88 Bronchoconstriction

Question 1

What are the INDICATIONS for the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive?

Answer 1

Respiratory distress
Suspected Bronchoconstriction

Question 2

What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 2

Allergy to Epinepheine

Question 3

What are the CONDITIONS for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 3

BVM ventilations required
Hx of asthma

Question 4

What is the MAX dose for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 4

0.5

Question 5

What is the DOSE for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 5

0.01mg/kg to a max of 0.5mg

Question 6

What it the dosing INTERVAL for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 6

N/A

Question 7

How MANY doses can you give for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 7

1

Question 8

What is the ROUTE of administration for EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 8

IM

Question 9

What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 9

Allergy to Salbutamol

Question 10

What are the CONDITIONS for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 10

N/A

Question 11

What is the dose INTERVAL for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 11

5-15 minutes PRN

Question 12

How MANY doses can you give for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 12

3

Question 13

What is the ROUTES of administration for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 13

MDI, NEB

Question 14

What is the DOSE for under 25kg NEB SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 14

2.5mg

Question 15

What is the DOSE for over 25kg Neb SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 15

5mg

Question 16

What is the DOSE for under 25kg MDI SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 16

600mcg

Question 17

What is the DOSE for over 25kg MDI SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 17

800mg

Question 18

What is the DRUG CLASS of Salbutamol

Answer 18

Sympathomimetic
Bronchodilator

Question 19

How does Salbutamol work for bronchoconstriction?

Answer 19

Agonizes the BETA 2 receptor on the smooth muscle of the bronchi

Question 20

What does Salbutamol do to potassium?

Answer 20

Shifts Potassium Intracellularly

Question 21

What are the Beta 1 affects of the heart?

Answer 21

Inotrophy
Chronotrophy
Dromotrophy

Question 22

What are signs of bronchoconstriction?

Answer 22

Wheezing
Coughing
Dyspnea
Decreased air entry
Silent chest

Question 23

What is the DRUG class of EPINEPHRINE?

Answer 23

Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic Agonist

Question 24

How does EPINEPHRINE work in allergic reactions?

Answer 24

Agonises Alpha 1, Beta 1, and Beta 2 receptors through the body.
A1: systemic vasoconstriction
B1: increased inotropic, dromotropic, and chronotropic effects on the heart
B2: Bronchodilation on the lungs

Question 25

What are the CONTRAINDICATIONS for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 25

Allergy to steroids PO/Parental Steroids

Question 26

What are the CONDITIONS for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 26

Asthma COPD 20 pack-year history of smoking

Question 27

What is the MAX dose for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 27

8mg

Question 28

What is the DOSE for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 28

0.5mg/kg up to 8mg

Question 29

What is the dosing INTERVAL for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 29

N/A

Question 30

How MANY doses can you give for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 30

1

Question 31

What is the ROUTE of administration for DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 31

PO/IM/IV

Question 32

What medications are part of the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION MEDICAL DIRECTIVE?

Answer 32

Salbutamol, Epinephrine, Dexamethasone

Question 33

What is the divisional WEIGHT for SALBUTAMOL in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 33

25kg

Question 34

At what WEIGHT can someone receive the MAX DOSE of DEXAMETHASONE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 34

16kg

Question 35

At what WEIGHT can someone receive the MAX DOSE of EPINEPHRINE in the BRONCHOCONSTRICTION medical directive

Answer 35

50kg