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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000

-classification (2)

A

Sympathomimetic

Alpha and beta agonist

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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000

-alternative name

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Adrenaline

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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000

- effects (4)

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Vasoconstriction
Increase BP
Increase contractility
Relieves bronchospasms

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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000

- route

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Subcutaneous

Intramuscular

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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000

- onset

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5-10 minutes

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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000

-indications (2)

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Asthma

Anaphylaxis

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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000

-contraindications (3)

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Hypertension
Hyperthyroidism
Narrow angle glaucoma

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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000

-side effects (5+)

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Headache 
Restlessness
Palpitations
Tachycardia
Angina
Disarhythmias
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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000

-dose (adults)

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0.3mg

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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000

- dose (pediatrics)

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.01 mg/kg

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Furosemide

-alternative name

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Lasix

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Furosemide

-classification

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Loop diuretic

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Furosemide

-effects (2)

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Inhibits reabsorption of sodium chloride in proximal tubules of loop of Henle

Reduces cardiac preload and after load by increasing venous capacitance

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Furosemide

-indications (2)

A

CHF

Acute pulmonary edema

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Furosemide

-contraindications (3)

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Anuria
Hypovolemia
Allergy

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Furosemide

-side effects (5)

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Headache
Tinnitus
Dizziness
Hypotension
Dehydration
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Furosemide

-route

A

Slow IV push

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Furosemide

-dose (adults)

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20-40mg

.5 - 1 mg/kg

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Furosemide

-dose (pediatrics)

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1 mg/kg

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Morphine Sulfate

-classification (2)

A

Narcotic opioid analgesic

Opiate receptor agonist

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Morphine Sulfate

-effects (4)

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Decrease: pain, anxiety, myocardial oxygen demand

Decrease preload and afterload in pulmonary edema

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Morphine Sulfate

-route

A

Slow IV push

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Morphine Sulfate

-indications

A

Pain management for burns/AMI

Pulmonary edema

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Morphine Sulfate

-contraindications (5)

A 
Allergy
Asthma
Upper respiratory airway obstruction
CNS depression
Head injury with ICP
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Morphine Sulfate

-side effects (5+)

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Dizziness 
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Respiratory depression
Sedation
Nausea
Sweating
Euphoria 
Bronchospasm
Arrhythmia
Lowers cough reflex
Potentiates other CNS depressants
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Morphine Sulfate

-dose (adults)

A

2-4 mg

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Morphine Sulfate

- dose (pediatrics)

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.1 - .2 mg/kg

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Nitroglycerin

-alternative name (3)

A

Nitro stat
Isordil
Nitro bid

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Nitroglycerin

-classification

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Vasodilator

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Nitroglycerin

-effects (3)

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Decrease: ischemic chest pain, preload, oxygen demand
Dilates coronary arteries
Increase Venus capacitance

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Nitroglycerin

-onset

A

2-5 mins

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Nitroglycerin

-indications (4)

A

Angina
Head trauma
AMI
CHF

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Nitroglycerin

-contraindications (4)

A

Allergy
Anemia
BP <90
Viagra type drug in last 24 hours

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Nitroglycerin

-route

A

Sublingual

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Nitroglycerin

-dose

A

.4 mg tablet three times as needed

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Albuterol sulfate

-alternative name

A

Proventil

Ventolin

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Albuterol sulfate

-classification (3)

A

Sympathomimetic
Bronchodilator
Selective beta 2 adrenergic stimulator

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Albuterol sulfate

-indications (3)

A

Asthma
Emphysema
Allergy

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Albuterol sulfate

-contraindications

A

History: seizures, diabetes, hyperthyroidism

39
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Albuterol sulfate

-onset

A

5-15 mins

40
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Albuterol sulfate

-side effects (5)

A 
Tremors
Increase: heart rate, BP
Dizziness 
Dysrhythmias
Nausea
41
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Albuterol sulfate

-route (2)

A

Nebulizer

MDI

42
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Albuterol sulfate

-dose (adults)

A

2.5 mg/3 ml

Every 15 mins

43
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Albuterol sulfate

-dose (pediatrics)

A

.03 ml/kg of .5% solution

44
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Ipratropium Bromide

-alternative name

A

Atrovent

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Ipratropium Bromide

-classification

A

Anticholinergic

46
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Ipratropium Bromide

-effects (3)

