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AEMT Medications > Quiz 2: Naloxone, Albuterol, and Ipatropium Bromide > Flashcards

Quiz 2: Naloxone, Albuterol, and Ipatropium Bromide Flashcards

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Naloxone: Brand Name

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Narcan

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Naloxone: Classification

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Narcotic Antagonist

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Naloxone: Pharmacokinetics

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Effects: IV ~2 minutes // IN ~3-4 minutes

Duration: 30-90 minutes

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Naloxone: Mechanism of Action

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Naloxone has a higher affinity to narcotic receptor sites and displaces narcotics

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Naloxone: Indications for Field Use

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Respiratory depression related to opiate abuse.
Diagnosis of coma of unknown origin.

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Naloxone: Contraindication

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None

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Naloxone: Side/Adverse Effect

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Related to narcotic withdrawal: tremors, sweating, N/V, agitation, seizures

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Naloxone: Routes of Administration

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IV push, intranasal, SQ, IM, IO

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Naloxone: How Supplied

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2mg preloaded syringe with 1 mg/mL; 2mg ampule or multi-dose vial containing 1mg/mL

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Naloxone: Dosages

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Adults: 0.4mg - 2mg (titrated)

Pediatric: 0.1mg/kg (max dose 2mg)

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Naloxone: Special Considerations

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Repeat as needed

Dose is titrated to desired effect

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Albuterol: Brand Name

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Proventil, Ventolin

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Albuterol: Classification

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Sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist)

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Albuterol: Pharmacokinetics

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Effects: 5 minutes

Duration: 3-6 hours

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Albuterol: Mechanism of Action

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Bronchodilation (relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle) selective beta-2 agonist

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Albuterol: Indications for Field Use

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Dyspnea consistent with bronchoconstriction

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Albuterol: Contraindications

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Known hypersensitivity; administer with caution to cardiovascular patients

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Albuterol: Side/Adverse Effects

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Minimal, may include palpitations, dizziness, tremors, nervousness, N/V, HA, HTN

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Albuterol: Routes of Administration

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Inhaled (nebulizer)

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Albuterol: How Supplied

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Bullets: 2.5mg in 3mL

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Albuterol: Dosages

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Adult: 2.5 mg

Pedi: 2.5 mg

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Albuterol: Special Considerations

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Wheezing may or may not be evident
Consider side effect when re-dosing

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Ipratropium Bromide: Brand Name

A

Atrovent

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Ipratropium Bromide: Classification

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Short-Acting Muscarinic Antagonists (SAMA)

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Ipratropium Bromide: Pharmacokinetics

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Effects: 15 min

Duration: 4-6 hours

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Ipratropium Bromide: Mechanism of Action

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Blocking muscarinic cholinergic receptors

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Ipratropium Bromide: Indications for Field Use

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Dyspnea consistent with bronchoconstriction

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Ipratropium Bromide: Contraindications

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Known hypersensitivity

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Ipratropium Bromide: Side/Adverse Effects

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Minimal. May include HA, dry mouth, cough, nausea

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Ipratropium Bromide: Routes of Administration

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Inhalation

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Ipratropium Bromide: How Supplied

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Bullets: 0.5 mg in 2.5 ml

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Ipratropium Bromide: Dosages

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Adult: 0.5 mg

Pedi: 0.5 mg

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Ipratropium Bromide: Special Considerations

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Wheezing may or may not be evident
Consider side effects when re-dosing

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