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21 Cards in this Set
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Aspirin - trade name
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Alka-Seltzer, Bayer, St Joes
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Aspirin - class
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Analgesic, NSAID
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Aspirin - actions
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ASA is an anti-inflammatory agent and an inhibitor of platelet function
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Aspirin - indication
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Chest pain related to AMI
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Aspirin - dose
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160 - 325 mg P.O. (chewable)
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Aspirin - contraindicaiton
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Hypersensitivity to salicylates, active ulcers disease, allergy to NSAIDs, Asthma
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Aspirin - side effects
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Confusion, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Heart Burn, Stomach Pains, GI bleeding
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Dextrose - trade name
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D50W, 50% Dextrose
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Dextrose - class
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Carbohydrate
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Detrose - actions
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Principal form of glucose used by the body to create energy. D50 IV is the treatment of choice in Pt's with altered LOC or no gag reflex who are hypoglycemic
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Dextrose - indication
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Hypoglycemia
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Dextrose - dose
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Adult 25g of 50% solution IV
Peds 2ml/kg of 25% solution IV |
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Dextrose - contraindications
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Use with caution with Pt's with increasing ICP, glucose may worsen cerebral edema
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Dextrose - side effects
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Warmth, pain or burning at the injection site. D50 can cause tissue necrosis, phlebitis, sclerosis, or thrombosis
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Furosemide - trade name
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Lasix
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Furosemide - class
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Loop Diuretic
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Furosemide - action
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A rapid- acting loop diuretic and anti-hypertensive. Its venodilatiing effect reduces cardiac preload, which decreases cardiac workload
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Furosemide - indication
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Pulmonary Edema , CHF
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Furosemide - dose
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Adult 40-120mg slow IVP
Peds 1mg/kg slow IVP |
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Furomsemide - contraindications
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Hypersensitivity to Furosemide, Cardiogenic shock associated with acute MI
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Furosemide - side effects
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Postural hypotension, dizziness, with excessive diuresis, circulatory collapse
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