Duration: 3-6 hrs Half Life: 3.3 hrs
Levalbuterol/Xopenex Indications
Asthma/COPD/RAD, Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis
Levalbuterol/Xopenex Contraindications
Symptomatic Tachycardia