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Aspirin description
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Inhibits agent that causes the production of inflammation,pain,and fever
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Aspirin indications
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Chest pain Suggestive of an MI
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Aspirin contraindications
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Hypersensitivy to salicylates
Ulcer Asthma |
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Aspirin precautions
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Allergies to NSAIDS
Bleeding disorders Children o4 teenagers with varicella or flu like symtoms |
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Aspirin dosage
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160 to 325 mg PO
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Atropine description
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Blocks the parasympathetic nervous system,specifically the vagal effects on the heart
Does not increase contractility but may increase myocardial oxygen demand |
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Atropine indications
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Hemodynamically significant bradycardia
Bradyasystolic arrest Orangophosphate poisoning |
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Atropine contraindications
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None in the emergency setting
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Atropine precautions
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AMI
Glaucoma |
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Atropine dosage
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Asystole/PEA- 1 mg IV/IO q. 3 to 5 min( max. 3 doses)
Sympotomatic bradycardia- .5 mg IV.Q. 3 to 5 min to 3 mg Peds.- .02 mg/kg IV, .03 mg/kg ET,may double and repeat IV dose in 5min up to 1mg. Oraganophosphate poisioning- 2 to 5 mg IV/IM/IO 10 to 15 min. |
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Adenosine description(adenocard) antidysrhythmic
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Naturally occurring agent that can "chemically cardiovert" PSVT to a normal sinus RYTHMS.it has a half-life of 10 seconds and does not cause hypotension
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Adenosine indications
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Narrow,supra ventricular tachycardia refractory to vagal maneuvers
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Adenosine contradictions
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Hypersensitivity
2nd and 3rd degree heart blocks Sinus node disease Asthma |
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Adenosine precautions
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May cause transient asytole
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Adenosine dosage
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6mg rapid IVP with a 10CC saline flush.May be repeated with 12mg rapid IVP with 10CC saline flush
Peds- .1 mg/kg to a max of 6mg rapid IVP. May be repeated with .2 mg/kg to a max of 12mg rapid IVP. |
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Amiodarone/(cordarone) antidysrhythmic
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Antidysrhythmic that prolongs the duration of the action potential and refractory period.
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Amiodarone indications
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Life threatening recurrent ventricular and supra ventricular dyrythmias
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Amiodarone contraindications
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Hypersensitivity
Cardiogenic shock Severe sinus bradycardia 2nd and 3rd degree heart blocks |
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Amiodarone precautions
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Hepatic impairment
Nursing mothers Children |
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Amiodarone dosage
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150 to 300mg IV over 10 min,then 1 mg/min over the next 6 hours
Peds-5mg/kg IV/IO |
