Pharmacology

Question 1

Activated Charcoal

Answer 1

action: inhibits digestion of most ingested toxins
dose: 1g/kg adults, 0.5g/kg children
route given: oral
contraindications: compromised airway/ ALOC, not effective for alcohols, inorganic salts, metals, or acids and bases

Question 2

Aspirin

Answer 2

action: anti-inflammatory and anti-coagulant
indication: chest pain
dose: 325 mg
route: oral
contraindication: GI bleed, hypertension >180/110

Question 3

Metered Dose Inhaler

Answer 3

action: bronchodilation
indication: difficulty breathing
dose: 1-2 puffs

Question 4

Epinephrine

Answer 4

action: bronchodilation and vasoconstriction
indication: anaphylaxis/ severe asthma
dose: N/A
route: intramuscular

Question 5

Naloxone

Answer 5

action: opioid antagonist
indication: respiratory depression following opioid overdose (pinpoint pupils)
dose: 0.5 mg
route: IN/IM

Question 6

Nitroglycerin

Answer 6

action: vasodilation
indication: agnia
dose: 0.4 mg
route: sublingual
contraindications: hypotension <100, bradycardia, tachycardia, erectile dysfunction meds within 24 hours