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1
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Acetaminophen

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Can be liver toxic

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2
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Activated charcoal

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Must ingest full amount

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3
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Adenosine

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Arrhythmia following administration

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4
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Albuterol sulfate

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Monitor HR and SpO2

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5
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Amiodarone

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Constant ECG

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6
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Amyl nitrite

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Can worsen hypoxia in CO poisoning

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7
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Atropine

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Organophosphate poisonings may require higher dose

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8
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Aspirin

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Gastric upset common

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9
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Dextrose

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Less concentrated solutions effective with less complication

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10
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Diazepam

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Irritation with injection, flumazenil antagonizes

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11
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Diltiazem

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Bolus or infusion, calcium chloride can reverse untoward effects

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12
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Dopamine

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Extravasation damages tissue, best through central line

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13
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Droperidol

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Black Box warning, cardiac monitoring prior and post must

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14
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Duodote

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End point of treatment is dry, clear lung sounds, decontaminate between doses

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15
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Epinephrine

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1: 1000(1mg/mL)
1: 100000(1mg/10mL)

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16
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Fentanyl

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Naloxone antagonizes, use monitor

17
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Glucagon

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Less effective with decreased glycogen stores (alcoholic)

18
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Haloperidol

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Hypotension common in patients taking antihypertensives

19
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Hydroxocobalamin

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Prepare for full resuscitation

20
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Hydromorphone

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Naloxone antagonizes, use appropriate monitors

21
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Ibuprofen

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Commonly causes gastric upset

22
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Ipratropium

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Typical used with Albuterol

23
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Lidocaine

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Use with caution with other anti-arrhythmics

24
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Lorazepam

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Flumazenil antagonizes

25
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Magnesium

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Cardiac conduction problems in conjunction with digitalis

26
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Methylprednisolone

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Effects typically not seen in EMS

27
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Metoclopramide

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Dystonia and akathisia treated with diphenhydramine

28
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Midazolam

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Flumazenil antagonizes

29
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Morphine

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Naloxone antagonizes, use monitors

30
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Nitroglycerin

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Monitor BP closely

31
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Nitrous oxide

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Not for use with patients unable to follow commands

32
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Ondansetron

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Good safety profile

33
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Oral glucose

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Obtain IV for D50

34
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Oxygen

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Do not withhold for respiratory distress

35
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Oxytocin

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Ensure placenta and possible additional baby delivered before administration

36
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Promethazine

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Can potentiate CNS depressants (alcohol), extravasation causes tissue damage

37
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Racemic epinephrine

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Monitor HR and SpO2

38
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Sodium bicarbonate

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No longer recommended for use in prolonged cardiac arrest

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