Quiz 5: Epinephrine 1:10000, Epinephrine 1:1000, and Ondansetron

Question 1

Epinephrine (1:10000): Brand Name

Answer 1

Epinephrine cardiac

Question 2

Epinephrine (1:10000): Classification

Answer 2

Sympathomimetic

Question 3

Epinephrine (1:10000): Pharmacokinetics

Answer 3

Effects: 5 min

Duration: 20-30 min

Question 4

Epinephrine (1:10000): Mechanism of Action

Answer 4

Alpha 1 = Vasoconstriction
Beta 2 = Bronchodilation
Beta 1 = Decreases capillary permeability

Question 5

Epinephrine (1:10000): Indications of Field Use

Answer 5

Cardiac arrest

Question 6

Epinephrine (1:10000): Contraindications

Answer 6

No absolute contraindications

Question 7

Epinephrine (1:10000): Side/Adverse Effects

Answer 7

Dizziness, weakness, shaking, HA, restlessness, anxiety

Question 8

Epinephrine (1:10000): Routes of Administration

Answer 8

IV, IO

Question 9

Epinephrine (1:10000): How Supplied

Answer 9

1mg/10mL in prefilled syringe

Question 10

Epinephrine (1:10000): Dosages

Answer 10

Adult: 1mg of 1:10000 solution

Pedi: NONE in VTEMS

Question 11

Epinephrine (1:1000): Brand Name

Answer 11

Ana-Kit, Epi-Pen

Question 11

Epinephrine (1:10000): Special Considerations

Answer 11

Repeat dose every 2 rounds of compressions (3-5 minutes) until ROSC

Question 12

Epinephrine (1:1000): Classification

Answer 12

Sympathomimetic

Question 13

Epinephrine (1:1000): Pharmacokinetics

Answer 13

Effects: 1 min

Duration: 30 min

Question 14

Epinephrine (1:1000): Mechanism of Action

Answer 14

Alpha 1 = Vasoconstriction
Beta 2 = Bronchodilation
Beta 1 = Decreases capillary permeability

Question 15

Epinephrine (1:1000): Indications for Field Use

Answer 15

Anaphylaxis

Question 16

Epinephrine (1:1000): Contraindications

Answer 16

In the setting of true anaphylaxis, none

Question 17

Epinephrine (1:1000): Side/Adverse Effects

Answer 17

HA, anxiety, palpitations, N/V, hypertension, sweating, pallor, tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmias

Question 18

Epinephrine (1:1000): Routes of Administration

Answer 18

IM

Question 19

Epinephrine (1:1000): How Supplied

Answer 19

1mg/1mL in vials, ampules, or prefilled auto injector devices

Question 20

Epinephrine (1:1000): Dosages

Answer 20

Adult: 0.3-0.5mg of 1:1000 solution

Pedi: 0.01 mg/kg of 1:1000 (max does 0.4mg)

Question 21

Epinephrine (1:1000): Special Considerations

Answer 21

NONE

Question 22

Ondansetron: Brand Name

Answer 22

Zofran ODT

Question 23

Ondansetron: Classification

Answer 23

Antiemetic

Question 24

Ondansetron: Pharmacokinetics

Answer 24

Effects: 15-30 minutes

Duration: 2 hours

Question 25

Ondansetron: Mechanism of Action

Answer 25

Blocks serotonin, both peripherally on vagal nerve terminals and centrally in the chemoreceptor

Question 26

Ondansetron: Indications for Field Use

Answer 26

Nausea

Question 27

Ondansetron: Contraindications

Answer 27

Known hypersensitivity

Question 28

Ondansetron: Side/Adverse Effects

Answer 28

HA, diarrhea, anxiety, fatigue

Question 29

Ondansetron: Routes of Administration

Answer 29

Oral Dissolving

Question 30

Ondansetron: How Supplied

Answer 30

Pill form

Question 31

Ondansetron: Dosages

Answer 31

Adult: 4mg

Pedi: NONE

Question 32

Ondansetron: Special Considerations

Answer 32

NONE