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Medication Routes [12]

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  1. IV—> Route: intravenous
  2. IVP—> Route: intravenous push
  3. IVPB—> Route: intravenous piggy-back
  4. IM—> Route: intramuscular
  5. SQ—> Route: subcutaneous
  6. P.O. —> Route: Per os
  7. PR—> Route: Per rectum
  8. SL—> Route: sub-lingual
  9. gtt—> Route: drops
  10. Drip—> Route: Intravenous drip
  11. Neb —>Route: Inhaled Nebulizer
  12. Patch—> Route: Transdermal
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Intravenous (IV)

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[Med Route]

Delivered through a vein

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Intravenous Push (IVP)

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[Med Route]

brief injection through the vein

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Intravenous Piggy-Back (IVBP)

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[Med Route]

In tandem with, usually with normal saline

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Intramuscular (IM)

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[Med Route]

Directly into the muscle

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Subcutaneous (SQ)

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[Med Route]

Directly into the skin

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Per Os (PO)

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[Med Route]

Orally, by mouth

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Per Rectum (PR)

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[Med Route]

Rectally, into the rectum

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Sub-lingual (SL)

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[Med Route]

Under the tongue

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Drops (gtt)

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[Med Route]

Droplet; example: o-thalami eye drops

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Intravenous Drip (Drip)

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[Med Route]

Continuous injection through a vein

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Inhaled Nebulizer (Neb)

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[Med Route]

Inhaled mist

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Transdermal (patch)

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[Med Route]

Directly though the skin

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How do you write medication orders?

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Medication Name—> Dosage or Strength—> Route

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Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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  • used during cardiac resuscitation efforts
    1. Atropine
    2. Dopamine
    3. Epinephrine
    4. Norepinephrine
    5. Sodium Bicarbonate
    6. Vasopressin
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Atropine

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(used during cardiac resuscitation efforts; ACLS)
Dose: 1mg
Route: IVP

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Dopamine

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(used during cardiac resuscitation efforts; ACLS)

Route: Drip per protocol

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Epinephrine

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(used during cardiac resuscitation efforts; ACLS)
Dose: 1mg
Route: IVP
AKA: Adrenaline

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Norepinephrine

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(used during cardiac resuscitation efforts; ACLS)
Route: Drip per protocol
AKA: Levophed

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Sodium Bicarbonate

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(used during cardiac resuscitation efforts; ACLS)
Dose: 1 amp
Route: IVP

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Vasopressin

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(used during cardiac resuscitation efforts; ACLS)
Dose: 40 units
Route: IVP

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Analgesics

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  • used to alleviate pain
    1. Aspirin
    2. Dilaudid (Narcotic)
    3. Fentanyl (Narcotic)
    4. Ibuprofen (NSAID)
    5. Lortab
    6. Morphine (Narcotic)
    7. Naproxin (NSAID)
    8. Percocet (Narcotic)
    9. Toradol (NSAID)
    10. Tramadol (Narcotic)
    11. Tylenol
    12. Vicodin (Narcotic)
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Aspirin

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[Analgesics]
Dose: 81-325mg
Route: P.O.
AKA: ASA

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Dilaudid

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[Analgesics]
Narcotic 
Dose: 1mg
Route: IVP or IM
AKA: Hydromorphone
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Fentanyl

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[Analgesics]
Narcotic
Dose: 50-100mg
Route: IV

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Ibuprofen

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[Analgesics]
NSAID
Dose: 200-800mg
Route: P.O.
AKA: Motrin
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Lortab

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[Analgesics]
Dose: 5/500mg
Route: PO
AKA: Acetaminophen/hydrocodone

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Morphine

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[Analgesics]
Narcotic
Dose: 2.5 or 5mg
Route: IVP

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Naproxin

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[Analgesics]
NSAID
Route: 500mg
Route: PO
AKA: Naprosyn
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Percocet

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[Analgesics]
Narcotic 
Dose: 5/325mg
Route: PO
AKA: Acetaminophen/Oxycodone
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Toradol

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[Analgesics]
NSAID
Dose: 30mg
Route: IVP or IM 
AKA: Ketorolac
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Tramadol

