Week 9 Flashcards
What is promethazine and what is it for?
Antihistamine
Anti-emetic
For nausea/vomiting and motion sickness
What is another name for promethazine?
Phenergan
What is the dose of promethazine?
12.5-50 mg IV/IM/UTB
What are the contraindications of promethazine?
Comatose state
CNS depression
What are the side effects of promethazine?
Sedation
Ataxia (unsteady gait)
Impaired mental/physical ability
What is another name for midazolam?
Versed
What is midazolam and what is it for?
Benzodiazepine
For: Premed for cardioversion and intubation
Sedation
Seizures
What is the dosage for midazolam?
1-2.5 mg IV/IM
Max of .1 mg/kg
What are the contraindications of midazolam?
Comatose state
Hypotension
What are the side effects of midazolam?
Respiratory depression
Hypotension
What are the special notes of midazolam?
Effects reversed by romazicon
What is calcium gluconate?
Electrolyte
What is calcium gluconate for?
Hyperkalemia
Cardiac arrest in a dialysis patient
Hydrofluoric acid
Calcium channel blocker or beta blocker overdose
What is the dosage of calcium gluconate?
1g over 2 minutes slow IV push
What are the contraindications of calcium gluconate?
Patients on digitalis
What are the side effects of calcium gluconate?
Precipitates sodium bicarbonate
What is activated charcoal and what is it for?
Adsorbent
For oral drug or toxin overdoses
What is the dose of activated charcoal?
1-2 g/kg in 8 oz of water
What are the contraindications of activated charcoal?
Corrosive, caustic, or petroleum distillates
Active vomiting
What are the side effects of activated charcoal?
Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea
