Term 2 Drugs Flashcards
What class of drug is sodium bicarbonate?
Electrolyte, alkalizing agent
What is the dosage for sodium bicarbonate?
1 mEq per kg followed by 0.5 mEq/kg every 10 min IVP
What are the indications for sodium bicarbonate?
Metabolic acidosis, tricyclic drug overdose, late cardiac arrest
What are the contraindications for sodium bicarbonate?
Alkalotic states
What are the side effects of sodium bicarbonate?
Alkalosis
What is the trade name for midazolam?
Versed
What class of drug is versed?
Benzodiazepine, hypnotic sedative
What is the dosage for versed?
2-4 mg/ up to 10 mg
What are the indications for versed?
Prior to cardioversion, anxiety, seizures
What are the contraindications for versed?
Shock
What are the side effects of versed?
Drowsiness, hypotension, amnesia
What is the dosage for push dose Epi?
0.5-2 ml every 2-5 min (5-20 mcg)
What are the indications for push dose Epi?
Cardiogenic shock, hypotension, sepsis, neurogenic shock.
What is the dosage for an Epi drip? (2mg/500 ml)
2-10 mcg/min
What class of drug is d50?
Antihypoglycemic
What is the dosage for d50?
25 grams (whole box)
What is the trade name for odansetron?
Zofran
What class of drug is Zofran?
Anti-emetic