Epi, Albuterol, Dyphenhydromine Flashcards
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Diphenhydramine classification
Antihistamine
Diphenhydramine trade name
Benadryl
Diphenhydramine desired effects
Block histamine effects in allergic reactions
Inhibits motion sickness and nausea vomiting
Diphenhydramine mechanism of action
Blocks histamine response
Diphenhydramine indications
Allergic reactions
Anaphylactic shock (post epinephrine administration)
Diphenhydramine contraindications
Glaucoma
Pregnancy
Ulcer with symptoms of obstruction
Patience with anticoinergic syndrome
Diphenhydramine adverse reactions
Drowsiness
Hypertension
Palpations
Diphenhydramine precaution
Asthma; May thicken secretions
Diphenhydramine adult dosing
25 mg IVP or 50 mg IM
Diphenhydramine pediatric dosing
1 mg/kg IVP or IM (Max dose 50 mg)
Albuterol classification
Sympathomimetic bronchodilator
Albuterol trade name
Proventil, Ventolin
Albuterol desired effect
Relieve attacks of bronchospasms
Albuterol mechanism of action
Stimulates bronchial beta 2 receptors
Albuterol indications
Asthma / wheezing
COPD
Toxic inhalation
Albuterol Contraindications
Tackyarrhythmias
Hypersensitivity
Albuterol adverse reactions
Tachycardia
Palpations
Hypertension
Nausea / vomiting
Albuterol adult dosing
2.5 mg / 3 ml unit dose via nebulizer every 10-20 minutes repeat twice
Albuterol pediatric dosing
2.5 mg / 3 ml unit dose via nebulizer every 10-20 minutes repeat twice
Epinephrine classification
Catecholamine, sympathomometic
Epinephrine trade name
Adrenaline
Epinephrine desired effect
Vaser construction, bronchodilation, increase in heart rate and force of contraction
Epinephrine mechanism of action
Stimulate alpha and beta adrenergic receptors
Epinephrine Indications
Cardiac arrest
Anaphylaxis
Broncospasms
Shock or bradycardia