Drug Profiles

Question 1

Morphine

Class:

Answer 1

Narcotic Agonist

Question 2

Morphine

Indications:

Answer 2

Analgesia, Burns, Pulmonary Edema (cardiogenic)

Question 3

Morphine

Contraindications

Answer 3

Head Injures, Abdominal Pain, Respiratory Depression

Question 4

Morphine

Adult Dose:

Answer 4

1-3 mg over 1-5 minutes to desire effect (Max dose 10 mg)

Question 5

Morphine

Pediatric Dose:

Answer 5

0.1-0.2 mg/kg slow IVP

Question 6

Amiodarone

Class:

Answer 6

Anti-arrhythmic Agent

Question 7

Amiodarone

Indications:

Answer 7

Pulseless Vtach/ V Fib, V tach, secondary consideration in SVT

Question 8

Amiodarone

Contraindications:

Answer 8

Bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree block, shock, hypotension, pregnancy

Question 9

Amiodarone

Adult Dose Pulseless Vtach/V Fib:

Answer 9

Pulseless Vtach/ V Fib: 300 mg

Question 10

Amiodarone

Adult Dose Vtach:

Answer 10

150 mg in 50cc bag over 10 minutes

Question 11

Amiodarone

Pediatric Dose Pulseless Vtach/Vfib

Answer 11

5mg/kg

Question 12

Amiodarone

Pediatric Dose Vtach:

Answer 12

5mg/kg IV drip over 20 minutes

Question 13

Aspirin

Class:

Answer 13

Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

Question 14

Aspirin

Indications:

Answer 14

Chest pain, AMI, Unstable angina

Question 15

Aspirin

Contraindications

Answer 15

Bleeding ulcers, hemophilia, hypersensitivity, children

Question 16

Aspirin

Dose:

Answer 16

160mg-324mg

Question 17

Nitroglycerin

Class:

Answer 17

Vasodilator, antianginal

Question 18

Nitroglycerin

Indication

Answer 18

MI/Angina, CHF w/ pulmonary edema

Question 19

Nitroglycerin

Contraindications:

Answer 19

Hypovolemia, Increased ICP, ED drugs 72 hours, systolic BP below 90

Question 20

Nitroglycerin

Adult Dose:

Answer 20

0.4 mg tablet every 5-10 minutes x 3 as long as BP > 90 systolic

Question 21

Atropine

Class:

Answer 21

Anticholinergic, antidote,antiarrhythmic, antimuscurinic

Question 22

Atropine

Indications:

Answer 22

Symptomatic bradycardia, AChE inhibitor, asystole/PEA (after epi)

Question 23

Atropine

Contraindications:

Answer 23

Wide complex 2nd and 3rd degree blocks, glaucoma

Question 24

Atropine

Adult Dose Symptomatic Bradycardia

Answer 24

0.5mg IVP every 3-5 minutes Max dose 3.0mg

Question 25

Atropine Adult Dose Cholinergic Poisoning

Answer 25

1.0-5.0 mg with no max, give all you got

Question 26

Atropine Pediatric Dose Symptomatic Bradycardia

Answer 26

0.02mg/kg up to 2 times max single dose 0.5mg

Question 27

Epinephrine Class:

Answer 27

Sympathomimetic

Question 28

Epinephrine Indication:

Answer 28

Cardiac arrest, severe bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, bradycardia, refractory with hypotension

Question 29

Epinephrine Contraindications:

Answer 29

None

Question 30

Epinephrine Adult Dose Cardiac Arrest

Answer 30

1.0mg 1:10,000 IV every 3-5 minutes

Question 31

Epinephrine Adult Dose Anaphylaxis/Asthma

Answer 31

0.3-0.5 mg 1:1,000 IM

Question 32

Epinephrine Pediatric Dose Cardiac Arrest

Answer 32

0.01mg/kg 1:10,000 IV every 3-5 minutes

Question 33

Epinephrine Pediatric Dose Anaphylaxis/Asthma:

Answer 33

0.01 mg/kg 1:1,000 IM max dose 0.3mg

Question 34

Epinephrine Pediatric Dose Croup

Answer 34

3mg 1:1,000 in 3cc NS SVN

Question 35

Dopamine Class:

Answer 35

Sympathomimetic

Question 36

Dopamine Indications

Answer 36

Symptomatic Bradycardia, Hypotension

Question 37

Dopamine Contraindications

Answer 37

Hypovolemia, MAO inhibitors, Pheochromocytoma

Question 38

Dopamine Adult Dose/Pediatric Dose

Answer 38

2-10 mcg/kg/min

Question 39

Lidocaine Class

Answer 39

Antiarrhythmic, local anesthetic

Question 40

Lidocaine Indications

Answer 40

Suppression of ventricular arrhythmia, PVC, infusion for successful conversion

Question 41

Lidocaine Contraindications

Answer 41

Hypersensitivity, Use caution with 2nd 3rd degree blocks

Question 42

Lidocaine Adult Dose

Answer 42

1.0-1.5mg/kg IVP every 3-5 minutes max 3.0mg/kg

Question 43

Lidocaine Pediatric Dose

Answer 43

1.0mg/kg IVP no repeat dose

Question 44

Ondansetron (Zofran) Class

Answer 44

Antiemetic agent

Question 45

Ondansetron (Zofran) Indications

Answer 45

Nausea and vomiting

Question 46

Ondansetron (Zofran) Contraindications

Answer 46

Hypersensitivity, use caution with pt. W/ hepatic impairment

Question 47

Ondansetron (Zofran) Adult Dose

Answer 47

4-8mg IV or IM over 2-5 minutes

Question 48

Ondansetron (Zofran) Pediatric Dose

Answer 48

>40 kg- 4mg IV or IM over 2-5 minutes | <40 kg- 0.1 mg/kg IV or IM over 2-5 minutes