TFD med class and what they do

Question 1

Nitro

Answer 1

Vasodilator

Dilates vasculature may ease pain, no survival benefit

Question 2

Morphine

Answer 2

Opioid analgesic

Chest pain- provides pain relief, decrease heart O2 demand, watch for respatory depression
Pain management

Question 3

Asprin

Answer 3

analgesic, antipyretic, antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory

Improves Survival rate, dilates peripheral vessels and decreases platelet aggregation

Question 4

Ketamine

Answer 4

nonbarbiturate anesthetic

pain relief,

Question 5

Glucagon

Answer 5

Pancreatic hormone

raises blood sugar
use for beta blocker overdose

Question 6

Diltiazam

Answer 6

calcium channel blocker

controls ventricular response rates in patients in A-fib and A-flutter

Question 7

Epi 1/1000

Answer 7

sympathomimetic

raises heart rate, bronchodilator, raises BP, vasoconstriction

Question 8

benadryl

Answer 8

antihistamine

blocks H1 and H2 histamine slowing allergic reactions

Question 9

solumedral

Answer 9

glucocorticoid

stops inflammation, helps control anaphylaxis

Question 10

mag

Answer 10

electrolyte, anticonvulsant

helps convert torsades, help control seizures in pregnant women, fixes hypomag

Question 11

adenosine

Answer 11

endogenous nucleoside

slows SVT by decreasing AV node

Question 12

Amnioderone

Answer 12

class 3 antidysrhythmic

prolongs action potential and refractory period

Question 13

Narcan

Answer 13

opioid antagonist

competes for narcotic receptors

Question 14

Atropine

Answer 14

anticholinergic agent

raises the heart rate

Question 15

TXA

Answer 15

antifibrinolytic agent

stops breakdown of fibrin and promotes platelet function, controls bleeding in trauma

Question 16

Zophran

Answer 16

antiemetic

manages vomiting and nausea

Question 17

Midazolam

Answer 17

short acting benzodiazepine

manages seizures
conscious sedation