Set 1 Flashcards by Matthew Guillen | Brainscape

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What class is epinephrine?

A

Sympathomimetic

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What is the action of epinephrine?

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A, B, B2 stimulator in a dose related manner.

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What is epinephrine indicated for?

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1st line VFib, PEA, Asystole.

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What is the dose of Epinephrine?

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1.0mg (IV, IO, ET)
q: 3-5mins
NO MAX

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What is the contraindication of epinephrine?

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Coronary Insufficiency
Hypertension
Hypovolemia

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What are the side effects of Epinephrine?

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Hypertension
Tachycardia
Dysrhythmia

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What is another name for Lidocaine?

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Xylocaine

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What class is Lidocaine?

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Anti-dysrhythmic

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What is the action of Lidocaine?

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Increase fibrillation threshold

Decrease ventricular irritability

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What is lidocaine used for?

A

1st line VEctopy
2nd line VFib
OPTIONAL VTach

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What is the dose of Lidocaine?

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1.0-1.5mg/kg (IV, IO, ET)

MAX 3.0mg/kg

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What are the contraindications of Lidocaine?

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Bradycardia
Heartblocks
Adam’s-Stoke Syndrome

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What are the side effects/ notes of Lidocaine?

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Numbness, light-headedness, blurred vision, hypotension

Cut MAX dose by 50% for pts >70yrs old or with hepatic/ renal failure.

Toxicity may cause seizures.

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What is the class of Atropine?

A

Para-sympatholytic

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What is the action of Atropine?

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Enhance sinus automaticity.

Speeds AV conduction.

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What is Atropine used for?

A

1st line bradycardia, heart-blocks.

DOC organophosphate poisoning.

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What is the dose of Atropine?

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0.5mg RAPID (IV, IO, ET)

MAX 3.0mg

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What are the contraindications of Atropine?

A

Tachycardia

Narrow Angle Glaucoma

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What are the side effects/notes of Atropine?

A

Tachycardia, Dysrhythmia.

Push too slow/ too small of quantity will cause reflex bradycardia.

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What is another name of Adenosine?

A

Adenocard

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What is the class of Adenosine?

A

Anti-dysrhythmic

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What is the action of Adenosine?

A

Interrupts re-entry pathways.

Slows AV conduction.

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What is Adenosine used for?

A

1st line SVT

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What is the dose of Adenosine?

A

6mg RAPID (IV, IO)
12mg (IV, IO)
MAX 18mg

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What are the contraindications of Adenosine?

A

Heart-blocks
SSS
WPWS

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What are the side effects/ notes of Adenosine?

A

Chest pain, nausea, shortness of breath.

Transient period of asystole (

Q

What is another name for Epinephrine?

A

Adrenaline