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6 Cards in this Set
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Oral Glucose
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-Carbohydrate _______________________ Description: -Creates fuel for the body to burn ______________________ Indications: -Conscious pt where a suspicion of hypoglycemia exists or a blood glucose measurement indicates less than 80 in adults. _______________________ Contraindications: -No patent airway. _______________________ Side Effects: -Delayed in elderly & people with poor circulation. May be more effective w/ fluid. ________________________ Dose/Route: -1 tube PO |
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Nitroglycerin
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Trade Name:
-Nitrostat ________________________ Class: -Nitrate ________________________ Description: -Rapid smooth muscle relaxant that reduces peripheral vascular resistance, BP, venous return, & cardiac workload. ______________________ Indications: -Chest pain associated w/ angina & acute MI, & acute pulmonary edema. ______________________ Contraindications: -Hypersensitivity, tolerance to nitrates, severe anemia, head trauma, hypotension, increased ICP, pt's taking sildenafil, glaucoma, & shock. ______________________ Side Effects: -Headache, faintness. _____________________ Dose/Route: -1 tablet (0.4mg) SL, may repeat every 3-5 min., up to 3 tablets. -1/2 in. topical -1 spray (0.4mg)SL, up to 3 sprays over 25 min. |
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Epinephrine
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Trade Name:
-Adrenalin ______________________ Class: -Sympathomimetic ______________________ Description: -Increases HR, cardiac contractibility, systemic vascular resistance, & systolic BP. Decreases airway resistance & automaticity. May reduce pulmonary congestion & increase tidal volume & vital capacity. _______________________ Indications: -To restore rhythm in cardiac arrest & severe allergic reaction. ______________________ Contraindications: -Hypersensitivity to sympathomimetic amines, glaucoma. Hemorrhagic, hypovalemic, or cardiac shock. Organic brain or heart disease. During labor. ______________________ Side Effects: -Anxiety, tremors, headache, weakness, syncope, palpitations, hypertension, MI, nausea, vomiting, & sweating. ______________________ Dose/Route: -Cardiac Arrest: -1mg 1:10,000 IV every 3-5 min. until rhythm restored. -Allergic Reaction -0.3 - 0.5mg 1:1,000 SC or IM, every 5-15 min. |
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Dextrose (D50)
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Trade Name:
-D50W ______________________ Class: -Carbohydrate _______________________ Description: -Simple sugar that the body can rapidly metabolize to create energy. ______________________ Indications: -To increase blood sugar levels in hypoglycemia. ______________________ Conraindications: -None in hypoglycemia ______________________ Side Effects: -Increased ICP. Determine blood glucose before administration. Ensure good venous access. _______________________ Dose/Route: -25g of D50W (50mL) IV. |
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Aspirin
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Trade Names:
-A.S.A., Bayer. _______________________ Class: -Analgesic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-inflammitory, Platelet Inhibitor. _______________________ Description: -Inhibits inflammation, pain, fever, &platelet aggregation. ______________________ Indications: -Chest pain suggestive of an MI. _______________________ Contraindications: -Hypersensitivity to salicylates, active ulcer disease, & asthma. ______________________ Side Effects: -Allergies to NSAID's. bleeding disorders, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding. ______________________ Dose/Route: -160 - 325mg PO chewable. |
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Albuterol
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Trade Name:
-Proventil, Ventolin. ______________________ Class: -Sympathomimetic bronchodialator. _______________________ Description: -Causes bronchodialtion w/ less cardiac effect then Epi & reduces mucous secreation, pulmonary capillary leaking, & edema in the lungs during an allergic reaction. ______________________ Indications: -Bronchospasms, asthma, chronic bronchitis, & emphysema. _______________________ Contraindications: -Hypersensitivity ______________________ Side Effects: -Tremors, anxiety, dizziness, seizures, headache, nausea, palpitiations, tachycardia, hypertension, cough, & wheezing. _______________________ Dose/Route: -2 sprays (90mcg) via MDH. -2.5mg NEB, repeat as needed. |
