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Activated Charcoal is classified as

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Adsorbant

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Indications for activated charcoal

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poisoning by mouth in pts who are not vomiting

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Actions of activated charcoal

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binds to toxins preventing GI absorption

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Adenosine is classified as

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an antiarrhythmic

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Actions of adenosine

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slows AV conduction (has 6sec half life)

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Indications for adenosine

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PSVT

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Indications for adenosine

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PSVT

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Adenosine dosage

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Adult: 6, 12, 12 max 30mg
Pedi: 1st dose- .05 - .1 mg/kg max 12 mg
2nd dose- .1 - .15 mg/kg max .3 mg/kg

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Albuterol is also known as

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proventil

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Albuterol is classified as

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Beta Adrenergic

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Albuterol is indicated for

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bronchospasm

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Alupent is aka

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metaproterenol

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Alupent is classified as

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sympathomimetic

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Actions of Alupent

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--bronchodilation
--increases heart rate

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Indications for Alupent

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--asthma
--bronchospasm with COPD

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Pedi dosage for Alupent

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0.05 - 0.3 ml in 4 ml of NS

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Amiodarone aka

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cordarone

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Amiodarone is classified as

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antiarrhythmic

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Actions of Amiodarone

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--blocks sodium channels
--prolongs action potential duration in all cardiac tissues
--blocks myocardial potassium channels slowing conduction and prolonging refractory period
--potent vasodilator

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Indications for Amiodarone

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-- Pulseless VT and VFib
-- SVT refractory to adenosine
-- Wide complex tachycardia

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Dosage for Amiodarone

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CARDIAC ARREST
1st dose: 300 mg
2nd dose: 150 mg
max of 2.2 g / 24 hrs
(not recommended for pedi)

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Aspirin is classified as

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platelet inhibitor (anticoagulant) / anti inflammatory

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Actions of aspirin

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blocks platelet aggregation or clotting

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Indications for aspirin

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-- Acute chest pain (possible MI)
-- Suspected cardiac ischemia

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Dosage for aspirin

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160 - 325 mg PO or 81 - 325 chewed
(not recommended for pedi)

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Atropine is classified as

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parasympatholytic (anticholinergic)

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Actions of Atropine

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-- Blocks acetylcholine receptors thus increasing heart rate
-- Decreases GI secretions

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Indications for atropine

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-- bradycardia due to PVCs, hypotension, or decreased LOC
-- Asystole and heart blocks
-- Organophosphate poisoning

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Dosage for atropine

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BRADYCARDIA
0.5 to 1 mg every 3 to 5 min
ASYSTOLE
1 mg every 3 to 5 min
ORGANOPHOSPHATE POISONING
2 to 5 mg

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Pedi dosage for Atropine

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BRADYCARDIA
0.01 to 0.03 mg / kg
ORGANOPHOSPHATE POISONING
0.05 mg / kg
max 0.5 mg

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Atrovent aka

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Ipratropium Bromide

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Actions of Atrovent

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-- bronchodilation
-- dries respiratory tract secretions

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Indications for Atrovent

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-- bronchial asthma
-- bronchospasm associated with COPD

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Atrovent is classified as

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anticholinergic (parasympatholytic)

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Atrovent dosage

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500 mcg nebulizer

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Brethine aka

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Terbutaline

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Brethine is classified as

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sympathomimetic

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Actions of Brethine

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-- Bronchodilator
-- Chronotropic
-- Suppresses contractions

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Indications for Brethine

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-- bronchial asthma
-- bronchospasm with COPD
-- preterm labor

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Brethine dosage

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0.25 mg SQ (0.01 mg / kg for pedi)

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Calcium Chloride is classified as

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electrolyte

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Actions of calcium chloride

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increases cardiac contractility

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Indications for calcium chloride

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-- Acute hyperkalemia
-- Acute hypocalcemia
-- Calcium channel blocker overdose
-- Magnesium sulfate overdose
-- Abdominal spasms due to spider bite or Portuguese man o war stings

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Dosage for calcium chloride

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2 to 4 mg / kg of 10% solution over 5min
(20 mg / kg max 500 mg)

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Diazepam aka

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valium

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Diazepam is classified as

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sedative, hypnotic

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Actions of diazepam

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-- Anticonvulsant
-- skeletal muscle relaxant
-- Sedative
-- CNS depressant

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Indications for diazepam

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-- Generalized seizures
-- Status epilepticus
-- Premedication for cardioversion
-- Acute anxiety states
-- Tachycardia due to cocaine OD

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Dosage for diazepam

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STATUS EPILEPTICUS
5 - 10 mg IV
ACUTE ANXIETY
2 - 5 mg IV
PREMED for CARDIOVERSION
5 - 15 mg IV
PEDI STATUS EPILEPTICUS
0.2 - 0.5 mg / kg / dose

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Digitalis aka

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Digoxin or Lanozin

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Digitalis is classified as

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cardiac glycoside

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Actions of Digitalis

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-- Increases cardiac contractile force
-- Increased cardiac output
-- Reduces edema due to CHF
-- Slows AV conduction

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Indications for Digitalis

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-- CHF
-- A-Fib or A-Flutter

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Dosage for Digitalis

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LOADING DOSE
0.25 to 0.50 mg
MAINTENANCE
0.125 to 0.25 mg every 2 - 6 hrs max 1.25 mg in 24 hrs

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Pedi dose for Digitalis

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15 - 30 mcg / kg