Action/Effects Flashcards
(31 cards)
Acetaminophen
Tylenol
Antipyretic activity, analgesic activity - inhibition of central and peripheral prostaglandin synthesis
Activated charcoal (Acidose, super char, charcodate, liqui-char, aqua-char)
A fine black powder with liquid that adsorbs poisonous compound to its surface, reducing absorption
Adenosine
Adenocard
Slows supra ventricular tachycardia, decreasing the electrical activity by interrupting the reentry pathways though the AV node
Albuterol
Proventil, ventolin
A beta2-adrenergic agonist which helps relax bronchial smooth muscles
Amniodarone
Cordarone
Prolongs phase 3 of cardiac action potential. Amniodarone increases refractory period of sodium and potassium channels. Intern slows cardiac action potential
Amyl Nitrate
Causes oxidation of hemoglobin to the compound of methemoglobin. Vasodilation, including coronary artery dilation. Smooth muscle relaxant.
Aspirin
Bayer
Decreases platelet aggregation, prolongs clotting time, antipyretic activity
Atrophine Sulfate
Atropine
Increase HR, contractility, automaticity, conduction & dilation of peripheral vessels. Works mainly in atrium.
Diazepam
Valium
Anti anxiety & anticonvulsant activity, acts on CNS to relax nervous system
Diphenhydramine
Benadryl
Blocks histamine receptors. This is at the H1 sites. High dose case anticholinergic activity.
Dopamine
(Intropin)
Action
Naturally occurring neurotransmitter. Stimulates dopaminergic, beta1/alpha1 adrenergic receptors in a dose dependent amount.
Epinephrine 1-1,000
(Adrenaline 1-1,000)
Action
SQ - bronchodilator & relief of bronchial edema, Beta 1 & 2
IV - increases HR, vasoconstricts, Alpha 1 and Beta 1
Epinephrine 1-10,000
(Adrenaline 1-10,000)
Action
Increase cardiac resistance, BP, electrical activity, O2 Needs, contractility, & myocardial activity. Alpha 1 and Beta 1
Fentanyl
(Sublimaze)
Action
Combines with receptor sites in brain to produce potent analgesic effects.
Furosemide
(Lasix)
Action
Inhibits the reabsorption of sodium & chloride in the kidney tubule & promotes increased urine formation and excretion
Glucagon
(GlucaGen)
Action
Raise glucose level by using the glycogen in the liver for glucose. Stimulating glucose synthesis.
Glucose/Dextrose
D 50/50% Dextrose
Raises BSL using electrolytes
Haloperidol
(Haldol)
Action
Blocks stimulation of dopamine receptors in the brain, altering mood and behavior
Hydroxocobalamin
(Cyanokit)
Action
Hydroxocobalamin combines with cyanide to form cyanocobalamin which is excreted through the kidneys
Ibuprofen
(Advil, Motrin)
Action
Antipyretic activity
Analgesic activity - inhibition of central & peripheral prostaglandin synthesis.
Reduces inflammatory response through chemotaxis.
Lacerated Ringers
(LR)
Action
Assist in fluid replacement for dehydration or blood loss
Lidocaine
(Xylocaine, Xylocard)
Action
Decreases depolarization, automaticity, & excitability in the ventricles during the diastolic phase by the direct action on the tissue, especially the Purkinje network.
Lorazepam
(Ativan)
Action
Anti-seizure, anti convulsant, sedative, muscle relaxant
Meperidine HCL
(Demerol)
Action
Additive narcotic that depressed the CNS and may relieve pain
