Medications

Front 1

Most commonly used narcotic agent in the angiography suit. It is 100 times stronger than Morphine but shorter acting

Back 1

Fentanyl (Sublimaze) - Analgesics

Hint 1

Front 2

It is not used as frequently as Fentanyl but it is longer acting

Back 2

Morphine - Analgesics

Hint 2

Front 3

It is use ally used when giving the pt. Urokinase because it will help with the shaking that Urokinase can cause

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Demerol (Meperidine) - Analgesics

Hint 3

Front 4

Given orally for premature atrial or ventricular contraction, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter,& and atrial fibrillation.

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Amiodarone - Antiarrhythmics

Hint 4

Contraindicated if pt. has known hypersensitive, complete heart block, or left bundle branch block.

Front 5

Used for the treatment of ventricular arrhythmias, given intravenously

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Procainamide - Antiarrhythmics

Hint 5

Contraindicated for pts. with complete heart block, known hypersensitivity, lupus, or torsades de pointes

Front 6

Improves response to defibrillation, for frequent PVC, ventricular tachycardia, and fibrillation

Back 6

Lidocaine - Antiarrhythmics

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Front 7

Used for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), for conversion to sinus rhythm.

Back 7

Adenosine - Antiarrhythmics

Front 8

For cardiac arrest given an IV push of 300mg

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Amiodarone - Antisrrhythmics

Front 9

For a systole or pulseless electrical activity given IV push 1mg

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Atropine - Antiarrhythmics

Front 10

Given for rate control IV 15-20mg (0.25mg/kg) over 2 minutes

Back 10

Diltiazem - Antiarrhythmics

Front 11

For cardiac arrest given 1-2g diluted in 10 ml D5W

Back 11

Magnesium Sulfate -Antiarrhythmics

Front 12

Given for recurrent ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia IV 20mg/minutes

Back 12

Procainamide - Antiarrhythmics

Front 13

Given IV, I or orally. For mildly to moderately severe infections.

Back 13

Penicillin -Antibiotics

Hint 13

Should be taken for 48-72 hrs.
Use caution for pts. with hypersensitivity, bleeding disorders, or cystic fibrosis.

Front 14

Given IV, I or oral. Used to treat infections such as Shigella, Salmonella e-coli, or meningitis

Back 14

Ampicillin - Antibiotics

Front 15

Given for serious infections such as pseudomonas, e-coli, or staphylococcal
Given IV or IM.

Back 15

Gentimycin - Antibiotics

Front 16

Given IV, I or orally, for a variety of infections

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Cephalosporins - Antibiotics

Hint 16

Use caution in pts. with known hypersensitivity

Front 17

Given for serious or severe infections such as staphylococcal or endocarditis

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Vancomycin -Antibiotics

Hint 17

Use caution in pts. with known hypersensitivity

Front 18

Given for nausea or vomiting.
Given IV, dilute vial with 50ml of D5 or 0.9% NaCL

Back 18

Ondansetron - Antimetics

Front 19

Given to pts. with intermittent claudication

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Pletal (Cilostazol) - Antiplatelet

Hint 19

Contraindicated in pts. that have a known sensitivity.
Half life 11-13hrs.

Front 20

Given to pts. with atherosclerosis that have peripheral artery disease, stroke or had a recent MI

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Plavix - Antiplatelet

Hint 20

Not for pts. with active pathological bleeding or known hypersensitive.
Aspirin may also be given in conjunction with plavix. Half life 11days.

Front 21

Indicated for pts. having percutaneous coronary intervention.

Back 21

ReoPro (Abciximab) - Antiplatelet

Hint 21

Contraindicated in pts. with recent internal bleeding, CVA within 2 years, or recent surgery.
Half life 10minutes.

Front 22

Gives an amnesic effect & helps to relax pts.
It's more potent than Valium but shorter acting. It is usually used in combination with Fentanyl.

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Versed (Midazolam) - Anxiolytics

Hint 22

Half life 1.8-6.4 hrs.

Front 23

Used to relax pts. & is much longer acting than Versed.

Back 23

Valium (Diazepam) - Anxiolytics

Hint 23

Half life 20-80hrs.

Front 24

Pt. may be pre-medicated with Ativan to help calm him/her prior to the procedure.

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Ativan (Lorazepam) -Anxiolytics

Hint 24

Half life 10-20hrs.

Front 25

If pt. was over medicated with Valium, Versed or Ativan, it can be reversed using?

Back 25

Romazicon (Flumazenil) - Emergency medications

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Front 26

If pt. was over medicated with Fentanyl, Morphine or Demerol (narcotics), it can be reversed with?

Back 26

Narcan (Naloxone) - Emergency medications

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Front 27

Indications: Vasovagal reactions with decreased heart rate & blood pressure, sinus bradycardia, & nausea & vomiting

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Atropine Sulfate - Emergency medications

Hint 27

Front 28

Releaves bronchospasm, laryngospasm, anaphylaxis, reverses severe hypotension, vasoconstrictor, increases heart rate, & increases ventricular contractility.

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Epinephrine -Emergency medications

Hint 28

Front 29

Used for minor allergic reactions - hives & nausea

Back 29

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) - Emergency medications

Front 30

These are contraindicated in pts who have internal bleeding, recent surgery or trauma.

Back 30

Thrombolytics

Hint 30

May be reversed with Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP).

Front 31

Thrombolytic medications

Back 31

Urokinase (Abbokinase), Streptokinase (Steptase), Alteplase (tPA), Reteplase (rPA)

Hint 31

Contraindications: pts. who had surgery within the last 10days, recent CVA (within 2 mos.), recent intracranial or spinal surgery, cerebral tumors, & pts who are bleeding.

Front 32

Given for hemodynamic imbalance, COPD or CHF

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Dopamine - Vasoconstrictors

Hint 32

Contraindicated in pts with tachyarrthmias or ventricular fibrillation.

Front 33

Reduces blood pressure, helps prevent arterial vasospasm

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Nifedipine (procardia) - Vasodilators

Hint 33

Adverse reactions: Hypotension & bitter taste

Front 34

Placed trasdermaly for angina & vasospasm 1-1.5" nitro paste
Sublingual for angina relief 0.4mg.
Intra arterial for artery spasm 100mg

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Nitroglycerin - Vasodilators

Hint 34

Adverse reaction: hypotension & headache

Front 35

Used in peripheral vessels, usually injected before taking arterial pressures & may be given to optimally visualize the arteries prior to arteriogram

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Priscoline (Tolazoline) - Vasodilators

Front 36

Vasodilator & antispasmodic it's action is more pronounced with spasm on the cerebral, coronary, pylmonary, & peripheral arteries

Back 36

Papaverine - Vasodilators

Front 37

Used to relax the smooth muscle in the stomach, duodenum, small bowel & colon.

Back 37

Glucagon - Other medications

Hint 37

usually used during percutaneous Gastronomy tube placement

Front 38

This is injected by IV to reverse a hypoglycemic event

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Dextrose - Other medications

Front 39

Given for nausea or vomiting.

Back 39

Reglan -Antimetics

Hint 39

If giving more than 10mg dilute in 50ml of D5W, normal saline or lactated ringers.
infuse slowly over 15minutes.

Front 40

Given for nausea or vomiting

Back 40

Compazine - Antimetics

Hint 40

Oral give 5-10mg 3-4 times a day. IM give 5-10mg repeat 3-4hrs as needed. do not exceed 40mg/day

Front 41

Given for nausea or vomiting
May be given IV 12.5mg single dose

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Anzemet - Antimetics