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Asprin Class
Platelet Inhibitor: Anti-Inflamatory
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Asprin Indications
New Onset Chest Pain suggestive of Acute MI
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Aspirin Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- GI Bleeds
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Aspirin Adverse Reactions
- Heartburn
- GI Bleed
- Nausea, Vomitting
- Wheezing in Allergic Patients
- Prolonged Bleeding
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Aspirin Drug Interactions
Pts Allergic to NSAIDs
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Aspirin Dosage
160mg-325mg
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Aspirin Duration of Actions
30-45min
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Albuterol Class
Sympathomimetic. Broncodilator
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Albuterol Mechanism of Action
B-2 Agonist that effects smooth muscle, relaxing in the bronchial tree
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Albuterol Indications
Treatment of broncospasm in pts with COPD/Asthma
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Albuterol Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Albuterol
- Tachycardia dysrhythmias caused by digitalis
- Synergistic with other sympathomimetics
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Albuterol Adverse Reactions
Dose related: Restlessness, Tremors, Dizziness, Palpitations, Tachycardia, Nervousness, Nausea, Vomitting, Hyperglycemia, increased BP
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Albuterol Dosage
- Adult: 2.5mg - 10-15min
- Pedi: 1.25mg
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Albuterol Duration
5-15min: Peak 30min
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Activated Charcoal Class
Absorbent
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Activated Charcoal Mechanism of Action
Absorbs toxic substances from the GI Tract
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Activated Charcoal Indications
MED CONTROL: O'Doses
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Activated Charcoal Contraindications
Pt not able to swallow: Ingestions of Corrosives/Caustics
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Activated Charcoal Adverse Reactions
Nausea, Vomitting, Constipation and Black Stools
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Activated Charcoal Dosage
- 1-2gm/Kg
- If not premixed 1pt charcoal/ 4pt water
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Activated Charcoal Duration
Will act till secreted
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Epinephrine Class
Sympathomimetric
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Epinephrine Indications
BLS: Anaphylaxis, Acute Allergic Reactions
ALS has other indications
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Epinephrine Contraindications
Hypertension, Hypothermia, Pulmonary Edema, Coronary insufficiency, Hypovolemic Shock
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Epinephrine Supplied
- Adult: 0.3mg/ml
- Pedi: .15mg/ml
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Epinephrine Onset
Immediate
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Glucose Class
Hyperglycemic
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Glucose MoAction
Quick absorbed glucose to increase sugar levels
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Glucose Indications
Conscious pt with suspected Hypoglycemia
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Glucose Contraindications
Decreased LOC, Nausea, Vomitting
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Glucose Adverse Reactions
Nausea, Vomitting
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Glucose Dosage
Sipped until clinical improvement noted
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Glucose Duration/Onset
- Onset: Immediate
- Duration: Varies
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Naloxone Class
Narcotic Antagonist
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Naloxone Indications
- Opiate Overdose
- Decreased LOC
- Coma of Unknown Origin
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Naloxone Contraindications
- Use with cautions in Narcotic Dependent Pts
- Use with cautions in Neonates of Narcotic Dependent Pts
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Naloxone Adverse Reactions
- Withdrawl Symptoms in addicted pts
- Tachycardia, Hypertension, Dysrhythmias, Nausea, Vomitting and Diaphoresis
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Naloxone Dosage
2mg. 1 each nostril. Be aware you want to make sure pt is breathing but you do not want to wake a OD patient.
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Naloxone Duration/Onset
- Onset: Within 2 min
- Duration: 30-60min
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Nitroglycerin Class
Vasodilators
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Nitroglycerin indications
- Acute Angina Pectoris
- Ischemic Chest Pain
- Hypertension
- CHF, Pulmonary Edema
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Nitroglycerin Contraindications
- Hypotension, Hypovolemia
- Intercranial Bleeding or Head Injury
- BP <100 Systolic
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Nitroglycerin Adverse Reactions
Headache, Hypotension, Syncope, reflex tachycardia, Flushing, Nausea, Vomitting, Diaphoresis and Muscle Twitching
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Nitroglycerin Dosage
- 1 Tablet : 1 Spray
- up to 3 doses every 5 mins.
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Nitroglycerin Onset/Duration
- Onset: 1-3min
- Duration: 20-30min
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