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32 Cards in this Set
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Glucagon
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Antihypoglycemic
causes breakdown of stored glycogen. Hypoglycemia w/no iv Dose: 0.5-1mg IM |
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Morphine sulfate
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Narcotic analgesic opioid
MOA: slight vasodialation, reduces venous return, reduce myocardial demand Uses: pain, AMI, PE Dose: 2-4mg 5-30 min. repeat dose @ 2-8mg 5-15 min. Contra: Undiagnosed head or abdominal pain, hypotention |
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Etomidate (Amidate)
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Hypnotic
MOA: Hypnosis Uses: RSI Dose: 0.1-0.3mg/kg over 15-30 sec |
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Succs
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Paralytic
MOA: ultra short paralytic (5mins) Uses: RSI Dose: 1-2mg/kg rapid IV may repeat once |
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Diazepam (valium)
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Benzo sedative+skeletal muscle relaxant
MOA: reduces tremor, induces amnesia, reduces recurrence of seizure, cardioversion sedation Uses:seizures, acute anxiety, premedication Dose: 2-15mg IV max of 30mg |
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Versed (midazolam)
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Seditive Benzo
MOA: CNS depressant, muscle relaxant, anticonvulsant Dose: 2-2.5mg slow IV max of 0.1mg/kg |
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Cardizem (Diltiazem)
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CCB
MOA- Slows SA and AV times Uses- Angina, A-fib, A-flutter Doses-0.25 to 0.35mg/kg Cautions in Blocks and hypotention |
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Calcium Chloride
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Electrolyte
MOA: rasies calcium+lowers potassium, increases cardiac force Uses: Arrest of dialysis pt, CCB overdose Dose: 500-1000mg may repeat |
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Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
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Antiarrythmic
MOA: Suppresses automaticity, raises ventricular threshold, analgesic Uses: Pulseless v-tach, v-fib, v-tach w/pulses, PVC's Dose: Arrest: 1-1.5mg/kg over 3-5min V-tach:1-1.5mg/kg slow IV Max of 3mg/kg Contra-2nd-3rd degree block and brady Drip: 1-4mg/min |
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Amiodarone (Cordarone)
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Antiarrythmic
MOA: Blocks sodium channels+myocardial patassium channels. Use: V-fib,V-tach+unstable v-tach Dose: 150-300mg Contra: sinus brady, 2nd-3rd blocks, cardiogenic shock |
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Nitro
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Vasodialator
MOA: smooth muscle relaxant, reduces preload+afterload Uses: Ischemic CP, Hypertention, CHF, Pulmonary Edema, Pain w/ MI Dose: 0.4mg Contra: Head trauma, viagra, BP<100 |
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Asprin (ASA)
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Antiinflammatory, anticoagulant
MOA: Prevents clotting Use: CP of cardiac nature Dose: 160-325mg PO Contra- ulcers or asthma |
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Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone)
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Anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid
MOA: Synthetic corticosteroid that supresses acute+chronic inflamation Uses: Asthma, COPD, anaphylaxis, spinal trauma Dose: Spinal 30mg/kg IV over 30min, COPD: 1-2mg/kg IV not effective after 8hrs |
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Benedryl
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Antihistimine, anticholenergic
MOA: Blocks histamine, reduces edema, bronchoconstriction+vasodilation Uses: Allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, Dystonic reaction Dose: 25-50mg IV/IM Contra: Asthma,glaucoma, pregnancy, hypertention |
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Atrovent
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bronchodialtor
MOA: dialates Bronchioles Use: COPD, Asthma, Anaphylaxis Dose: 0.5mg in 3mls of NS SINGLE USE |
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Albuterol
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Sympathomimetic bronchodilator
Uses: COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia, Anaphylaxis Contra: Tachy Dose: 2.5mg in 3mls of NS |
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Lasix (Forosemide)
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Loop Diuretic
MOA: inhibits electrolyte reabsorption, promotes excretion of sodium,potassium Uses: Chf, pulmonary edema, hypertensive crisis Dose: 0.5-1mg/kg IV over 1-2mins if no effect double to 2mg/kg |
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Narcan
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Narcotic Antagonist
MOA: blocks effects o narcs, reverse respo depression Use: Narc OD, Coma of unknown origin Dose: 0.4-2mg IV max of 10mg |
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Adenosine (adenocard)
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Anti-dysrythmic
MOA- Slows conduction through the AV node Uses- SVT, Narrow complex tachy Doses- 6mg, 12mg, 12mg Contra- Heart Blocks |
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Diltizem (Cardizem)
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CCB
MOA- Slows SA and AV times Uses- Angina, A-fib, A-flutter Doses-0.25 to 0.35mg/kg Cautions in Blocks and hypotention |
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D-50
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Sugar
MOA- Provides sugar to the cells Uses- Hypoglycemia Doses- 12.5g to 25g |
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Dopamine (Inotropin)
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Inotropic agent
MOA- Dilates heart, brain, and kidney vessels and raises BP Uses-Cardiogenic, spinal, septic shock, hypovolemia after bolus fails Doses- 2-20mcg/kg/min Titrate to 100 systolic |
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EPI 1:1000
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Sympathomimetic
MOA-Cardiac stimulation, Bronchodilation Uses- Anaphylaxis, Asthma Doses-0.3-0.5mg SQ over 5-15min |
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EPI 1:10,000
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Sympathomimetic
MOA-Cardiac stimulation, Bronchodilation Uses-Cardiac arrest, Severe Anaphylaxis Doses-Arrest 1mg IV every 3-5min Anaphylaxis- 0.1mg IV over 5min |
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Calcium Chloride
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Electrolyte
MOA- Raises Calcium lowers potassium Uses- CCB overdose, Dialysis arrest Doses- 500-1000mg IV may repeat |
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Etomidate (Amidate)
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Hypnotic
MOA-Hypnosis Uses- RSI Dose-0.1-0.3mg/kg over 15-30sec |
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Rumazicon (Flumazenil)
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Benzo antagonist
MOA-blocks receptor sites Uses- Benzo Overdose Doses- 0.2, 0.3, 0.5mg IV up to 3mg |
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Heparin
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Anticoagulant
MOA-Prevents fibrin formation Uses- Prevent thrombosis Doses- 5000 units IV Caution w/bleeds |
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Magnesium Sulfate
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Electrolyte
MOA-CCB, Depresses CNS, anti-convulsant Uses- V-fib, V-tach, Torsades, AMI, Eclampsia Doses- 1-2g, 2-4 for eclampsia |
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Promethazine (Phenergan)
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Antiemetic
MOA-Promotes sedation Uses- NV, motion sickness Doses- 12.5-25mg IV, IM, PR |
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Procainamide (pronestyl)
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Anti-Arrhythmic
MOA: Prolongs ventricular repolarization. Uses: Stable V-tach, SVT refractory to adenocard, A-fib Doses: 20mg/min to 17mg/kg to effect then 1-4mg/min Contra 2nd-3rd blocks |
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Verapamil (isoptin)
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CCB
MOA: slows AV conduction, supresses SVT Uses: PSVT refractory to adenosine, A-fib, A-flutter Dose: 2.5-5mg IV over 2-3min then 5-10mg after 10-15min. Max of 20 mg |
