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1
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What class of drug is sodium bicarbonate?

A

Electrolyte, alkalizing agent

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What is the dosage for sodium bicarbonate?

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1 mEq per kg followed by 0.5 mEq/kg every 10 min IVP

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What are the indications for sodium bicarbonate?

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Metabolic acidosis, tricyclic drug overdose, late cardiac arrest

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4
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What are the contraindications for sodium bicarbonate?

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Alkalotic states

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5
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What are the side effects of sodium bicarbonate?

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Alkalosis

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6
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What is the trade name for midazolam?

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Versed

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7
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What class of drug is versed?

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Benzodiazepine, hypnotic sedative

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8
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What is the dosage for versed?

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2-4 mg/ up to 10 mg

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9
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What are the indications for versed?

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Prior to cardioversion, anxiety, seizures

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10
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What are the contraindications for versed?

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Shock

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11
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What are the side effects of versed?

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Drowsiness, hypotension, amnesia

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12
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What is the dosage for push dose Epi?

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0.5-2 ml every 2-5 min (5-20 mcg)

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What are the indications for push dose Epi?

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Cardiogenic shock, hypotension, sepsis, neurogenic shock.

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14
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What is the dosage for an Epi drip? (2mg/500 ml)

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2-10 mcg/min

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15
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What class of drug is d50?

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Antihypoglycemic

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16
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What is the dosage for d50?

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25 grams (whole box)

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17
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What is the trade name for odansetron?

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Zofran

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18
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What class of drug is Zofran?

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Anti-emetic

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19
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What is the dosage for Zofran?

20
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What is the indication for Zofran?

A

Prevention of nausea and vomiting

21
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What are the contraindications for Zofran?

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Tachycardia

22
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What class of drug is prednisone?

A

Anti-inflammatory, works well on bronchioles

23
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What is the dosage for prednisone?

A

(3) 20 mg tablets

24
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What are the indications for prednisone?

A

Asthma, COPD, Crohn’s disease, severe tuberculosis

25
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What are the contraindications for prednisone?

A

Systemic fungal infection, taking mifepristone

26
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What class of drug is solu-medrol? (Methylprednisone)

A

Anti-inflammatory (steroid)

27
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What is the dosage for solu-medrol?

A

125-250 mg

28
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What are the indications for solu-medrol?

A

Conditions associated with increased adrenal gland function, severe asthma, severe allergies, lupus, MS

29
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What is the trade name for diazepam?

30
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What class of drug is Valium?

A

Benzodiazepine

31
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What is the dosage for Valium?

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5-10 mg IVP

32
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What are the indications for Valium?

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Seizures, euphoric effect, alcohol withdrawal, MS, anxiety

33
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What are the contraindications for Valium?

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Myasthenia gravis, respiratory insufficiency, sleep apnea

34
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What is the trade name for metaproternol?

35
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What class of drug is metaproternol?

A

Bronchodilator

36
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What is the dosage for metaproternol?

A

0.65 mg from metered dose inhaler

37
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What are the indications for metaproternol?

A

Bronchial asthma, reversible bronchospasms associated with bronchitis and emphysema

38
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What are the contraindications for metaproternol?

A

Pts with cardiac arrhythmias associated with tachycardia

39
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What is the trade name for aminophylline?

40
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What class of drug is Norphyl?

A

Xanthine (blocks problematic enzymes)

41
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What is the dosage for Norphyl?

A

250-500 mg over 20-30 min IV drip

42
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What are the indications for Norphyl?

A

Asthma, emphysema, bronchitis

43
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What are the contraindications for Norphyl?

A

Taking large amounts of products that contain xanthine (chocolate, coffee)

44
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What is the trade name for isoetharine?

45
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What class of drug is Bronkosol?

A

Adrenergic bronchodilator (enzyme stimulator)

46
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What is the dosage for Bronkosol?

A

0.5 ml of 1% solution in nebulizer

47
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What are the indications for Bronkosol?

A

Asthma, wheezing, chronic asthmatic bronchitis

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