Pharmacology As

Question 0

ACE inhibitors

Answer 0

Inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme; decrease BP by decreasing water retention

Individualised dose

Question 1

Abciximab

Answer 1

Antiplatelet

!!children < 12yr!!/!!bleeding/coagulopathy!!/!!ulcers!!/!!stroke!!

0.25 mg/kg

Question 2

Adenosine

Answer 2

Targets and pauses AV node

!!no use in Vent. Escape beats!!/!!only for narrow complex tachycardia!!

6 then 12 mg w/ 20 ml saline flush

Question 3

Albuterol

Answer 3

Bronchodilates by stimulating ß2 receptors

!!no ß blockers!!

2.5-5 mg NEB

Question 4

Amiodarone

Answer 4

Potassium channel blocker

300 then 150 mg

Question 5

Aspirin

Answer 5

Antiplatelet

!!children < 12yr!!/!!bleeding/coagulopathy!!/!!ulcers!!/!!stroke!!

ACS: 162-324 mg PO chewed

Question 6

Atropine

Answer 6

Inhibits affects of acetylcholine on heart; increases ino/chronotropy in the event of too much parasympathetic stimulation

!!tachyc!!/!!glaucoma!!

Brady: 0.5-1 mg
Organophz: 1-5 mg

Question 7

Attenolol

Answer 7

Lowers blood pressure by antagonising affects of beta agonists; may decrease HR

!!CHF!!/!!HB!!/!!cardiogenic sk!!/!!low BP!!/!!No use in asthma pts on albuterol!!

5mg SIVP (wait 10 mins to repeat dose)