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[Analgesics]
Narcotics 
Route: 50-100mg
Route: PO
AKA: Ultram
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Tylenol

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Dose: 1000mg
Route: PO or PR
AKA: acetaminophen

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Vicodin

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[Analgesics]
Narcotic 
Dose: 500/5mg
Route: PO
AKA: Acetaminophen/hydrocodone
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Antiarrhythmics

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  • used for correcting abnormal rhythms in the heart
    1) Adenosine
    2) Amiodarone
    3) Cardizem (CCB)
    4) Magnesium Sulfate
    5) Verapamil
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Adenosine

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[Antiarrhythmics]
Dose: 6 or 12mg
Route: IVP
AKA: Adenocard

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Amiodarone

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[Antiarrhythmics]

Route: drip per protocol

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Cardizem (CCB)

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[Antiarrhythmics]
Dose: 20mg
Route: IVP or drip per protocol
AKA: Diltiazem

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Magnesium Sulfate

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[Antiarrhythmics]
Dose: 2-6 grams
Route: IVPB
AKA: Mag Sulfate

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Verapamil (CCB)

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[Antiarrhythmics]
Dose: 40mg
Route: PO

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Antibiotics

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  • used to tx or protect against bacterial infections
    1. Ancef (Cephalosporin)
    2. Avelox (Fluoroquinolone)
    3. Bactrim (Sulfonamides)
    4. Ciprofloxin (Fluoroquinolone)
    5. Clindamycin (Lincosamide)
    6. Doxycycline (Tetracycline)
    7. Flagyl (Nitroimozidole)
    8. Ivanz (Carbapenems)
    9. Keflex (Cephalosporin)
    10. Levaquin (Fluoroquinolone)
    11. Macrobid
    12. Rocephin (Cephalosporin)
    13. Unasyn (Penicillin)
    14. Vancomycin (glycopeptides)
    15. Zithromax (macrolide)
    16. Zosyn (Penicillin)
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Ancef (Cephalosporin)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 1 gram
Route: IVPM
AKA: Cefazolin

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Avelox (Fluoroquinolone)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose:400mg
Route: IVPB
AKA: Moxifloxacin

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Bactrim (Sulfonamides)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 160/800mg
Route: PO
AKA: Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole

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Ciprofloxin (Fluoroquinolone)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 500mg
Route: PO
AKA: Cipro

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Clindamycin (Lincosamide)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 900mg
Route: IVPB
AKA: Cleocin

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Doxycycline (Tetracycline)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 100mg
Route: PO

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Flagyl (Nitroimidazole)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 500mg
Route: IVPB or PO
AKA: Metronidazole

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Ivanz (Carbapenems)

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Dose: 1 gram
Route: IVPB
AKA: Ertapenem

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Keflex (cephalosporin)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 500mg
Route: PO
AKA: Cephalexin

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Levaquin (Fluoroquinolone)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 500 or 750mg
Route IVPB or PO
AKA: Levofloxacin

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Macrobid

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 100mg
Route: PO
AKA: Nitrofurantoin

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Rocephin (Cephalosporin)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 1 gram
Route IVPB
AKA: Ceftriaxone

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Unasyn (Penicillin)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 3 grams
Route IVPB

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Vancomycin (Glycoproteins)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 1 gram
Route: IVPB

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Zithromax (macrolide)

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 500mg
Route: IVPB or PO
AKA: Azithromycin

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Zosyn [penicillin]

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[Antibiotics]
Dose: 3.75grams
Route: IVPB

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Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics

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  • anticoagulants are used to thin the blood to decrease the likelihood of blood clots
  • thrombolytics are dangerous medications that break apart clots that have already formed
    1. Aspirin
    2. Coumadin
    3. Heparin
    4. Lovenox
    5. Placix
    6. tPA
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Aspirin

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[Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics]
Dose: 81 or 325mg
Route: PO
AKA: ASA

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Coumadin

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[Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics]
Dose: 2-10mg
Route: PO
AKA: Warfarin

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Heparin

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[Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics]

