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Drug card, Guidelines for administration Adult and Ped

1
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Vial: 6mg / 2mL

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Adenosine (vial)

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2
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Fish: 2.5 / 3mL

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Albuterol (fish)

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3
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Tablet: 81 mg

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Aspirin (ASA) (tablet)

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4
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Preload: 1mg / 10mL

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Atropine (preload)

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5
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Preload: 1g / 10mL

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Calcium Chloride (vial)

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6
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Vial: 10mg / 1mL

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Dexamethasone (vial)

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7
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Pre-mix: 25mg / 250mL

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D10 (concentration)

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8
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Vial: 25mg / 5mL

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Diltiazem (concentration)

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9
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Vial: 50mg / 1mL

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Diphenhydramine (concentration)

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10
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Auto Injector: 2.1mg Atropine + 600mg Pralidoxime

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DuoDote (concentration)

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11
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Preload: 1mg / 10mL (1:10/Cardiac)

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Cardiac Epi preload (concentration)

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12
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Vial: 1mg /1mL (1:1)

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Epi Vial (concentration)

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13
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Drip: 2mg / 250 D5W

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Epi Drip (bag concentration)

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14
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Drip: 8mcg / 1mL

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Epi Drip (drip rate mcg)

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15
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Vial: 20mg / 10mL

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Etomidate (concentration)

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16
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Vial: 100mcg / 2mL

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Fentanyl (concentration)

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17
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Vial: 40mg / 4mL

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Furosemide (concentration)

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18
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Fish: 0.5mg / 2.5 mL

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Ipratropium (concentration)

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19
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Vial: 500mg / 5mL

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Ketamine (concentration - vial)

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20
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Pre-mix: 1500mg / 100mL

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Levetiracetam (concentration)

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21
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Preload: 100mg / 5mL

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Lidocaine (concentration)

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22
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Pre-mix: 2g / 50mL

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Magnesium Sulfate (concentration)

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23
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Vial: 5mg / 1mL

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Midazolam (concentration)

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24
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Vial: 0.4mg / 1mL

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Naloxone (concentration)

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25
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Tablet: 0.4mg / tablet

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Nitroglycerin (concentration)

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26
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Vial: 4mg / 4mL

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Norepinephrine (concentration)

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27
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Drip: 8mg / 250 D5W

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Norepinephrine Drip (bag concentration)

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28
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Drip: 32mcg / 1mL

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Norepinephrine Drip (drip rate mcg)

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29
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Vial: 4mg / 2mL

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Ondansetron (concentration)

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30
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Vial: 10 units / 1mL

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Oxytocin (concentration)

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31
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Vial: 1g / 10mL

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Procainamide (concentration)

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32
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Vial: 100mg / 10mL

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Rocuronium (concentration)

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33
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Preload: 50mEq / 50mL

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8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate (concentration)

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34
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How is Dexamethasone given?

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IV/IO, IM, PO

35
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What is the dose of Dexamethasone for adults?

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10mg, any route

36
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What is the dose of Dexamethasone for a child?

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0.6mg/kg, MAX 10mg, any route - mix with juice for PO

37
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Why do you give a CHILD Dexamethasone?

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Asthma, Croup

38
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Why do you give an ADULT Dexamethasone?

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Asthma, COPD

39
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How fast can Dexamethasone help a croup child?

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10-30 minutes

40
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Is Asthma or Croup common in children under 8 months of age?

41
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What class of medication in Dexamethasone?

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Long-acting corticosteroid

42
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What are the 2 contraindications for Dexamethasone?

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Systemic fungal infection
Known hypersensitivity to glucocorticoids

43
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What are the 5 adverse effects of Dexamethasone?

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Hyperglycemia
Psychiatric disturbance - confusion, agitation, anxiety
Gastritis
Immunosuppression
Adrenal Suppression

44
Q

What class of controlled substances is Fentanyl?

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Schedule 2

45
Q

What class of mediation is Fentanyl?

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Opioid-agonist / Narcotic analgesic

46
Q

How many times more potent is Fentanyl to Morphine?

47
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What is the onset of effect for Fentanyl?

48
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When does Fentanyl have its peak analgesic and respiratory effect?

49
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How long is the duration of effect for Fentanyl with ADULTS?

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30-60 minutes

50
Q

What 4 conditions are appropriately treated with Fentanyl?

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MI
Acute Px
Post intubation sedation
Air hunger

51
Q

Is there a max dose of Fentanyl for adults or children?

52
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What are the 4 effects of Fentanyl administration that are dose dependent?

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Respiratory depression
Sedation
Hypotension
Nausea

53
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What is the incremental dosing of Fentanyl in ADULT Pts?

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Increments - 25-50mcg q 5-10 min to effect

54
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What is the incremental dosing for Fentanyl in PED Pts?

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Increments - 1mcg/kg max 50mcg single dose q 5 min to effect

55
Q

What syringe should be used to dose PEDs with Fentanyl?

56
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What syringe should be used to dose ADULTS with Fentanyl?

57
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What is the contraindication to Fentanyl?

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Pre-existing allergy

58
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What are the routes of administration for Fentanyl?

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IV, IM (double), IN (atomizer)

59
Q

What condition is appropriately treated with Levetiracetam (Keppra)?

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Status Epilepticus, Intubated Sz Pt

60
Q

Which is harder on blood pressure - Morphine or Fentanyl?

61
Q

Does Morphine cause histamine release?

62
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Fentanyl mcg/mL and vial size

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50mcg/mL
2mL vial

63
Q

Will Peds or adults metabolize opioids faster and require more frequent and higher total dosages?

64
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Zofran’s generic name?

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Ondansetron

65
Q

What is the effective half-life of Zofran?

66
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Ondansetron treats:

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Nausea and vomiting

67
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What type of N/V does Ondansetron not work for?

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Motion sickness

68
Q

What is the adult dose for Ondansetron?

69
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Can Zofran be repeated?

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Yes, after 15 minutes a second 4mg dose can be given.

70
Q

Can Zofran impact a Pt’s EKG?

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Yes, it can prolong the QTc.

71
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Who should NOT receive Zofran for N/V?

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Prolonged QTc
Motion sickness
Anaphylaxis

72
Q

What conditions is Zofran commonly prescribed for?

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Chemotherapy related nausea
Hyperemesis from pregnancy
Post-op nausea
Persistent nausea

73
Q

Ondansetron route(s) of administration?

74
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What type of medication is Zofran?

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Antiemetic

75
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What are the side effects of Ondansetron?

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Headache
Drowsiness
Dry mouth

76
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What is the time of onset for Zofran?

77
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What is the Ped Dose for Zofran?

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0.1mg/kg up to 4mg

78
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How slowly should Zofran be given IV?

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Over 2 minutes

79
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What are the contraindications for Keppra?

A

Hypersensitivity

80
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What type of medication is Keppra?

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Anticonvulsant

81
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What is the onset time for Levetiracetam?

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5 to 30 minutes

82
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What is the half life of Keppra?

83
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What is the Adult dosing for Keppra?

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1,500mg (1 bag), may repeat once

84
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What is the Pediatric dosing for Keppra?

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Plan S:
Adult = 1,500mg, may repeat if additional Sz or intubated (max 3,000mg)
Peds = 30mg/kg, may repeat for additional Sz or intubation (max of 60mg/kg /if child is big enough, use adult dosing)

Drug card: 60mg/kg max dose for all ages - 30mg/kg per dose.

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