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AEMT Medications > Quiz 4: Nitrous Oxide, Acetominophen (PO), Acetominophen (IV) > Flashcards

Quiz 4: Nitrous Oxide, Acetominophen (PO), Acetominophen (IV) Flashcards

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Nitrous Oxide: Brand Name

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Nitrous Oxide

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Nitrous Oxide: Classification

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Analgesic and anesthetic

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Nitrous Oxide: Pharmacokinetics

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Dose dependent

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Nitrous Oxide: Mechanism of Action

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CNS depressant

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Nitrous Oxide: Indications for Field Use

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Severe musculoskeletal pain, chest pain associated with ACS and not relieved by nitro

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Nitrous Oxide: Contraindication

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Decreased LOC, inability to follow instructions, TBI, COPD, suspected pneumothorax

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Nitrous Oxide: Side/Adverse Effects

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Dizziness, decreased mental status, hallucinations, N/V

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Nitrous Oxide: Routes of Administration

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Inhalation

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Nitrous Oxide: How Supplied

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Modified demand valve with mixer to combine 50% of each gas for inhalation

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Nitrous Oxide: Dosages

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Adult: Self-administered

Pedi: Self-administered

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Nitrous Oxide: Special Considerations

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NONE

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Acetaminophen (PO): Brand Name

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Tylenol

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Acetaminophen (PO): Classification

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Analgesic

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Acetaminophen (PO): Pharmacokinetics

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Effects: <1hour

Duration: 4-6 hours

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Acetaminophen (PO): Mechanism of Action

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Blocks pain (unknown how)

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Acetaminophen (PO): Indications for Field Use

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Adult Pain

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Acetaminophen (PO): Contraindications

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Hepatic impairment/liver damage, ETOH abuse

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Acetaminophen (PO): Side/Adverse Effects

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N/V

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Acetaminophen (PO): Route of Administration

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Oral PO

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Acetaminophen (PO): How Supplied

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325mg pill

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Acetaminophen (PO): Dosages

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Adult: 325-1000mg

Pedi: 15mg/kg (up to 1000)

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Acetaminophen (PO): Special Considerations

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Do not give if taken within 4 hours

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Acetaminophen (IV): Brand Name

A

Tylenol

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Acetaminophen (IV): Classification

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Analgesic

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Acetaminophen (IV): Pharmacokinetics

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Effects: 5-10 minutes

Duration: 4-6 hours

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Acetaminophen (IV): Mechanism of Action

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Blocks pain (unknown how)

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Acetaminophen (IV): Indications for Field Use

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Adult pain

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Acetaminophen (IV): Contraindications

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Hepatic impairment/liver damage, ETOH abuse

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Acetaminophen (IV): Side/Adverse Effects

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N/V

30
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Acetaminophen (IV): Routes of Administration

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IV drop over 10 minutes

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Acetaminophen (IV): How Supplied

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1000mg/100mL bottle/bag

32
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Acetaminophen (IV): Dosages

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Adult: <1000mg

Pedi: NONE in VTEMS

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Acetaminophen (IV): Special Considerations

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Do not give if taken within 4 hours

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