Paramedic State Test 2023 Pt 1 Flashcards
What is lidocaine’s class
antiarrhythmic and local anesthetic
What is lidocaine’s dosage
1-1.5 mg/kg slow IV push
What are lidocaine’s contraindications
Severe HB, bradycardia, WPW
What does a shark fin mean in capnography?
Asthma/wheezing/bronchoconstriction
What does a top hat mean in capnography?
Normal or an obstruction
What is valium’s adult dose
5-10 mg
MAX 30 mg
What is valium’s peds dose
0.1-0.3 mg/kg
MAX 4 mg
What is valium’s class?
Benzodiazepine
What is valium’s MOA?
Depresses limbic system, thalamus, and hypothalamus resulting in calming effects
What are valium’s contraindications?
Acute alcohol toxicity, pregnancy (except in eclampsia), and neonates
What adverse effects are possible with valium?
Respiratory depression, respiratory arrest, bradycardia, and hypotension
What is another name for valium
Diazepam
What is another name for versed
midazolam
What is the adult dose for versed (IV)
2-2.5 mg IV/IO
every 3-5 minutes as needed
MAX 10 mg
What is the peds dose for versed (IV)
0.2 mg/kg IV/IO
MAX single dose 2.5 mg
May repeat every 3-5 minutes as needed
MAX 10 mg
How much versed would you give to a patient equal or greater than 49 kg IM?
10 mg IM
Repeat in 5 minutes if needed
MAX 20 mg
How much versed would you give a patient under 49 kg IM?
0.2 mg/kg IM
MAX single dose 5 mg
May repeat in 5 minutes if needed
MAX 10 mg
What is versed used in?
Seizures
What is haldol used in?
Psychotic episodes
What is the dose of haldol for someone over 12 years old?
2-5 mg IM