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15 Cards in this Set
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CLASS
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parasympatholytic;
anticholinergic |
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ACTION (1-2)
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1)Blocks acetylcholine receptor sites, thus decreasing the action of the parasypathetic nerve fibers
2)Onset of Action is immediate |
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ACTION (3-5)
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3) Decreases Peristalsis
4) Increases CNS stimulation 5) Enhances both heart rate and atrioventricular conduction |
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USE (1-2)
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1)Asystole
2)Bradycardia or high degree heart block which are hemodynamically unstable |
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USE (3-4)
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3)PEA under 60 BPM
4)Organophosphate poisoning |
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SIDE EFFECTS
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Drowsiness, dilated pupils, dry mouth; dry hot flushed skin; chest pain, palpitations, hypotension, tachycardia
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CONTRAindications
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Absolute: none in the Emerg setting
Relative: Glaucoma; suspected or evolving AMI |
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PRECAUTIONS/ INFORMATION (1-2)
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1)Dries up muscouse plugs
2)Paradoxical bradychardia may occur is dose is les than .5mg adult & .1 child or if given to slowly. |
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PRECAUTIONS/ INFORMATION (3-4)
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3)excessive doses can cause delirium,coma, v-fib or v-tach
4)use with caution in PT's with known or supsected MI because it may ^ the size of the infarct or promote arrhythmias |
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PRECAUTIONS/ INFORMATION (5-6)
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5)May worsen 2nd* type II & 3rd* blocks
6) go straight to TCP, if TCP isn't available, use atropine with caution |
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PRECAUTIONS/ INFORMATION (7)
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7) For ET admin. dilute with NS to a volume of 10mlfor adult and 5ml for peds
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DRUG interactions
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Anticholinergics may ^ vagal blockage; Antacids slow the adsorption of anticholinergics; Can be used c SUccinycholine to reduce salivation and potential for B-cardia during entubation
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Preparations
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1mg/10ml preload is most common
2mg auto-injector 0.4mg/ml multi dose vial |
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Adult dose
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B-cardia: 0.5mgIV or 1mgET, rpt q every 3 to 5min for a max of 3mg
Asystole: 1mgIV or 2mgET S.AAbove OGP 2mgIV or IM initially; no improve- 2-6mgIV call base hosp. |
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Pediatric does
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Cardiac: .02mg/kgIV or IO rpt q3 to 5min for a max dose of .04mg
min dose .1mg;; max dose .5 mg OGP:.02mg/kgIV or IO rpt in 3to5min c .05mg/kg, call basehosp |
