Name the drugs listed.
- Drug
- Oxygen
- Nitroglycerin
- Albuterol
- Asprin
- Epi Pen
- Narcan
- Oral Glucose
These are common medications used in emergency medical situations.
List the 5 Rights in medication administration.
- Right patient
- Right medication
- Right dose
- Right route
- Right time
These rights ensure safe and effective medication administration.
What is the alternate name for Nitroglycerin?
Nitrostat
Nitroglycerin is commonly used to treat chest pain.
What is the alternate name for Albuterol?
Proventil
Albuterol is a bronchodilator used for asthma and other conditions.
What is the alternate name for Asprin?
ASA
Asprin is often used for Chest Pain
What is the alternate name for Epi Pen?
epinepherine
Epi Pen is used for severe allergic reactions.
What is the alternate name for Narcan?
Naioxone
Narcan is used to reverse opioid overdoses.
What is the alternate name for Oral Glucose?
glutose
Oral Glucose is used to treat hypoglycemia.
What are the contraindications for medication?
- Hypotension
- Hypersensitivity
- Bleeding
These conditions may prevent the safe use of certain medications.
What are the indications for using medication?
- Chest pain
- Dyspnea
- Anaphylaxis
- Opioid overdose
These are conditions that warrant the use of specific medications.
What is the route for administering Nitroglycerin?
- S. L.
- Inhalation
- Nebulizer
Nitroglycerin can be administered through various routes depending on the situation.
What is the dose for Nitroglycerin?
0.4 mg
This is the standard dose for adults experiencing chest pain.
What is the dose for Albuterol?
2.5 mg / 3L
This dose is commonly used in nebulizer treatments.
What is the dose for Asprin?
81 mg - 324 mg
This range is used for adults in cases of chest pain.
What is the dose for Epi Pen in adults?
0.3 mg
This is the standard dose for adults experiencing anaphylaxis.
What is the dose for Epi Pen in children?
0.15 mg
This is the standard dose for children experiencing anaphylaxis.
What is the route for administering Oral Glucose?
P.O.
Oral Glucose is taken by mouth to treat hypoglycemia.
What is the route for administering Narcan?
I.M.
Narcan can be administered intramuscularly in cases of opioid overdose.
