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1
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What Class is Albuterol

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Sympathomimetic, Beta 2 Agonist (Bronchodilator)

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What are the indications for Albuterol?

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Wheezing associated with Asthma, Emphysema, and Bronchitis

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What are the contraindications for Albuterol?

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Tachycardia, Dysrhythmias

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What is the Adult dose of Albuterol?

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2.5mg in 3mL, max of 10mg

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What is the Pediatric dose of Albuterol?

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1.25mg-2.5mg in 3mL, max of 5mg

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What are the Routes for Albuterol?

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Nebulized

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What Class is Atrovent?

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Parasympatholytic, Anticholinergic, M3 Antagonist (Bronchodilator)

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What are the Indications for Atrovent?

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Wheezing associated with Asthma, Emphysema, and Bronchitis (used in conjuction with Albuterol)

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What are the Contraindications for Atrovent?

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Hypersensitivity to Ipratropium, Atropine, Alkaloids, Peanuts

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What is the Adult dose for Atrovent?

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0.5mg in 3 mL

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What is the Pediatric dose for Atrovent?

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0.25mg in 3 mL

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What are the Routes for Atrovent?

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Nebulized

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13
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What Class is Benadryl?

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Antihistamine H-1 blocker

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What are the Indications for Benadryl?

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Anaphylaxis reaction. Used in conjunction with Albuterol and Epi during asthma attack or anaphylaxis reaction

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What are the Contraindications for Benadryl?

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Newborns or premature infants, breastfeeding. Use caution with asthma, narrow angle glaucoma, and PTs taking MAOIs (Psych Meds)

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What is the Adult dose for Benadryl?

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25-50mg

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What is the Pediatric dose for Benadryl?

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1mg/kg

18
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What are the Routes for Benadryl?

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IV/IM/IO/PO (Oral)

19
Q

What Class is Epi 1:1000?

A

Sympathomimetic, A1, B1, and B2 Agonist (Vasoconstric, Chronotropic, Ionotropic, Bronchodilator)

20
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What are the Indications for Epi 1:1000?

A

Anaphylaxis or asthma resulting in bronchospasm that is unresponsive to Albuterol and Atrovent

21
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What are the contraindications for Epi 1:1000?

A

None in the emergency setting

22
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What is the Adult dose for Epi 1:1000?

A

0.3mg-0.5mg

23
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What is the Pediatric dose for Epi 1:1000?

A

0.01mg/kg

24
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What are the Routes for Epi 1:1000

A

IM

25
Q

What Class is Narcan?

A

Opioid antagonist

26
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What are the Indications for Narcan?

A

Respiratory depression secondary to opioid overdose

27
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What are the Contraindications for Narcan?

A

Use with caution in neonates of narcotic addicted mothers

28
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What is the Adult dose for Narcan?

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0.4mg-2mg

29
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What is the Pediatric dose for Narcan?

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0.1mg/kg

30
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What are the Routes for Narcan?

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IV/IM/IO/Nasal

31
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What Class is Magnesium Sulfate?

A

Electrolyte. Smooth Muscle relaxant

32
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What are the Indications for Mag Sulfate?

A

Severe status asthmaticus

33
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What are the Contraindications for Mag Sulfate?

A

Hypermagnesemia, Hypocalcemia, Heart Blocks, Anuria

34
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What is the Adult dose for Mag Sulfate?

A

1-2gm in 100mL

35
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What is the Pediatric dose for Mag Sulfate?

A

20-50mg/kg

36
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What are the Routes for Mag Sulfate?

A

Slow IV/IO over 15-30 minutes

37
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What Class is Solu-Medrol?

A

Anti-Inflammatory (Corticosteroid)

38
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What are the Indications for Solu-Medrol?

A

Severe status asthmatics

39
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What are the Contraindications for Solu-Medrol?

A

Premature infants, systemic fungal infections, use with caution with GI bleeds

40
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What is the Adult dose for Solu-Medrol?

A

1-2mg/kg

41
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What is the Pediatric dose for Solu-Medrol?

A

1-2mg/kg

42
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What are the Routes for Solu-Medrol?

A

Slow IVP

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