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9 Cards in this Set
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classification
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nitrate
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action
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causes coronary vasodilation
remove cyanide ion via complex mechanism |
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indications
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cyanide poisoning
(bitter almond smell to breath) |
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contraindications
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none in emergent situations
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adverse effects
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headache, hypotension, reflex tachycardia, nausea
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administration
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inhalant- broken and inhaled, repeated as needed until delivered to hospital
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onset
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upon adminstration
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duration
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effects diminish after 20 min
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ems notes
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high tendency for abuse
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