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MDI |
Action- stimulates the nervous system, causing bronchodilation Indication - asthma difficulty breathing w/wheezing Contraindications- hypersensitivity, tachycardia, chest pain of cardiac orgin Route- inhalant Dose: 1-2(wait 5 min between) Side effect- hypertension, tachycardia, anxiety, restlessness anxiety, restlessness |
What system uses shock |
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Oral glucose |
Action- when observed provides glucose for cell use Indications- hypoglycemia Contraindications- vomiting, nausea, decreased level of consciousness Route- PO Dose: 1/2 - 1 tube Interactions- none Side Effect -vomiting, nausea |
Mom has it |
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Nitroglycerin (nitrostat) |
Action- dialates blood vessels Indications- chest pain of cardiac orgin Contraindications- hypotension, use of viagra within the last 24 hrs, head injury Route- SL tablet or spray Dose: .3-.4 tablet , .4 spray SL Side effect- headache, burning under tongue,hypotension, nausea
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Makes the blood vessels bigger |
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Aspirin |
Action- anti- inflammatory, blood thinner, fever reducer Indications- relieves mild pain, headache, muscle ache, chest pain of cardiac orgin Contraindications- hypersensitivity, recent bleeding Route- PO Dose: 160 - 325mg/4 chewable Side Effect- nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bleeding, allergic reaction |
Like ibuprofen |
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Oxygen (O2) |
Action- reverses hypoxia, provides 02 to be absorbed by the lungs Indications- hypoxia or suspected hypoxia Contraindications- rarely used for COPD patients, open flame Route- inhalant Dose: 28% - 100% via masks Side effects- decreased respiratory effort rate in patients with COPD interactions- can support combustion
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COPD cant have it because what system used to breath will decrease. |
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Naloxone (narcan) |
Action- reverses respiratory depression second to opioid overdose Indications- opioid poisoning Contraindications- hypersensitivity Route- IM , IN Dose: .4 auto injector, 2mg IN Side Effect- nausea , vomiting |
Sad breathing |
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Epinephrine (epipen) |
Action- stimulates nervous system, causing bronchodilation Indications- anaphylactic shock Contraindications- chest pain of cardiac orgin, hypothermia, hypertension Route- IM Dose: .3 adult/.15 child Side Effect- hypertension, tachycardia, anxiety, restlessness |
Opens the everything |
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Diphenhydramine (benadryl) |
Action- antihistamine (block histamine) Indications- mild allergy reaction Contraindications- infants, asthma, glaucoma, pregnancy hypertension Route- PO Dose: 25-50mg Side effects- sleepiness (can stimulate children) Interactions- do not take with alcohol or MAO (psychiatric medications) |
Blocks something |
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Activated charcoal |
Action- absorbs toxic substances in the digestive tract Indications- oral poisoning, overdose Contraindications- decrease level of consciousness, overdose of corrosive, Caustics , petroleum substances Route- PO Dose: 1-2 g/kg Side Effects- nausea, vomiting, constipation, black stool |
Absorbs |
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Ibuprofen (advil, motrin) |
Action- nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory that reduces inflammation/fever, analgesic Indications- mild pain/fever, headache, muscle ache Contraindications- hypersensitivity Route- PO Dose:200-400 every 4hrs/children by. weight Side effect- nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, bleeding, allergic reactions Interactions- do not take with aspirin |
Like aspirin |
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Acetaminophen (tylenol) |
Action- analgesic and fever reducer Indications- relieves mild pain/fever, headache, muscle aches Contraindications- hypersensitivity Route- PO Dose:500-1000 every 4hrs/weigh based Side Effects- allergic reactions Interactions- take caution to avoid potential overdose, many OTC contain acetaminophen |
Can overdose on it |
