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1
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Actions and examples of beta agonist and antagonist medications

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beta 1 heart, beta 2 lungs, Albuterol, levalbuterol, epi, dopamine (agonist) Block beta receptors, beta 1 blockers such as olol drugs (antagonist)

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2
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What drug stimulates breakdown of glycogen

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Glucagon IM unless OD it would be IV

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3
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Narcotic antagonist

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Naloxone 2mg

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4
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Example of dissociative anesthetic

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Ketamine

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5
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Examples of anticholinergic/parasympatholytic

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Atropine and Ipratropium

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6
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Indication for using amiodarone

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In the living its for VTach, In the dead its used for VFib, pulseless VTach

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7
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Medications in the bradycardia algorithm

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Atropine, Dopamine, Epi infusion

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8
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Examples of steroids

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Dexamethasone, Prednisone

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9
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Treatment for organophosphate poisoning

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Atropine

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10
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Treatment for benzo OD

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Romazicon (flumazenil)

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11
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Examples of calcium channel blocker

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Diltiazem, Verapamil

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12
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Pril drugs are used to treat what condition

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blood pressure

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13
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Example of a carbohydrate medication

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Dextrose

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14
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MOA of racemic epinephrine

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Bronchodilates, Nebulized Epi.

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15
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Medications for RSI

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Induction agent(short acting, non barbiturate, Etomidate, ketamine) (Benzo) Paralytics (Non depolarizing and depolarizing)

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16
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What classification of medications dissolve clots

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Fibrinolytics

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17
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What cardiac medication must be given Rapid IV push

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Adenosine 6 then 1-2 min. 12

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18
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Classification of Benadryl

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Antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, Sodium channel blocker

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19
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Classification of Zyprexa

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Antidepressant, antipsychotic

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20
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What medication binds with cyanide:

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Sodium nitride, Hydroxicobolomine

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21
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Digoxin increases inotropy

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For heart failure

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22
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Examples of antiemetics

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Promethazine, Ondansetron

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23
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Medication, route, and dose of medication to treat hypoglycemia

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D50 is 25 gram, D25 Pedi is 12.5 grams

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24
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Uses for fibrinolytics

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break clots, DVT’s, Coronary syndrome (heart attack), Blocking stroke, DON’T USE IT FOR ANEURYSM

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25
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Indications for benzodiazepines

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induction agent, anzioyltic, sedative, seizure

26
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Medication to control postpartum bleeding

27
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Example of non-barbiturate hypnotic

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Etomidate, Ketamine

28
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MOA of ipratropium

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anticholinergic

29
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Uses for hydralazine

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Hypertension, Pregnancy induce

30
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Beta blockers are indicated for hypertension and Tachycardias

31
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Examples of anticoagulants

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Coumadin, Heparin

32
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Use for adenosine

33
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Indication for Sublimaze:

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Fentanyl, used for pain

34
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Contraindication for nitroglycerin

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hypotension, had phosphodiesterase inhibitors within 24 hours

35
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Concentration of dextrose for children

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D25 12.5 grams

36
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Indication for thiamine

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DT’s or withdrawals

37
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MOA glucagon

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Stimulates breakdown of glycogen in liver to release sugar in bloodstream

38
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MOA of Pitocin

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Stimulates contractions

39
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Medication for Torsdaes

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Magnesium Sulfate

40
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Indication for Combivent

41
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MOA of Tylenol

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Antipyretic, mild analgesics

42
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Math

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Ex. The medical control physician orders 10mcg/kg/min for a patient who weighs 165 lb. You have placed 800 mg in a 500-mL IV bag of D5W. Using microdrip tubing. What is the correct drip rate? (500/800)X0.750X60=28

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MOA Amiodarone

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Potassium and Sodium channel blocker, antidysrthmic

44
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Indication for TXA

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Bleeding, hypotensive due to bleeding, antifibrinolytic, within 3 hours, BP under 90

45
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Phases 0-4 of the action potential

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Phase 4 is resting membrane potential, Phase 0 is upstroke, Phase 1 is early repolarization (systole), Phase 2 plateau is calcium enter, Phase 3 is repolarization, sodium potassium pump kicks in

46
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What medications can cause extrapyramidal symptoms

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Promethazine, antipsychotic (Benadryl treats)

47
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Classification of Decadron

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Corticosteroid

48
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Medications for moderate to severe allergic reaction

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Epi, antihistamine

49
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Indications for Lidocaine

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VTach, VFib (pulseless VTach)

50
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MOA of Lopressor

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Beta blocker, antihypotensive

51
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Dose of dextrose, adenosine, morphine and Benadryl

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morphine is 2-4mg titrated to pain level, dextrose is D50 25 g, D25 12.5 g, Adenosine is 6mg 1-2 min is 12mg, Benadryl is 12.5-25mg

52
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Dose of fentanyl

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1mg/Kg 100mg max single dose

53
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Dose of ketamine

54
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Dose of Versed

55
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Dose of lidocaine

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1-1.5mg/Kg for the dead

56
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Classification of atropine

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anticholinergic

57
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Primary neurotransmitters of autonomic nervous system

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Sympathetic is norepi, Parasympathetic is acetylcholine

58
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Atropine for use in 2nd and 3rd degree blocks

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Not work in 2nd or 3rd degrees blockers but consider giving while preparing to pace

59
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MOA of ipratropium

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Anticholinergic, dry secretion, bronchodilates

60
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MOA of ASA

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anti platelet aggregator

61
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TCA OD receives what type of medication

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Bicarbonate 1meq/k

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