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Pharmacology |
Study of drugs, their sources, characteristics, and effects. |
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Medications In The Field |
Aspirin
Oral Glucose
Oxygen
Bronchodilators
Nitroglycerin
Epinephrine injectors
Activated Charcoal Naloxone
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Medications on the Ambulance |
Aspirin
Oral Glucose
Oxygen
Activated Charcoal |
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Prescribed Drugs that can be Assisted |
Bronchodilator inhalers
Nitroglycerin
Epinephrine |
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Other drugs that may be administered |
Naloxone
Atropine for nerve gas (You and your Partner) |
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Drug names |
Chemical Name
Generic Names
Trade Names |
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Indication or indications |
Specific signs, symptoms, or circumstances under which it is appropriate to administer the drug. |
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Contraindications |
Signs, symptoms, or circumstances under which it is not appropriate and could be harmful to administer the drug. |
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Side Effect |
Any action of the drug other then the desired action |
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Untoward Effects |
Effects that are not only unexpected but harmful. |
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Forms of Medications |
1. Compressed powders or tablets.
2. Liquids outside digestive tract ( parenteral)
3. Liquids orally
4. Liquid vaporized
5. Gels
6. Suspensions (charcoal)
7. Fine powder (inhalers)
8. Gases for inhalation
9. Sublingual ( under tongue) |
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Parenteral |
Route which does not use the gastrointestinal tract |
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Enteral |
Route that use gastrointestinal tract |
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Medication Authorization |
Off-line Standing Orders Protocols
On-line
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The Five Rights |
1. Do I have RIGHT Patient
2. Is it Right Time to give medication
3. Right medication
4. Right dose
5. Right route |
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Routes of Administration |
• Oral
• Sublingual (Under Tongue)
• Inhaled
• Intranasal
• Intravenous
• Intraosseous (Bone Marrow)
• Endotracheal |
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Pharmacodynamics |
Study of the effects of medications on the body. |
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Reassessment after Meds |
Improvements Deterioration Unintended effects
Reassess often |
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Documentation |
Name of the medicine (spelling)
The dose
The route
The time
Any effects you noted
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Analgesics |
Drugs prescribed for pain relief |
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Antidysrhythmics |
Drugs prescribed for Heart Rhythm disorders |
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Anticonvulsants |
Drugs prescribed for prevention and control of seizures |
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Antihypertensives |
Drugs prescribed to reduce high blood pressure |
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Bronchodilators |
Drugs to reduce smooth muscles of the bronchial tubes |
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Anti Diabetics |
Diabetics to control hyperglycemia |
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Antidepressants |
Regulate emotional activity |
