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10 Cards in this Set
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Activated Charcoal
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Powder, usually premixed with water, that will absorb some poisons and help prevent them from being absorbed by the body.
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Oral Glucose
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Given by mouth to treat an awake patient (who is able to swallow) with an altered mental status and a history of diabetes. (form of sugar)
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Indications
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Specific signs or circumstances under which it is appropriate to administer a drug to a patient.
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Contraindications
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Specific signs or circumstances under which it is not appropriate and may be harmful to administer a drug to a patient.
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Nitroglycerin
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A drug that helps dilate the coronary vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood.
(Pill or Spray) |
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Epinephrine
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A drug that helps to constrict the blood vessels and relax passages of the airway. It may be used to counter severe allergic reaction.
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Nitro (Pill or Spray)
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Indications -
Chest pain of suspected cardiac origin Contraindications - Systolic BP under 100. ED Drugs (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra) or herbal equivalant. Hypotension. Trauma. Pediatrics. ICH (Internal Cranial Hemorrhage) Patient has already met maximum dose prior to EMT-Arrival. Dose: 0.4mg = 1 Tablet/Spray If no relief in 5 minutes and BP > 100. Max 3 tablets Given - Sublingual Vasodilator - Opens blood vessels. *Side effects- Hypotension, Headache, Dizziness, Pulse rate changes. |
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EpiPen (Auto-injector)
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Indications -
*Severe allergic reaction *Hives, Itching, SOB, Flushed Skin. *Contraindications - *Anaphylaxis (true allergic reaction) *NOT in anaphylaxis = Over 50yo w/Cardiac hx., Hypertensive (Sys >140 or Dias >90), HR greater than 140 in adults and 180 in children -Actions *Bronchodilator (Opens airway) *Vasoconstrictor (closes blood vessels) Dose: *.3 = Adult Epi-Pen *.15 = Pediatric Epi-Pen Admin route = Intramuscular (IM) Lateral thigh, hold for 10 seconds. ++Check clarity of medicatins (CLEAR) ++may be traded as Adrenaline. *Side effects: Increases HR, Hypertension, Palpitations, Jitterness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting. |
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Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
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* Shortness of Breath -Contraindications *Decreased LOC, Unconscious, Not their medications, Already met prescribed dosage. -Dosage *1 puff, rest 1 minute, 1 puff = 1 dose (if Dr. order not known or Dr. Order) -Admin Route- *Inhaled, shake and warm to room temperature before administration. ++Actions *Bronchodilator ++Side effects *Increased HR, nervousness, tremors. |
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Oral Glucose
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*Altered mental status *Hx of diabetes -Contraindications *Unconscious *Unable to swallow/maintain airway -side effects *None when given properly *May be aspirated by the patient w/o a gag reflex -Actions *Increases blood suga -Dosage *15 grams -Admin route *On tongue depressor or bite stick Between cheek and gum |