Route: Drip per protocol

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Lovenox

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[Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics]
Dose: 1mg/kg
Route: IM
AKA: Enoxaparin

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Plavix

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[Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics]
Dose: 300mg
Route: PO

64
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tPA

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[Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics]

Route: per protocol

65
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Anticonvulsants

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  • used to decrease the likelihood of seizures
    1. Ativan (benzo)
    2. Cerebyx (Hydantoin)
    3. Depakote (Valproate)
    4. Dilantin (Hydantoin)
    5. Phenobarbital (Barbiturate)
    6. Keppra (Pyyrolidine)
    7. Klonopin (Benzo)
    8. Lamictal (Triazine)
    9. Tegretol (Carboxamide)
    10. Topamax
    11. Valium (Benzo)
    12. Versed (Benzo)
66
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Ativan (Benzodiazepine)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Dose: 1 or 2mg
Route: IVP or IM or PO
AKA: Lorazepam

67
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Cerebyx (Hydantoin)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Route: IVPB or PO
AKA: Fosphenytoin

68
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Depakote (Valproate)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Dose: 250mg
Route: PO
AKA Vaproic Acid

69
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Dilantin (Hydantoin)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Route: IVPB or PO
AKA Phenytoin

70
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Phenobarbital (Barbiturate)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Dose: 60mg
Route: PO

71
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Keppra (Pyrrolidine)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Dose: 500-1500mg
Route: IVPB or PO

72
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Klonopin (Benzodiazepine)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Dose: 0.5-2mg
Route: PO
AKA Clonazepam

73
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Lamictal (Triazine)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Dose: 200mg
Route: PO
AKA Lamotrigine

74
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Tegretol (Carboxamide)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Dose: 200-600mg
Route: PO
AKA Carbamazepine

75
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Trileptal (Carboxamide)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Dose: 300mg
Route: PO
AKA Oxcarbazepine

76
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Topomax

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Dose: 200mg
Route: PO
AKA Topiramate

77
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Valium (Benzodiazepine)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Dose:2-10mg
Route: PO
AKA Diazepam

78
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Versed (Benzodiazepine)

A

[Anticonvulsants]
Route: IV or IM
AKA Midazolam

79
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Antiemetics

A
  • used to reduce nausea and vomiting
    1. Droperidol
    2. Phenergan
    3. Reglan
    4. Zofran
80
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Droperidol

A

[Antiemetics]
Dose: 1 or 2mg
Route: IVP or IM
AKA Inapsine

81
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Phenagrin

A

[Antiemetics]
Dose: 25mg
Route: IVP or IM
AKA Promethazine

82
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Reglan

A

[Antiemetics]
Dose: 10mg
Route: IVP
AKA Metoclopramide

83
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Zofran

A

[Antiemetics]
Dose: 4 or 8mg
Route: IVP or SL
AKA Ondansetron

84
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Antihistamines

A
  • used to reverse allergic rxns

1. Benedryl

85
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Benedryl

A

[Antihistamines]
Dose: 25 or 50mg
Route: IVP or PO
AKA Diphenhydramine

86
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Antihypoglycemics

A
  • used to increase blood glucose levels

1. D50

87
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D50

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[Antihypoglycemics]
Dose: 1 amp
Route: IVP

88
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Antihyperglycemics

A
  • used to decrease blood glucose levels
    1. Regular Insulin
    2. Lantus
89
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Regular Insulin

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[Antihyperglycemics]
Dose: Units
Route: IVP or SQ
AKA Humulin, Novolin

90
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Lantus

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[Antihyperglycemics]
Dose: 10 units
Route: SQ

91
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Antihypertensives

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  • used to decreased BP
    1. Atenolol (Beta-blocker)
    2. Clonidine
    3. Lopressor (Beta-blocker)
    4. Propranolol
92
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Atenolol (Beta-Blocker)

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[Antihypertensives]
Dose: 25 or 50 mg
Route: PO

93
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Clonidine

A

[Antihypertensives]
Dose: 0.1mg
Route: PO

94
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Lopressor (Beta-Blocker)