A

Inhibits acetylcholine from effecting muscarinic receptors
Bronchodilation
Drying of secretions

47
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Ipratropium Bromide

-indications (2)

A

Asthma

COPD

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Ipratropium Bromide

-contraindications (4)

A

Allergy to: ipratropium, atropine, peanuts, soybeans

49
Q

Ipratropium Bromide

-side effects (4)

A

Dry mouth
Blurred vision
Tachycardia
Headache

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Q

Ipratropium Bromide

-onset

A

10-15 mins

51
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Ipratropium Bromide

-route

A

Combined with albuterol via nebulizer or MDI

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Ipratropium Bromide

-dose (adults)

A

.5 mg/3ml

Repeat as needed

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Ipratropium Bromide

-dose (pediatrics)

A

.125- .250 mg /3ml

54
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Age limit for ipratropium bromide

A

> 12

55
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Metaproterenol sulfate

- alternative name (2)

A

Alupent

Metaprel

56
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Metaproterenol sulfate

-classification (2)

A

Bronchodilator

Beta 2 adrenergic stimulator

57
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Metaproterenol sulfate

-effect

A

Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle

58
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Metaproterenol sulfate

-indication (3)

A

Asthma
Emphysema
Chronic bronchitis

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Metaproterenol sulfate

-contraindications

A

Allergy

60
Q

Metaproterenol sulfate

-caution (4)

A

History of: seizures, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, arrhythmias

61
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Metaproterenol sulfate

-side effect (5+)

A 
Tremors
Restlessness
Anxiety
Cough
Tachycardia
Hypertension
62
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Metaproterenol sulfate

- what can antagonize effects

A

Beta blockers

63
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Metaproterenol sulfate

-route (2)

A

Nebulizer

MDI

64
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Metaproterenol sulfate

-dose (adults+pediatrics)

A

2.5ml of 4% solution

Repeat 4-6 hours

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Metaproterenol sulfate

-age limit

A

> 6 years

66
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

-alternative name

A

Solu-medrol

67
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

-classification (2)

A

Steroid

Synthetic glucocorticoid

68
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

-effect

A

Anti inflammater

69
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

-onset

A

1-2 hours

70
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

-indication (3)

A

Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Acute spinal cord injury

71
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

-contraindications (3)

A

Allergy
Active ocular herpes simplex infection
System fungal infection

72
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

-caution (4)

A

Hyperthyroidism
Seizures
Cirrhosis
Thrombotic disorder

73
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

-side effect (4)

A

Myopathy
Headache
Vertigo
Increased blood glucose

74
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

-route

A

IV

75
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

-dose (adults)

A

40-125mg

76
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate

-dose (pediatrics)

A

1-2 mg/kg

77
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Terbutaline

-alternate name (2)

A

Brethine

Bethaire

78
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Terbutaline

-classification

A

Bronchodilator

79
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Terbutaline

-effect (2)

A

Beta 2 adrenergic stimulation

Relaxation of smooth muscle

80
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Terbutaline

-indications (2)

A

Asthma

COPD

81
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Terbutaline

-contraindication

A

Allergy

82
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Terbutaline

-onset

A

5-15 mins

83
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Terbutaline

-caution (5)

A 
History of:
Seizures
Diabetes
Hyperthyroidism
Tachycardia
Hypertension
84
Q

Terbutaline

-route (2)

A

Subcutaneous

MDI

85
Q

Terbutaline

-dose (adult+pediatrics)

A

.25 mg
Repeat 15-30 mins
Over 12

86
Q

Terbutaline

-age limit

A

> 12

87
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Magnesium sulfate

-classification

A

Mineral

88
Q

Magnesium sulfate

-effect (2)

A

Calcium channel blocker

Blocks neuromuscular transmission

89
Q

Magnesium sulfate

-indications (4)

A

Bronchospasms
Refractory v-fib
V-tach
Torsode de points

90
Q

Magnesium sulfate

-contraindications (5)

A 
Shock
Dialysis
Hypocalcemia
Hypertension
3rd degree heart block
91
Q

Magnesium sulfate

-side effect (4)

A

Flushing
Sweating
Bradycardia
Drowsiness

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