PHARM: Emergency Drugs to LEAN on

Question 1

Drugs to LEAN on: L

Answer 1

Lidocaine: Used in emergency situations for ventricular arrhythmias

Question 2

Drugs to LEAN on: E

Answer 2

Epinephrine: Vital drug part of ACLS protocol, pulseless heart arrest

Question 3

Drugs to LEAN on: A

Answer 3

Atropine Sulfate: Symptomatic bradycardia

Question 4

Drugs to LEAN on: N

Answer 4

Narcan: Reversal agent for opiate overdose

Question 5

Drugs to LEAN on:

Answer 5

Lidocaine can be used in emergency situations for ventricular arrhythmias. Epinephrine is a vital drug in the ACLS protocol. Atropine can be given with symptomatic bradycardia and Narcan is a reversal agent for opiate overdose.