Nitroglycerine Flashcards
Nitroglycerine - Action
It dilates the blood vessels in the body
Nitroglycerine - Indication
Chest pain of cardiac orgin
Nitroglycerine - Contraindication
Meds for ED and Low Bloood Pressure
Nitroglycerine - Side Effects
- Hypotension
- Severe Headache
Nitroglycerine - Dose
- One Tablet or Spray
- .4mg
Aspirin - Action
Produces a rapid antiplatlet effect
Aspirin - Indication
Chest pain or discomfort suggestive of acute coronary syndrome.
Aspirin - ContraIndication
Allergy to drug
Aspirin - Side Effects
Little Side Effects
May cause stomach irritation, heart burn, nausea
Aspirin - Dose/Route
325mg
Chewable
Epinephrine - Action
Mimics response to sympathetiic nervous system.
Constricts Blood Vessels.
Epinephrine - Indication
Anaphylactic reaction
Epinephrine - Contraindication
None
Epinephrine - Side Effects
Increased heart rate Pale Skin Diziness Chest Pain Headache Nausea Anxious
Epinephrine - Dose/Route
Shot Injection to outer thigh
Over 66lbs .3
Under 66lbs .15
Albuterol - Action
Beta-2 adrenergic receptors to relax the bronchial smooth muscle & dilates the lower airways
Albuterol - Indication
Breathing difficulty assocated with respiratory condition and bronchoconstriction.
Albuterol - Contraindication
Not Responsive
Not in scope of practice
No Online Permission
Max doses already taken
Albuterol - Side Effects
Tachycardia Tremors/Shakes Nervousness Dry Mouth Nausea/Vomit
Albuterol - Dose/Routes
Precise dose each spray
SVN - 5-10 min or no mist
Oral Glucose - Action
Increases blood glucose
Increase glucose to brain
Oral Glucose - Indication
Altered Mental Status associated w/ Hypoglycemia
Oral Glucose - Contraindication
Unresponsive
Can’t swallow
Glucose Over 70mg/dl
Oral Glucose - Side Effeccts
None
Airway obstructed
Or Aspiration
