Contraindications Flashcards
(24 cards)
1
Q
Adenosine
A
- Sick sinus syndrome
- A-Flutter
- A-Fib
- V-Tach
2
Q
Albuterol
A
- Myocardial infarction
- Cardiac pulmonary edema
3
Q
Amiodarone
A
- Cardiogenic shock
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
4
Q
Aspirin
A
- Unable to swallow
- Active bleeding ulcer
- ASA allergy
5
Q
Atropine Sulfate
A
- High degree heart block
- Glaucoma
6
Q
Calcium Gluconate
A
- Known hypercalcemia
- Suspected digoxin toxicity
7
Q
Detrose 50%
A
- Intracranial hemorrhage
- Known/suspected cerebral vascular accident in the absence of hypoglycemia
8
Q
Diphenhydramine
A
Asthma (relative)
9
Q
Epi 1:1000
A
- Hypovolemic shock (correct hypovolemia first)
- MI
- MAOI’s
10
Q
Epi 1:10,000
A
None
11
Q
Fentanyl
A
- Head injury
- BP <90
12
Q
Glucagon
A
None
13
Q
Haloperidol
A
None
14
Q
Ipratroprium
A
- MI / Angina
- Cardiac pulmonary edema
- Glaucoma (relative)
15
Q
Lidocane
A
Heart blocks
16
Q
Magnesium Sulfate
A
None
17
Q
Midazolam
A
Respiratory depression
18
Q
Naloxone
A
None
19
Q
Nitroglycerine
A
- BP <100
- Suspected right ventricular MI
- Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (Viagra)
20
Q
Racemic Epinephrine
A
None (must be refractory to other treatments)
21
Q
Sodium Bicarbonate
A
- Airway has to be patent and maintained
- Respiratory acidosis
22
Q
Methylprednisone Sodium
A
None
23
Q
Zofran
A
None
24
Q
Ketamine
A
- Relatively contraindicated in penetrating eye trauma
- Relative contraindication in patients with known cardiovascular disease