A

[Antihypertensives]
Dose: 5 or 10mg
Route: IVP
AKA Metroprolol

95
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Propranolol

A

[Antihypertensives]
Dose: 40mg
Route: PO
AKA Inderal

96
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Antipsychotic

A
  • used to decrease psychotic behavior
    1. Haldol
    2. Geodon
97
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Haldol

A

[Antipsychotic]
Dose: 5-10mg
Route: IVP or IM
AKA Haloperidol

98
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Geodon

A

[Antipsychotic]
Dose: 20mg
Route: IM or PO

99
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Anxiolytics

A
  • used to decrease feelings of anxiousness
    1. Ativan
    2. Klonopin
    3. Valium
    4. Xanax
100
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Xanax (Benzodiazepine)

A

[Anxiolytics]
Dose: 0.25-1mg
Route: PO
AKA Alprazolam

101
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Bronchodilators

A
  • used to dilate the airways and improve respiratory function
    1. Albuterol
    2. Atrovent
    3. Albuterol/Atrovent
    4. Xopenex
    5. Xopenez/Atrovent
102
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Albuterol

A

[Bronchodilators]
Dose: 2.5 or 5mg
Route: Neb

103
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Atrovent

A

[Bronchodilators]
Dose: 0.5mg
Route: Neb
AKA Ipratropium

104
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Albuterol/Atrovent

A

[Bronchodilators]
Dose: 5/0.5mg
Route: Neb
AKA DuoNeb

105
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Xopenex

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[Bronchodilators]
Dose: 1.25mg
Route: Neb
AKA Levalbuterol

106
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Xopenex/Atrovent

A

[Bronchodilators]
Dose: 1.25/0.5mg
Route: Neb

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Corticosteroids

A
  • steroids used to decrease inflammation
    1. Decadron
    2. Prednisolone
    3. Solumedrol
108
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Decadron

A

[Corticosteroids]
Dose: 8mg
Route: IVP
AKA Dexamethasone

109
Q

Prednisolone

A

[Corticosteroids]
Dose: 60mg
Route: PO
AKA Prednisone

110
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Solumedrol

A

[Corticosteroids]
Dose: 125mg
Route: IVP
AKA methylprednisolone

111
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Diuretics

A
  • used to remove water from the body by changing urine concentration
    1. Lasix
112
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Lasix

A

[Diuretics]
Dose: 40 or 60mg
Route: IVP
AKA Furosemide

113
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GI Meds

A
  • used to ease GI discomfort
    1. GI cocktail
    2. Nexium (PPI)
    3. Pepcid (H2 blocker)
    4. Prevacid (PPI)
    5. Prilosec (PPI)
    6. Protonix (PPI)
114
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GI Cocktail

A

[GI Meds]

Route: PO

115
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Nexium (PPI)

A

[GI Meds]
Dose: 40mg
Route: IVP or PO
AKA esomerprazole

116
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Pepcid (H2 blocker)

A

[GI Meds]
Dose: 20 or 40mg
Route: IVP or PO
AKA Famotidine

117
Q

Prevacid (PPI)

A

[GI Meds]
Dose: 15 or 30mg
Route: PO
AKA Lansoprazole

118
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Prilosec (PPI)

A

[GI Meds]
Dose: 20 or 40mg
Route: IVP or PO
AKA Omeprazole

119
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Protonix (PPI)

A

[GI Meds]
Dose: 40mg
Route: IVP or PO
AKA Pantoprazole

120
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Induction Agents

A
  • used to induce anesthesia prior to a procedure that requires sedation
    1. Etomidate
    2. Propofol
    3. Ketamine
    4. Versed
121
Q

Etomidate

A

[Induction Agents]
Dose: 20mg
Route IVP

122
Q

Propofol

A

[Induction Agents]
Route: Drip per protocol
AKA Diprivan

123
Q

Ketamine

A

[Induction Agents]

Route: IV or IM

124
Q

Versed (Benzodiazepine)

A

[Induction Agents]
Route: IV or IM
AKA midazolam

125
Q

Local Analgesics

A
  • used to numb a localized area of tissue, usually for wound repairs
    1. Lidocaine
    2. Lidocaine with epinephrine
    3. Marcaine
    4. Marcaine with epinephrine
    5. Tetracaine ophthalmic
126
Q

