Medications for Asthma Flashcards
1
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Adjunctive therapies Names
A
IV NS bolus, Magnesium Sulfate, Terbutaline
2
Q
IV NS Bolus amount and max
A
20ml/kg and 1L max
3
Q
Magnesium Sulfate
A
50 mg/kg IV (max2 g) over 20-30 minutes x1
4
Q
Terbutaline 1st (SQ)
A
10 mcg/kg SQ (max dose of 250mcg=0.25ml) can be given q 20 x3 doses until IV established
5
Q
Terbutaline 2nd (IV)
A
10mcg/ kg (max of 250mcg) IV load over 15 minutes followed by terbutaline continuous IV drip 0.4mcg/kg/min
6
Q
Albuterol dosing <20kg, >=20kg
A
10mg, 15mg
7
Q
albuterol for 3rd hour PAS 8-10
A
<20kg albuterol 15mg continuous over 1 hour, >=20kg albuterol 20mg continuous over 1 hour
8
Q
Ipratropium given in 1st hour dose
A
1mg via neb with albuterol
9
Q
Dexamethasone dose
A
0.6mg/kg max of 16mg po/im
10
Q
Methylprednisolone
A
2mg/kg (max 60mg) IV for PO intolerant
