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Respiratory Drugs Flashcards

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Albuterol classification?

A

Bronchodilator
sympathomimetic
beta-2 agonist

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Albuterol onset/duration?

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5-8 min after inhalation/ 2-6 hours after inhalation

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Albuterol indications?

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Bronchial asthma, reversible bronchospasms associated with chronic bronchitis or emphysema with wheezing, hyperkalemia, anaphylaxis

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Albuterol contraindications?

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Hypersensitivity

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Albuterol side effects?

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Cardiac dysrhythmias, termors, dizziness, nervousness, headaches, anxiety, palpations, nausea, and tachycardia

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Albuterol adult dose?

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2.5 mg in 3mL, nebulized until med is gone. May repeat up to 3 total doses

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Albuterol peds dose?

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2 yo and older: same as adult

Less than 2 yo: give 1/2 of adult dose, 1.5 mL (1.25mg)

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Albuterol supply?

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2.5mg in 3mL of NS

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Albuterol trade name?

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Proventil, Ventolin

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Benadryl generic name?

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Diphenhydramine

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Benadryl classification?

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Antihistamine

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Benadryl actions?

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blocks histamine from reacting with H1 and H2 receptors in the blood stream during allergic reactions

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Benadryl onset/durations

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1-3 hours / 6-12 hours

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Benadryl indications?

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Anaphylaxis, allergic reactions, acute extrapyramidal reactions

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Benadryl contraindications?

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acute asthmatic attack, hypersensitivity, nursing mothers

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Benadryl side effects?

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drowsiness, confusion, hypotension, dry mouth, wheezing and palpations. In large doses, tachycardia and hypertension may occur.

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Benadryl adult dose?

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1mg/kg up to 50mg IV,IM,PO

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Benadryl peds dose?

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0.5 mg to 1 mg/kg up to 25 mg IV,IM,PO

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Benadryl supply?

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50mg/1ml vitals, ampules, and refilled syringes

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Etomidate trade name?

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Amidate

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Etomidate classification?

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Nonbarbituate hypnotic, anesthetic

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Etomidate actions?

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short acting drug that acts at the level of the reticular activating system to produce anesthesia

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Etomidate onset/duration?

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< 1 min / 5-10 min

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Etomidate indications ?

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premedication for tracheal intubation or cardioversion

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Etomidate contraindications?

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hypersensitivity

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Etomidate side effects?

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Nausea and vomiting, hypotension, difficulty breathing, apnea, involuntary muscle movement

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Etomidate adult dose?

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0.2-0.6 mg/kg (often 0.3 mg/kg) IV over 30-60 seconds, limit 1 dose

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Etomidate supply?

A

2mg/mL vials

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Ipratropium trade name?

A

Atrovent

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Ipratropium classification?

A

Anticholinergic, bronchodilator

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Ipratropium actions?

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Inhibits interactions of acetylcholine at receptor sites on bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in decreased levels of cyclic guanosine monophosphate and bronchodilation.

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Ipratropium onset/duration?

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< 15min/ 2-4 hours

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Ipratropium indications?

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SOB cause by bronchoconstriction, persistent bronchospasms, COPD exacerbation

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Ipratropium contraindications?

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Hypersensitivity to Ipratropium, atropine, peanuts and/or soy products

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Ipratropium side effects?

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Nausea and vomiting, cramps, coughing, headaches, tachycardia, dry mouth, blurred vision, anxiety

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Ipratropium adult dose?

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0.5 mg in 2.5mL NS via pipe nebulizer at 8LPM. May repeat twice as needed. Can be administered with Albuterol.

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Ipratropium peds dose?

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0.5mg in 2.5mL NS via mask nebulizer at 10LPM. May repeat twice as needed. Can be administered with Albuterol.

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Ipratropium supply?

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0.5mg in 2.5mL NS

39
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Methylprednisolone trade name?

A

Solu-medrol

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Solu-Medrol classification?

A

Glucocorticoid

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Solu-Medrol actions?

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Decreases inflammation; an adrenal corticoid steroid that suppress migration of polymophpnuclear leukocytes and reverses increase cap permeability.

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Solu-Medrol onset/duration ?

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1-2 hours/ 8-24 hours

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Solu-Medrol indications?

A

Anaphylaxis, bronchodilator unresponsive asthma

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Solu-Medrol contraindications?

A

GI bleeding, diabetes mallitus, or severe infection

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Solu-Medrol side effects?

A

Headache, hypertension, hypokalemia, alkalosis

46
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Solu-Medrol adult dose?

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2mg/kg up to 125mg IV or 40-125mg IV

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Solu-Medrol peds dose?

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2mg/kg IV (max 60mg)

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Solu-Medrol supply?

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20, 40, 80mg/mL; 125mg/2mL

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Rocuronium trade name?

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Rocuronium actions?

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competitively blocks acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, resulting in chemical paralysis

51
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Rocuronium classification?

A

non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker

52
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Rocuronium onset/duration ?

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1 min/ 26-40 min (peak: 4 min)

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Rocuronium indications?

A

chemical paralysis for airway placement, ongoing chemical paralysis for mechanically ventilated pts

54
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Rocuronium contraindications?

A

hypersensitivity (consider risk of not being able to place the airway)

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Rocuronium side effects?

A

apnea, tachycardia, hypertension, anaphylaxis, dysrhythmias

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Rocuronium adult dose?

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0.6-1.2mg/kg IV; often ordered as 1mg/kg initially, then 0.5mg/kg for subsequent doses

57
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Rocuronium supply?

A

10mg/mL solution in 5mL and 10mL vials

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Succinylcholine trade name?

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Succinylcholine classification?

A

Depolarizing Neuromuscular blocker

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Succinylcholine actions?

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Binds to receptors for acetycholine, line nondepolarizing blockers. However, bc they cause depolarization of the muscular membrane. they often lead to fasciculations and muscular contractions

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Succinylcholine onset/duration ?

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< 1 min/ 5-10 min

62
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Succinylcholine indications?

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Premed for tracheal intubation, terminating laryngospasm, muscle relaxation

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Succinylcholine contraindication?

A

hypersensitivity, burns or crush injuries > 72 hours old, muscular dystrophy, acute rhabdomyolysis

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Succinylcholine side effects?

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hypotension, respiratory depression, bradycardia, allergic reaction, excessive salivation, malignant hyperthermia

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Succinylcholine adult dose?

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0.3-1.1 mg/kg (25-75 mg) over 10-30 seconds IV

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Succinylcholine RSI dose?

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1-1.5 mg/kg IV/IO

67
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Succinylcholine supply?

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20, 100 mg/mL

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Vecuronium trade name ?

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Vecuronium classification?

A

non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker

70
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Vecuronium actions?

A

Competitively blocks acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, resulting in chemical paralysis

71
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Vecuronium onset/duration?

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2.5-3 min/ 30-40 min (peak: 3-5 min)

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Vecuronium indications?

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Chemical paralysis for airway placement, ongoing chemical paralysis for mechanically ventilated pts

73
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Vecuronium contraindications?

A

Hypersensitivity (consider risks for failed airway placement)

74
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Vecuronium side effects?

A

apnea, tachycardia, hypertension, anaphylaxis, dysrhythmias

75
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Vecuronium adult dose?

A

0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV

76
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Vecuronium peds dose?

A

same dose as adults

77
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Vecuronium supply?

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1 mg/mL solution in 10mL and 20mL vials

77
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Vecuronium supply?

A

1 mg/mL solution in 10mL and 20mL vials

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