Pharmacology

Question 1

Routes of administration abbreviations

Answer 1

Sublingual (SL)
Per Rectum (PR)
By mouth (PO)
Intravenous (IV)
Intraosseous (IO)
Inhalation
Intranasal (IN)
Intramuscular (IM)
Subcutaneous
Transcutaneous

Question 2

Asprin (Bayer)

Answer 2

Anti-inflammatory agents and anti-fever agents prevent platelets from clumping decreasing new clots

PO

Relief of headache, pain, muscle aches, chest pain of cardiac origin

Adult Dose: 160-325 mg

Question 3

Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Answer 3

Common fast-acting MDI medications

Inhalation

Stimulates the nervous system causing bronchodilation

1-2 inhalations wait 5 mins before repeating the dose

Question 4

Epinephrine (Epi-Pen)

Answer 4

Stimulates the nervous system causing bronchodilation

IM

Anaphylactic reaction

0.3 mg for adults and 0.15 for children

It lasts approximately 5 minutes do not repeat dose make sure ALS is en route

Question 5

Naloxone (Narcan, EVXIO, Auto-Injector)

Answer 5

Reverses respiratory depression secondary to opioid OD

IM, IN

2mg IN or IM auto-injector

PT can wake up combative

Question 6

Nitroglycerin

Answer 6

Dialates Blood Vessels

Chest pain of Cardiac origin

SL tablet or Spray

0.3 - 0.4 mg

SL- 0.4 mg spray

make sure ALC en route

Question 6

Oral Glucose

Answer 6

When absorbed provides glucose for cell use

for hypoglycemia

PO

1/2 to 1 tube

Question 6

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Answer 6

Antihistamine

Mild allergic reactions

PO

25-50 mg

not for ppl with asthma, glaucoma, pregnancy, hypertension, infants

Question 6

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Answer 6

Analgesic and fever reducer

PO

500 to 1000 mg every 4 hours

weight of the child is more important than the age

Question 6

Ibuprofen

Answer 6

NSAID reduces inflammation and fever

mild pain headache

PO

200 to 400 mg every 4-6 hours