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Week 9 Flashcards

0
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What is promethazine and what is it for?

A

Antihistamine
Anti-emetic
For nausea/vomiting and motion sickness

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What is another name for promethazine?

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Phenergan

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What is the dose of promethazine?

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12.5-50 mg IV/IM/UTB

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What are the contraindications of promethazine?

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Comatose state

CNS depression

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What are the side effects of promethazine?

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Sedation
Ataxia (unsteady gait)
Impaired mental/physical ability

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5
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What is another name for midazolam?

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Versed

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What is midazolam and what is it for?

A

Benzodiazepine
For: Premed for cardioversion and intubation
Sedation
Seizures

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What is the dosage for midazolam?

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1-2.5 mg IV/IM

Max of .1 mg/kg

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8
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What are the contraindications of midazolam?

A

Comatose state

Hypotension

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9
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What are the side effects of midazolam?

A

Respiratory depression

Hypotension

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10
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What are the special notes of midazolam?

A

Effects reversed by romazicon

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11
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What is calcium gluconate?

A

Electrolyte

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What is calcium gluconate for?

A

Hyperkalemia
Cardiac arrest in a dialysis patient
Hydrofluoric acid
Calcium channel blocker or beta blocker overdose

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13
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What is the dosage of calcium gluconate?

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1g over 2 minutes slow IV push

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14
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What are the contraindications of calcium gluconate?

A

Patients on digitalis

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What are the side effects of calcium gluconate?

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Precipitates sodium bicarbonate

16
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What is activated charcoal and what is it for?

A

Adsorbent

For oral drug or toxin overdoses

17
Q

What is the dose of activated charcoal?

A

1-2 g/kg in 8 oz of water

18
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What are the contraindications of activated charcoal?

A

Corrosive, caustic, or petroleum distillates

Active vomiting

19
Q

What are the side effects of activated charcoal?

A

Nausea
Constipation
Diarrhea

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