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Reactive Airway - Adult Flashcards

1
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What medication is indicated with wheezing?

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Duoneb: 2.5mg/3ml nebulized. May repeat 5 times PRN.

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What is the dosage for a duoneb?

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2.5mg/3mL

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How many times can you repeat a duoneb?

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5 times, PRN

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What medication is indicated with stridor in reactive airway issues?

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Epinephrine: Nebulized 2mg of 1:1,000 diluted in 3ml NS. May repeat once.

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What is the dosage for nebulized Epi?

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2mg of 1:1,000 diluted in 3ml NS

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How many times can you repeat dose nebulized Epi?

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May repeat once.

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Which concentration of Epi is used for nebulizer?

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1:1 / 1:1,000

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What medication can be given after a Duoneb?

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Solu-Medrol: 125mg IM/IV/IOP over 3min

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What is the dosage for Solu-Medrol?

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125mg IM/IV/IOP over 3min

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What kind of medication is Solu-Medrol?

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Inhibits cell-mediated immunologic functions, especially those dependent on lymphocytes

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How does Solu-Medrol work?

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Decreases inflammation in bronchial tubes.

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What does Solu-Medrol NOT affect?

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Air sacs in lungs.

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13
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What is the onset time of Solu-Medrol?

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Within 1 hour

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Why is Solu-Medrol pushed SLOWLY?

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It can cause cardiac arrhythmias and arrest if pushed too rapidly.

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Over how long is Solu-Medrol pushed?

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3 mins

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16
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What is the other name for Solu-medrol?

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Methylprednisolone

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17
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What drugs are in a Duoneb?

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Albuterol and ipratropium bromide.

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What are common side effects of a Duoneb?

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Tachycardia, jitters, coughing

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What kind of medication is a Duoneb?

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Bronchodilator

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What is the time onset of a Duoneb?

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Within minutes.

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21
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What other drugs commonly negatively interact with a Duoneb?

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Beta-Blockers

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22
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What is a medication that can be given after Solu-Medrol administration?

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Magnesium Sulfate: 2g in 100mL IV infusion over 10min

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What is the dosage for Mag in reactive airway issues

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2g in 100mL IV infusion over 10min

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Over how long should Mag for reactive airway issues be given?

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10min

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25
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When is Mag indicated for a reactive airway issue?

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When first-line treatments are not responsive. Duoneb (bronchodilator) and Solu-Medrol (cortico-steroid) has already been given.

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26
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What is the mechanism of action for Magnesium Sulfate?

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Physiological blood coagulation mediator that aids in releasing histamine and acetylcholine. Acts as a bronchodilator.

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27
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What patient should NOT receive Mag?

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Heart-block patients - Mag can make the conduction even slower. Any patient with heart damage, persistent HTN, and/or hypocalcemia.

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28
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Is asthma a ventilation or respiration issue?

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Ventilation

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29
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What are some common medications a patient might take for asthma?

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Albuterol, Symbicort (inhaled steroid), oral steroids, Omalizumab, Methylxanthines, salmeterol, formoterol, and vilanterol., terbutaline/Brethine.

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30
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What class of medication is Alubterol?

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Beta-2 agonist

31
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What class of medication is Solu-Medrol?

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Corticosteroid

32
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What are some common COPD medications?

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Fluticasone (flovent), Beclometasone, Budesonide, ipatropium, albuterol, Doxycycline (rescue)

33
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What medication can be given after Epi if stridor is present?

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Magnesium sulfate: 2g in 100ml IV infusion over 10min.

34
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If LIFE THREATENING airway issues are present, what medication is IMMEDIATELY adnimistered?

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Epinephrine (1:1,000): 0.3 - 0.5mg IM ever 5-15min PRN

35
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What is the dosage of IM Epi?

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Epinephrine (1:1,000): 0.3 - 0.5mg IM every 5-15min PRN

36
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How often can IM Epi be administered?

A

Every 5-15min PRN

37
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When should CPAP be considered?

A
  1. Signs of respiratory failure or fatigue
  2. Pulse oximetry below 88% that doesn’t improve with standard therapy
  3. ETCO2 above 50mmHg
  4. Accessory muscle use or retractions
  5. Respiratory rate above 25
  6. Wheezing, rales, or rhonchi
38
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When should CPAP NOT be considered or is considered contraindicated?

A

AMS, failure to follow directions, failure to control own airway, respiratory arrest, obstruction, hypotension, airway or facial trauma, recent facial/esophageal/gastric surgery, barotrauma, N/V, suspected pneumothorax.
CAUTION with emphysema patients!

39
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What could you consider to calm CPAP patients if verbal comfort does not work?

A

Chemical sedation

40
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What medications can be used to sedate a CPAP patient?

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Ketamine: 0.5mg/kg IV/IO
or
Versed: 2mg IV IO (if hypertensive)

41
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When should you use Versed to sedate a CPAP patient instead of Ketamine?

