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Indications of MDI
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S/S of respiratory emergency
Physician perscribed |
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Contraindications for MDI
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Pt. unable to use device
Pt. has already taken max amount Inhaler not prescribed |
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Side effects of MDI
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Increased pulse rate
Nervousness Tremors, Shakiness Dry mouth |
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Indications of Oral Glucose
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Diabetic Pt with AMS
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Contraindications of Oral Glucose
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Unresponsive
CVA/ TIA (caution) Inability to swallow Known diabetic who has not taken insulin for days |
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Side effects of Oral Glucose
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Airway obstruction
Aspiration |
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Indications of Epinephrine
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Anaphylactic reaction
Physician prescribed |
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Contraindications of Epinephrine
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Not a life threatening situation
Unable to get med. controls permission |
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Side effects of Epinephrine
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Increased heart rate
Dizziness Headache Excitability & nervousness Pale skin Chest pain Nausea & vomiting |
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Indications of Activated Charcoal
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Poisoning by mouth
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Contraindications of Activated Charcoal
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AMS
Ingestion of acids of alkalis Inability to swallow Cyanide overdose |
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Side effects of Activated Charcoal
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Black stools
Vomiting |
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Indications of Nitro
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S&S of chest pain
Prescribed by physician |
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Contraindications of Nitro
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BP < 90
Infants and children 3 or < doses already taken Suspected head injury Pt took Viagra |
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Side effects of Nitro
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Headache
Change in pulse rate Drop in BP |
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Indication of Asprin
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S&S of chest pain
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Contraindications of Asprin
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Hypersensitivity to ASA
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Side effects of Asprin
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Heartburn
Vomiting Nausea |
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Five Rights
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Right Pt
Right med Right dose Right route Right date |
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Dose of MDI
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Based on medical control
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Dose of Oral Glucose
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1 tube
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Dose of Epinephrine
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.3 mg = adult
.15 mg = child |
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Dose of Activated Charcoal
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Adult 25-50 g
Peds 12.5-25 g |
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Dose of Nitro
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0.4 mg
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Dose of Asprin
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160-325 mg
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