Meds Flashcards
Antiplatelet agent-dose, counterindications
324mg(4*81); GI Bleeding, hypersensitivity, clotting disorders
Aspirin-reactions
N/V, bleeding, tinnitus, stomach irritation
Reduces platelet aggregation
Aspirin
Proventil-name, dose
Albuterol, 2.5mg in 3mL NEB or MDI
Ventolin-name, indications
Albuterol; Angiodema?, sulfate medications, hypersensitivity, use caution in pts with cardiovascular disease
Beta-agonist: name, reactions
Albuterol; HTN, N/V, anxiety, dry mouth, tachycardia
Albuterol-indications
Asthma, bronchitis, COPD, wheezing, anaphylaxis
Albuterol-names, actions
Proventil, ventolin, beat-agonist; binds and stimulates beta receptors resulting in smooth muscle relaxation, bronchodilation
Epinephrine-abbreviation, dose
Ep., .3mg IM
Anaphylaxis is the indication and no counterindications
Epinephrine
Stimulates alpha and beta receptors produces increased BP/HR, bronchodilation
Epinephrine
Reactions to epinephrine
Palpitations, HTN, tachycardia, anxiety, H/A
Anti-anginal agent, dose
NTG, .4mg (1/150g) SC
Actions of NTG and indications
Smooth muscle relaxant, resulting in vasodilation; AMI/CP
NTG counterindications
Increases of ICP, inferior MI, erectile dysfunction meds, and hypotension