A

If patient is hypertensive.

42
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Can I get a refusal on a patient I gave airway medication to? Even if just a diagnosed asthmatic and a duoneb was given?

A

No refusal may be obtained in any patient receiving medication for respiratory distress.

43
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What tool should be sued in addition to SPO2 monitoring?

A

ETCO2 / waveform capnography

44
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If CPAP at 5cmH20 is ineffective to assist WOB, what can be done?

A

Ventilation assistance with BVM attached to PEEP valve.

45
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When can CPAP be considered for CHF or pulmonary edema?

A

If WOB is effective

46
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What setting should be used for starting CPAP?

A

5cmH20, titrate to effect

47
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What medication can be given to a CHF/pulmonary edema patient that has rales and/or wheezing?

A

DuoNeb: 2.5mg/3ml nebulized. May repeat 5 times PRN.

48
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If CHF/pulmonary edema patient is unresponsive to DuoNeb treatment and starts to present with stridor, what medication can be given?

A

Epinephrine (1:1,000): 0.3 - 0.5mg IM every 5-15min PRN

49
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What medication can be given to a CHF/pulmonary edema patient as first line treatment?

A

Nitroglycerin

50
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What forms of nitro can be given to a CHF/pulmonary edema patient?

A

NTG paste: 1-1.5 inch on left chest (additional dose of 0.5-1 inch can be placed on right side)

or

NTG infusion: 60mcg/min IV with rapid titration to relief of symptoms (max dose 200mcg/min)

51
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If NTG is used for a CHF/pulmonary edema patient, what vital sign is imperative to maintain?

A

SBP over 90mmHG

52
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If a CHF/pulmonary edema patient is being administered NTG and becomes hypotensive, what should be done?

A

Immediate reduction of NTG dose.

53
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What is the max dose of a NTG infusion?

A

200mcg/min

54
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What is the min dose of a NTG infusion?

55
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What class of medication is NTG?

A

Vasodilator

56
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What are the contraindications of administering NTG?

A

ED / vasodilator medications (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, Stendra, Staxyn, sildenafil, avanafil, tadalafil or vardenafil) in the last 24hrs, hypotension

CAUTION: Women are also rx’d these meds

57
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What is a sign to look for on ETCO2/waveform capnography for bronchoconstriction?

58
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Can breath sounds be diminished or absent during an asthma attack?

A

Yes - these patients need IMMEDIATE intervention.

59
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What is a normal ETCO2?

60
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Other than shark fins, what is another sign of reactive airway issues on waveform capnography?

A

Air trapping

61
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What is hypoxia considered in reactive airway issues?

A

A late finding. Pulse oximetry provides no indication of how hard the patient is working to breathe or if ventilation is effective.

62
Q

What is another name for Ipatropium bromide?

63
Q

What kind of medication is Atrovent?

A

Mucolytic, anticholinergic bronchodilator

64
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How can hypotension be treated in a CHF/pulmonary edema patient if HypoTN stems from a cardiac origin?

A

Epinephrine (1:1,000): 2mg/250mL NS (8mcg/ml), given at 2-10mcg/min
Titrate at 1mcg/min at 2min intervals

or

///CRITICAL CARE ONLY///
Phenylephrine: 10mg in 100ml (100mcg/ml), given at 50-200mcg every 2-5min IVP

65
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What can a critical care medic given for hypotension in a CHF/pulmonary edema patient?

A

///CRITICAL CARE ONLY///
Phenylephrine: 10mg in 100ml (100mcg/ml), given at 50-200mcg every 2-5min IVP

66
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What can a medic given to a hypotensive CHF/pulmonary edema patient if they are NOT a critical care medic?

A

Epinephrine (1:1,000): 2mg/250mL NS (8mcg/ml), given at 2-10mcg/min
Titrate at 1mcg/min at 2min intervals

67
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For critical care medics, what is the dosage of phenylephrine for a hypotensive CHF/pulmonary edema patient?

A

10mg in 100ml (100mcg/ml), given at 50-200mcg every 2-5min IVP

68
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For non-critical care medics, what is the dosage of Epinephrine 1:1,000 for a hypotensive CHF/pulmonary edema patient?

A

2mg/250mL NS (8mcg/ml), given at 2-10mcg/min
Titrate at 1mcg/min at 2min intervals

69
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For critical care medics, is phenylephrine a push dose or slowly given for a hypotensive CHF/pulmonary edema patient??

A

IVP, push dose pressor

70
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For non-critical care medics, how is Epinephrine 1:1,000 titrated for a hypotensive CHF/pulmonary edema patient?

A

Titrate at 1mcg/min at 2min intervals

71
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In what positioning should patients with CHF/pulmonary edema be placed?

A

High fowlers or head elevated to 45 degrees.

72
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If a patient has taken a medication ending in -il within the last 24 hours, should they receive NTG?

73
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What PEEP should be considered for an intubated CHF/pulmonary edema patient?

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