Week 5 Flashcards
What class is thiamine?
B complex vitamin
What is another name for thiamine?
Vitamin B1
What are the indications of thiamine?
Coma of unknown origin prior to D50
What is the dose of thiamine?
100 mg slow IV or IM
What are the contraindications of thiamine?
None
What are the side effects of thiamine?
Hypotension if pushed too fast
What are the special notes of thiamine?
Push prior to D50 to prevent
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy
Korsakoff’s Psychosis
What is another name for D50?
D50W
What is the class of D50?
Carbohydrate
What are the indications of D50?
Coma of unknown origin
Hypoglycemia
What is the dose of D50?
12.5-25g PRN slow IV
What are the contraindications of D50?
Increased ICP
Known intracerebral hemorrhage
Stroke in absence of hypoglycemia
What are the side effects of D50?
Tissue necrosis with infiltration
What are the special notes of D50?
Give thiamine prior with suspected alcoholics
What is another name for naloxone?
Narcan
What class is naloxone?
Opiate antagonist
What are the indications of naloxone?
Coma of unknown origin
Known opiate overdose
What is the dose of naloxone?
2 mg slow IV/IO/ET
Max 10 mg
What are the contraindications of naloxone?
None
What are the side effects of naloxone?
Nausea and projectile vomiting
What is another name for diphenhydramine?
Benadryl
What class is diphenhydramine?
Antihistamine
What are the indications for diphenhydramine?
Allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis
EPS (Extra Pyramidal Syndrome)
What is the dose of diphenhydramine?
25-50 mg IV or IM
What are the contraindications of diphenhydramine?
Asthma
CNS depression
Pregnant or lactating women
What are the side effects of diphenhydramine?
Drowsiness
Hypotension
What are the special notes for diphenhydramine?
Causes dry mouth and throat
