Week 2 Drug Quiz Cards Flashcards
Acetaminophen Class
Nonopioid Analgesic,
Antipyretic
Acetaminophen MOA
Exact Unknown,
May work peripherally to block pain impulse generation and inhibit prostaglandin synthesis in CNS
Acetaminophen Indications
Pain control, fever control.
Acetaminophen Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity,
severe active liver disease.
Acetaminophen Adverse reactions/side effects
Nausea,
upper abdominal pain,
skin rash,
itching,
loss of appetite;
overdose can cause
hepatotoxicity.
Acetaminophen Dosage and administration Adult?
Give 15 mg/kg orally; maximum dose is 1 g.
Acetaminophen Dosage and administration Pediatric:
Febrile seizures:
Give 15 mg/kg; maximum dose is 650 mg;
PR/IV/IO (if unable to swallow) or orally if able to swallow.
Acetaminophen Duration of action
Onset: 10 to 30 minutes.
Peak effect: 30 to 60 minutes.
Duration: 4 to 6 hours.
Amiodarone Brand Name
(Cordarone, Pacerone)
Amiodarone Class
Antidysrhythmic (Class III).
Amiodarone Mechanism of action
Blocks sodium, potassium, and calcium channels;
prolongs the action potential’s duration and delays repolarization;
decreases AV conduction and sinoatrial (SA) node function.
Amiodarone Indications
a. Cardiac arrest resulting from VF or pulseless VT after CPR, defibrillation, and epinephrine
b. Stable, regular narrow-complex tachycardia if the rhythm persists despite vagal maneuvers or adenosine or the tachycardia is recurrent
c. To control the ventricular rate in AF with a rapid ventricular response without preexcitation
d. Stable wide-complex tachycardia
e. Stable monomorphic VT
f. Polymorphic VT with a normal QT interval
Amiodarone Contraindications
.a. Known hypersensitivity
b. Iodine hypersensitivity
c. Cardiogenic shock
d. Second- or third-degree AV block
e. Sick sinus syndrome
Amiodarone Adverse reactions/side effects
a. Hypotension
b. Heart failure
c. Worsening of dysrhythmias
d. Prolonged QT interval
e. Bradycardia
f. AV block
g. Dizziness
h. Fatigue
i. Cough
j. Progressive dyspnea
k. Nausea/vomiting
l. Burning at the IV site
m. Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Amiodarone Dosage and administration Adult
a. Adult
i. Initial dose 300 mg IV/IO push
ii. Second dose 150 mg IV/IO push
iii. Loading dose 150 mg IV/IO over 10 minutes
iv. Maximum cumulative dose: 2.2 g IV/IO per 24 hours
Amiodarone Dosage and administration Pediatric:
i. 5 mg/kg IV/IO bolus
ii. Maximum dose: 15 mg/kg IV per 24 hours
Amiodarone Duration of action
Onset: 2 hours. Peak effect: 3 to 7 hours. Duration: Variable.
Aspirin Brand Name AKA
Acetylsalicylic Acid or ASA
Aspirin Class
Platelet inhibitor, NSAID, anti-inflammatory agent
Aspirin Mechanism of action
Prevents thromboxane A2 formation; antipyretic and analgesic properties
Aspirin Indications:
New-onset chest discomfort suggestive of ACS
Aspirin Adverse/side effects:
a. Anaphylaxis
b. Bronchospasm/wheezing in allergic patients
c. GI bleeding
d. Epigastric distress
e. Nausea
f. Vomiting
g. Heartburn
h. Reye syndrome
Aspirin Contraindications:
a. Hypersensitivity to ASA or NSAIDs
b. Bleeding disorders
c. Hemolytic anemia
d. Lactating mothers
Aspirin Dosage and administration Adult
Adult: 162–325mg orally
Aspirin Dosage and administration PEDS
Pediatric: Not recommended
Levalbuterol Brand
(Xopenex)
Aspirin Duration of action
Onset: 15–30 min
Peak effect: 1–2 hours
Duration: 4–6 hours
Levalbuterol Class
a. Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator, short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist