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Week 11 Flashcards

0
Q

What is aminophylline and what is it for?

A

Xanthine bronchodilator

For asthma

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What is another name for aminophylline?

A

Theophylline

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2
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What is the dose for aminophylline?

A

5-7 mg/kg in 100 mL run over 20 min drip

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3
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What are contraindications for aminophylline?

A

Allergies to xanthine compounds

Tachydysrhythmias

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What are the side effects of aminophylline?

A

Tachycardia
Dysrhythmia
Headaches

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5
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What is another name for dexamethasone?

A

Decadron

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6
Q

What is dexamethasone and what does it do?

A

Glucocorticosteroid

Anti inflammatory agent

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7
Q

What is dexamethasone for?

A

Allergic reactions
Asthma
Cerebral edema
Spinal cord injury

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8
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What is the dose of dexamethasone?

A

4-24 mg iv

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9
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What are the contraindications of dexamethasone?

A

GI Hemorrhage

Diabetes mellitus

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10
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What are the side effects of dexamethasone?

A

Sodium and water retention
Hypertension
Headache
GI Hemorrhage

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11
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What is another name for mannitol?

A

Osmitrol

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12
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What is mannitol and what is it for?

A

Osmotic diuretic

For cerebral edema

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13
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What is the dose of mannitol?

A

0.5 g/kg of a 20% solution over 20 minutes

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14
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What are the contraindications of mannitol?

A

Hypotension
Hypovolemia
Dehydration

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15
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What are the side effects of mannitol?

A

Transient volume overload
Pulmonary edema
Renal failure

16
Q

What is another name for verapamil?

A

Isoptin

Calan

17
Q

What is verapamil and what is it for?

A

Calcium channel blocker

For SVT

18
Q

What is the dose of verapamil?

A

2.5-5.0 mg slow IV

Repeat at 5.0 mg no sooner than 15 min.

19
Q

What are the contraindications of verapamil?

A

Heart blocks
Bradycardia
Hypotension
Wolff-Parkinson-White

20
Q

What are the side effects of verapamil?

A 
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea

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