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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000

-classification (2)

A

Sympathomimetic

Alpha and beta agonist

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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Slow IV push

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Morphine Sulfate

-indications

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Pain management for burns/AMI

Pulmonary edema

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Morphine Sulfate

-contraindications (5)

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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)
2-4 mg
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Morphine Sulfate | - dose (pediatrics)
.1 - .2 mg/kg
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Nitroglycerin | -alternative name (3)
Nitro stat Isordil Nitro bid
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Nitroglycerin | -classification
Vasodilator
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Nitroglycerin | -effects (3)
Decrease: ischemic chest pain, preload, oxygen demand Dilates coronary arteries Increase Venus capacitance
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Nitroglycerin | -onset
2-5 mins
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Nitroglycerin | -indications (4)
Angina Head trauma AMI CHF
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Nitroglycerin | -contraindications (4)
Allergy Anemia BP <90 Viagra type drug in last 24 hours
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Nitroglycerin | -route
Sublingual
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Nitroglycerin | -dose
.4 mg tablet three times as needed
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Albuterol sulfate | -alternative name
Proventil | Ventolin
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Albuterol sulfate | -classification (3)
Sympathomimetic Bronchodilator Selective beta 2 adrenergic stimulator
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Albuterol sulfate | -indications (3)
Asthma Emphysema Allergy
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Albuterol sulfate | -contraindications
History: seizures, diabetes, hyperthyroidism
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Albuterol sulfate | -onset
5-15 mins
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Albuterol sulfate | -side effects (5)
``` Tremors Increase: heart rate, BP Dizziness Dysrhythmias Nausea ```
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Albuterol sulfate | -route (2)
Nebulizer | MDI
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Albuterol sulfate | -dose (adults)
2.5 mg/3 ml | Every 15 mins
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Albuterol sulfate | -dose (pediatrics)
.03 ml/kg of .5% solution
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Ipratropium Bromide | -alternative name
Atrovent
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Ipratropium Bromide | -classification
Anticholinergic
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Ipratropium Bromide | -effects (3)
Inhibits acetylcholine from effecting muscarinic receptors Bronchodilation Drying of secretions
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Ipratropium Bromide | -indications (2)
Asthma | COPD
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Ipratropium Bromide | -contraindications (4)
Allergy to: ipratropium, atropine, peanuts, soybeans
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Ipratropium Bromide | -side effects (4)
Dry mouth Blurred vision Tachycardia Headache
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Ipratropium Bromide | -onset
10-15 mins
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Ipratropium Bromide | -route
Combined with albuterol via nebulizer or MDI
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Ipratropium Bromide | -dose (adults)
.5 mg/3ml | Repeat as needed
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Ipratropium Bromide | -dose (pediatrics)
.125- .250 mg /3ml
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Age limit for ipratropium bromide
>12
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Metaproterenol sulfate | - alternative name (2)
Alupent | Metaprel
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Metaproterenol sulfate | -classification (2)
Bronchodilator | Beta 2 adrenergic stimulator
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Metaproterenol sulfate | -effect
Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle
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Metaproterenol sulfate | -indication (3)
Asthma Emphysema Chronic bronchitis
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Metaproterenol sulfate | -contraindications
Allergy
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Metaproterenol sulfate | -caution (4)
History of: seizures, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, arrhythmias
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Metaproterenol sulfate | -side effect (5+)
``` Tremors Restlessness Anxiety Cough Tachycardia Hypertension ```
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Metaproterenol sulfate | - what can antagonize effects
Beta blockers
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Metaproterenol sulfate | -route (2)
Nebulizer | MDI
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Metaproterenol sulfate | -dose (adults+pediatrics)
2.5ml of 4% solution | Repeat 4-6 hours
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Metaproterenol sulfate | -age limit
>6 years
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | -alternative name
Solu-medrol
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | -classification (2)
Steroid | Synthetic glucocorticoid
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | -effect
Anti inflammater
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | -onset
1-2 hours
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | -indication (3)
Asthma Anaphylaxis Acute spinal cord injury
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | -contraindications (3)
Allergy Active ocular herpes simplex infection System fungal infection
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | -caution (4)
Hyperthyroidism Seizures Cirrhosis Thrombotic disorder
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | -side effect (4)
Myopathy Headache Vertigo Increased blood glucose
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | -route
IV
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | -dose (adults)
40-125mg
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Methylprednisolone sodium succinate | -dose (pediatrics)
1-2 mg/kg
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Terbutaline | -alternate name (2)
Brethine | Bethaire
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Terbutaline | -classification
Bronchodilator
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Terbutaline | -effect (2)
Beta 2 adrenergic stimulation | Relaxation of smooth muscle
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Terbutaline | -indications (2)
Asthma | COPD
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Terbutaline | -contraindication
Allergy
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Terbutaline | -onset
5-15 mins
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Terbutaline | -caution (5)
``` History of: Seizures Diabetes Hyperthyroidism Tachycardia Hypertension ```
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Terbutaline | -route (2)
Subcutaneous | MDI
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Terbutaline | -dose (adult+pediatrics)
.25 mg Repeat 15-30 mins Over 12
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Terbutaline | -age limit
>12
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Magnesium sulfate | -classification
Mineral
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Magnesium sulfate | -effect (2)
Calcium channel blocker | Blocks neuromuscular transmission
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Magnesium sulfate | -indications (4)
Bronchospasms Refractory v-fib V-tach Torsode de points
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Magnesium sulfate | -contraindications (5)
``` Shock Dialysis Hypocalcemia Hypertension 3rd degree heart block ```
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Magnesium sulfate | -side effect (4)
Flushing Sweating Bradycardia Drowsiness
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Epinephrine hydrochloride 1:1000 | -alternative name
Adrenaline

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