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Indications And Contraindications For Meds Flashcards

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What are the indications and contraindications for Oxygen?

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Indications: Hypoxia, respiratory distress, shock, altered mental status, SpO2 <94%. Contraindications: Use caution in COPD; start low-flow and titrate to 88–92%.

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What are the indications and contraindications for Aspirin?

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Indications: Chest pain of suspected cardiac origin. Contraindications: Allergy, GI bleed, bleeding disorders, pediatric use, already maxed dose.

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What are the indications and contraindications for Nitroglycerin?

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Indications: Chest pain with prescribed nitro. Contraindications: BP <100 systolic, ED meds in past 24–72 hrs, head injury, no prescription.

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What are the indications and contraindications for Albuterol?

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Indications: Wheezing/bronchospasm from asthma or COPD. Contraindications: Allergy, max dose reached, patient not alert to use inhaler.

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What are the indications and contraindications for Epinephrine (Auto-injector)?

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Indications: Anaphylaxis with airway compromise or hypotension. Contraindications: None in emergencies; use caution with cardiac history.

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What are the indications and contraindications for Oral Glucose?

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Indications: Suspected hypoglycemia in alert, cooperative patient. Contraindications: Unconsciousness, inability to swallow, hyperglycemia.

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What are the indications and contraindications for Naloxone (Narcan)?

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Indications: Suspected opioid overdose with low respiratory rate. Contraindications: None in emergencies; caution with opioid dependence.

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What are the indications and contraindications for Activated Charcoal?

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Indications: Ingestion of toxin <1 hour ago with medical approval. Contraindications: Poor LOC, ingestion of acids, alkalis, petroleum, or metals.

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