Lidocaine

A

[Local Analgesics]
Dose: 1 or 2%
Route: Injection
AKA Xylocaine

127
Q

Lidocaine with Epinephrine

A

[Local Analgesics]
Dose: 1 or 2%
Route: Injection

128
Q

Marcaine

A

[Local Analgesics]
Dose: 0.25 or 0.5%
Route: Injection
AKA Bupivacaine or. Sensorcaine

129
Q

Marcaine wIth Epinephrine

A

[Local Analgesics]
Dose: 0.25 or 0.5%
Route: Injection

130
Q

Tetracaine Ophthalmic

A

[Local Analgesics]
Dose: 0.5%
Route 1-2gtt ophthalmic

131
Q

Muscle Relaxants

A
  • used to relax muscle tension or spasms
    1. Flexeril
    2. Norflex
    3. Skelaxin
    4. Valium (Benzo)
132
Q

Flexeril

A

[Muscle Relaxants]
Dose: 10mg
Route: PO

133
Q

Norflex

A

[Muscle Relaxants]
Dose: 60mg
Route: IM

134
Q

Skelaxin

A

[Muscle Relaxants]
Dose: 800mg
Route: PO

135
Q

Narcotic Antagonist

A
  • used to counteract opioid OD

1. Narcan

136
Q

Narcan

A

[Narcotic Antagonist]
Dose: 1mg
Route: IVP

137
Q

Neuromuscular Blockers/Paralytics

A
  • used to paralyze the muscles of the body, usually used to prepare the pt. for intubation
    1. Succinylcholine
    2. Pancuronium
    3. Rocuronium
    4. Vecuronium
138
Q

Succinylcholine

A

[Neuromuscular Blockers/Paralytics]
Dose: 100mg
Route: IVP
AKA “Sux”

139
Q

Pancuronium

A

[Neuromuscular Blockers/Paralytics]

Dose: 0.5mg/kg

140
Q

Rocuronium

A

[Neuromuscular Blockers/Paralytics]
Dose: 600mg/kg
Route: IVP
AKA Zemuron, “Rock”

141
Q

Vecuronium

A

[Neuromuscular Blockers/Paralytics]
Dose: 80-100mcg/kg
Route: IVP

142
Q

Potassium

A
  • used to treat hypoalkalemia

1. KCl

143
Q

KCl

A

[Potassium]
Dose: 20 or 40 mEq
Route: PO or IVPB
AKA K-Dur

144
Q

Sedatives

A
  • used to calm or mildly sedate the pt
    1. Ambien
    2. Ativan
    3. Benadryl
    4. Klonopin
    5. Valium
    6. Versed
    7. Xanax
145
Q

Ambien

A

[Sedatives]
Dose: 5 or 10mg
Route: PO
AKA Zolpidem

146
Q

Vasodilators

A
  • used to dilate blood vessels
    1. Nitroglycerin
    2. Nitropaste
147
Q

Nitroglycerin

A

[Vasodilators]
Dose: 0.4mg
Route: SL
AKA NTG

148
Q

Nitropaste

A

[Vasodilators]
Dose: 1 inch
Route: Patch
AKA Nitro-Dur

149
Q

Vertigo Meds

A
  • used to treat dizziness associated with vertigo
    1. Antivert
    2. Valium
150
Q

Antivert

A

[Vertigo]
Dose: 2-10mg
Route: PO
AKA Meclazine

151
Q

Flouroscein

A

Route: 1-2 gtt ophthalmic
Indication: Corneal Abrasion

152
Q

Glucagon

A

Dose: 1mg
Route: IVP
Indication: Esophageal FB

153
Q

Lactulose

A

Dose: 10g
Route: PO
Indication: Elevated Bilirubin

154
Q

Silvadine

A

Dose: 1% cream
Route: Topical
Indication: Burn

155
Q

Tetanus diphtheria

A

Dose: 0.5mg
Route: IM
Indication: Skin tear

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