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5 Cards in this Set
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Acetylsalicylic Acid (administered) |
Trade Name: Apririn (ASA) Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor MOA: Delays clotting action by inhibiting platelet activation to slow or prevent further growth of clots Indications: Ischemic chest pain Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, bleeding disorder, unconsciousness, GI bleed Precautions: Impaired renal and hepatic function, bronchoconstriction, pregnancy, influenza and chickenpox Adverse Effects: N&V, heartburn, bronchospasm, bleeding, urticaria Dosage: 160-325mg po, must chew before swallowing |
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Epinephrine (assisted) |
Trade Name: Adrenaline Class: Sympathommetic, Adrenergic MOA: Stimulates alpha and beta adrenergic receptors in SNS, bronchodilation (beta2), produces postive chronotropic and inotropic effects (beta1), vasodilation (beta2) and vasoconstriction (alpha) Indications: Anaphylaxis Precautions: Use w/ caution in Pt's w/ pre-existing cardiac problem Adverse Effects: Palpitations, angina, dysrythmia, N&V, headache, nervousness Dosage: Adult - 0.3mg IM, Peds - 0.01mg/kg IM |
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Glucose (Oral) (administered) |
Trade Name: Glucola, Insta-glucose Class: Hyperglycemic Agent MOA: Provides a quickly absorbed form of glucose to increase BGL Indications: Conscious Pt with hypoglycemia, intact gag reflex Contraindications: Decreased LOC, hyperglycemia Precautions: N&V Adverse Effects: N&V Dosage: Adult/Pediatric - 25g administered |
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Salbutamol (assisted) |
Trade Name: Ventolin Class: Bronchodilator MOI: stimulates beta receptors of lungs, uterus, vascular smooth muscle Indications: Bronchospasm, respiratory distress Contraindications: Hypersensitivity Precautions: Use w/ caution in tachycardia, shouldn't be used in Pt's w/ acute heart failure, cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hypokalemia Adverse Effects: Tachycardia, palpitations, dizziness, headache, angina, anxiety Dosage: Adult - 2.5-5.0mg, MDI min 6 puffs max 20. Ped - 0.15mg/kg diluted to 2.5ml saline via nebulizer, MDI min 2 puffs max 10 |
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Ipratropium Bromide (assisted) |
Trade Name: Atrovent Class: Anticholinergic, Bronchodilator MOI: Decreased concentrations of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cyclic GMP) which produces local bronchodilation Indications: Bronchospasm Contraindications: Atropine, Pt w/ soy and peanut allergy Precautions: Use w/ caution in Pt's w/ narrow angle glaucoma, prostatic hypotrophy, urinary retention, hypersensitivity to soy/nuts, avoid eyes Adverse Effects: Dry mouth, vomiting, palpitations, headache, tremor, cough, flushing, dizziness Dosage: Adult - 250-500mcg via nebulizer, Peds (5-11) - 25-250mcg |
