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Drug Group 1 A/B Flashcards

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CLASS

Morphine Sulfate

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-Opioid Analgesic (Relieve Pain)

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Morphine Sulfate

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-Elevates pain threshold by acting on the pain receptors in the brain.

-Depresses CNS (Central Nervous System) and respiratory centers in the brain.

-Increased venous capacitance, vasodilates arterioles, reduces preload and after load.

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INDICATIONS

Morphine Sulfate

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-Analgesia (relieve pain)

-Pulmonary Edema (“wet lung”/excess fluid in lungs)

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ADULT DOSE & ROUTE

Morphine Sulfate

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-Acute chest pain
*2-4 mg slow IV/IO/IM push (may repeat with 2-8 mg in 5-15 mins as needed)

-Pain management
* 1-5 mg slow IV/IO/IM push (may repeat as needed)

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Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)

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-Analgesic (pain reliever)

-Antipyretic (reduces fever)

-Anti-Inflammatory (reduces swelling)

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Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)

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-Decreases platelet aggregation(clumping) by blocking Thromboxane a2(TXA2) (hormone that stimulates platelet aggregation)

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INDICATIONS

Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)

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-Chest pain, ECG changes or other signs/symptoms of Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)

-Unstable Angina (chest pain/discomfort)

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ADULT DOSE & ROUTE

Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)

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  • 162-324 mg PO (by mouth)
    *4x81 mg chewable tablets)
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Furosemide (Lasix)

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-Loop Diuretic (Inhibits resorption of water and Sodium from the Loop of Henle)

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Furosemide (Lasix)

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-Inhibits Electrolyte reabsorption in the ascending Loop of Henle

-Promotes excretion of Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride

-Increased Venous capacity and decreases after load due to Vasodilation

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INDICATIONS

Furosemide (Lasix)

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-Pulmonary Edema, secondary to Renal Failure

-Congestive Heart Failure

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ADULT DOSE & ROUTE

Furosemide (Lasix)

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-IV Lasix: 0.5-1 mg/kg IV/IO slow over 1-2 minutes
* If no response, double the 2nd dose to 2 mg/kg IV/IO slow (max 40mg)

-PO Lasix: 2x patients normal daily dose
* If no effect in 20 minutes, may repeat with 2x first dose

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Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)

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-Vasodilator (widen blood vessels)

-Antianginal (relieve Angina Pectoris)

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Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)

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-Smooth muscle relaxant acting on Vascular, Uterine, Bronchial, Intestinal smooth muscle

-Decreases Preload - increases workload of hearts right side by causing blood pooling

-Decreases Afterload - Arterial Vasodilation

-Coronary Artery Vasodilation increases blood flow to Myocardium and decreases Myocardial oxygen demand

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INDICATIONS

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)

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-Angina

-Myocardial Infarction (MI)

-Congestive Heart Failure with Pulmonary Edema

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ADULT DOSE & ROUTE

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)

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-0.4 mg SL tablet/spray
*may repeat up to 3 doses every 5 minutes if Systolic BP is greater than 90 mmHg

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Onset of Action

Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)

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30-45 minutes

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Peak effect

Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)

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Duration of Action

Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)

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Onset of Action

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)

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1 to 3 minutes

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Peak effect

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)

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5 to 10 minutes

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Duration of Action

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)

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20 to 30 minutes

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Onset of Action

Morphine Sulfate

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Peak effect

Morphine Sulfate

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Duration of Action Morphine Sulfate
2-4 hours
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Onset of Action Furosemide (Lasix)
5 minutes
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Peak effect Furosemide (Lasix)
20-60 minutes
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Duration of Action Furosemide (Lasix)
Varies
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Contraindications Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)
-Bleeding ulcer, hemorrhagic states, hemophilia -known hypersensitivity to salicylates or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories -children and adolescents
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Adverse reactions Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)
-Use with caution in patients with asthma history, anaphylactic reactions have occurred
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Pediatric dose & route Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)
None
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Special notes Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin, ASA)
-ASA is heat and light sensitive -Odor of acetic acid (vinegar like smell) indicates med has degraded or is no longer good
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Contraindications Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)
-Hypotension (SBP < 90 mmHg) -Hypovolemia -Use of erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs in the last 24 hours. -Suspected head bleed or increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
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Adverse reactions Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)
-Cardiovascular: hypotension, reflex tachycardia, bradycardia -Headache
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Pediatric dose Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)
None
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Special notes Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)
-Not compatible with other vasodilators -Nitroglycerin is heat and light sensitive -It is best to establish an IV, when possible, BEFORE giving any nitroglycerin
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Contraindications Morphine Sulfate
-Respiratory depression -Head injuries -Elevated intracranial pressure -Asthma (relative) -Abdominal pain (relative)
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Adverse reactions Morphine Sulfate
-CV: Bradycardia, tachydysrhythmias, orthostatic hypotension -Resp: respiratory depression or arrest -CNS: seizures, pupillary constriction -Derm: histamine release may cause urticaria
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Pediatric dose Morphine Sulfate
- 0.1-0.2 mg/kg slow IV/IO/IM push (max 2 mg increments); max total dose of 5 mg
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Special notes Morphine Sulfate
-CNS side effects can be reversed with naloxone -MS can cause histamine release, watch for effects at IV site (contact medical control if found) -Correct hypotension before administration -Resp. Depression possible approx. 7-10 minutes after administration, use caution with COPD patients -Infusion pump required with continuous infusions
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Contraindications Furosemide (Lasix)
-Inability to urine (anuria) -Hypovolemia, hypotension
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Adverse reactions Furosemide (Lasix)
-May exacerbate Hypovolemia -Hyperglycemia -Hypokalemia -May lower the body’s response to vasopressors
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Pediatric dose Furosemide (Lasix)
- 1 mg/kg slow (over 1 to 2 minutes)
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Special notes Furosemide (Lasix)
-Ototoxic (toxic to ear organs) and may result in deafness if given to fast -May cause allergic reaction in people with allergies to Sulfa drugs (Furosemide is a Sulfonamide derivative)

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