Flashcards in MC Drugs Deck (34):
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Ventolin
Albuterol (Beta 2 agonist)
90mcg/actuation
2 inhilations q 4-6hrs
2
DuoNeb
Albuterol and Ipratropium
(Beta 2 agonist + Anticholinergic)
1 vial (3mL) q4-6
3
Amiodarone
(Anti-arrhythmic)
VT/VF/ control HR in AFib
300mg IV bolus, 150 mg x2
4
Ativan
Lorazepam (Benzo)
EtOH w/drawl (1-4mg IV q5-10 min), Anxiety (~2mg BID)
5
Atropine
Anticholinergic (Sympathetic agent)
-Sinus brady, AV nodal block
6
Atrovent
Ipratropium (Anticholinergic)
7
Zithromax
Azithromycin
M. cat, H. flu, Strep pneumo
8
Cardizem
Diltiazem
(HTN, Angina, A-fib)
9
Catapres
Clonidine (Alpha 2 Adrenergic Agonist)
(HTN)
10
Cefepime
4th Generation Cephalosporin
11
Ciprodex
Ciprofloxacin & Dexamethasone
(Acute Otitis Externa)
12
Cipro
Ciprofloxacin
(Bad: tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, CNS effects)
13
Decadron
Dexamethasone
Peds asthma/croup 0.6mg/kg
14
Dilaudid
Hydromorphone
(Pain Management 0.2-1mg q3hrs)
15
Benadryl
Diphenhydramine
(Histamine H1 Antagonist)
16
Dobutamine
Adrenergic Agonist/ Inotrope
Cardiac Decompensation
17
Dopamine
Adrenergic Agonist/ Inotorpe
Hemodynamic support
18
Etomidate
General anesthesia / Sedation
0.3mg/kg IV
19
Fentanyl
Analgesic, Opioid
(25-30mcg)
20
Flagyl
Metronidazole
(Anaerobic coverage)
BV/Trich/C. diff PO/ Surgial prophylaxis
~500mg BID
21
Heparin
STEMI- Bolus 60units/kg
22
Ketamine
1mg/kg IV
50mg max loading dose
23
Ketorolac
Pain Management
NSAID
30mg IV Adults
15mg IV Geriatric & Renal
24
Ondansetron
Zofran
Selective 5HT Receptor Antagonist
4mg IV
0.15mg/kg ODT children
25
Famotidine
Pepcid
Histamine H2 Antagonist
(Heart Burn)
26
Promethazine
Phenergan
Antiemetic (N/V)
Histamine H1 Antagonist
(Allergic rxns, motion sickness)
27
Plavix
Clopidogrel
Antiplatelet
75mg qd
28
Prednisone
Corticosteroid
29
Protonix
Pantoprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor
(GERD 40mg qd for 8wks)
30
Rocephin
Ceftriaxone
3rd Generation Cephalosporin
31
Romazicon
Flumazenil
Benzo reversal
32
Solumedrol
Methylprednisolone
33
unasyn
Ampicillin and Sulbactam
(Abx, PCN)
S. aureus, H. flu, E. Coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, and anaerobes
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