Pharamcology Flashcards
What is epinephrine used for?
suspected anaphylaxis
what is the proper dose of epinephrine for a child 6 years of age and older?
0.3mg once every 5-15 mins
What is the proper does of epinephrine for a child 12 months-6 years old?
0.15mg once
What is Glucagon?
for confirmed hypoglycaemia
What is the proper dose of glucagon for a child 12 months - 10 years of age?
if weight is higher than 20kgs = 1mg
if weight is less that 20kgs = 0.5mg
both every 10-15mins
what is the proper dose of glucagon for a child 10 years and over?
1mg every 10-15 mins
What is Acetylsalic Acid (ASA) used for?
known/suspected acute coronary syndrome.
What are the contraindications of ASA?
-active bleeding
-true ASA allergies
-ASA induced asthma
What is the dose for ASA
17yrs+ ~ 160mg
no repeats
What is tylenol/acetaminophen used for?
fever, or mild/moderate pain
what are the contraindications of tylenol?
-true allergy
-known or suspected liver failure
-surgery within four hoirs
what is the dose for tylenol, for an infant 72hrs - 12yrs
10-15mg/kg
max 325
every 4 hours
What is the proper dose of tylenol for anyone 12 years plus?
650-1000mg
every 4 hours
What is narcan/naloxone used for?
respiratory depression due to known or suspected opioid toxicity
what is the proper dose for narcan?
ALL AGES 2mg every 2/3 mins
What is nitroglycerin used for?
chest pains or suspected pulmonary edema
What are the contraindications of Nitroglycerin?
-hypotension with systolic lower than 90
-known right ventricular infarction
-use of viagra, ciallis, or levitra
-increased head pressure
-sensitivity to nitro
What is the does of nitroglycerin?
age 17+ - 0.4mg every 5 mins
What is ibuprofen/advil/motrin used for?
fever, mild/moderate pain, inflammation
what are the contraindications for advil?
-true allergy
-advil induced asthma
-pregnancy
-active bleeding
-renal failure
-surgery in 4 hours
What is the proper dose of advil for a child 3months - 12 years of age?
10mg/kg
every 6 hours
not exceeding 400mgs
what is the proper dose of advil for 12years plus?
400-800 mg every 6 hours
What is Salbutamol/ventolin used for?
acute know asthma, COPD, wheezing/respiratory distress, acute anaphylaxis
What is the proper dose of salbutamol?
Mild case - 2/4
Moderate/Severe case - 4/8
Anaphylaxis-8
Repeat as required, no maximum
what is glucose used for?
confirmed hypoglycaemia
what is the proper dose of glucose for a 12month-10 year old?
12.5gm
every ten minutes
max 3 doses
What is the proper dose for glucose for a 10-17 year old?
12.5-25gm
every ten minutes
max 3 doses
What is the proper dose of glucose for 17years and up?
25-50gm
repeat 10 mins
max 3 doses
