MEDS 1

Question 1

Other Name For Albuterol

Answer 1

Provental

Ventolin

Question 2

Albuterol Class

Answer 2

Sympathomimetic

Bronchodilator

Question 3

Albuterol Contraindications

Answer 3

Tachycardia

Dysrhythmias

Question 4

Albuterol Dose

Answer 4

2.5mg w/ 2.5ml NaCl Nebulized max dose of 2 Tx’s

Question 5

Albuterol Dose Pediatric

Answer 5

<20 kg 1.25mg

>20kg 2.5mg

Question 6

Other Names For Atrovent

Answer 6

Ipratropium

Question 7

Atrovent Class

Answer 7

Anticholinergic

Bronchodilator

Question 8

Atrovent Indications

Answer 8

Persistent bronchospams

COPD exacerbation

Question 9

Atrovent Contraindications

Answer 9

Hypersensitivity to ipratropium, atropine alkaloids, peanuts

Question 10

Atrovent Dose

Answer 10

adult and pediatric 250-500 mcg neb with a max of 3 times

Question 11

Other names for Diltiazem

Answer 11

Cardizem

Question 12

Diltiazem Class

Answer 12

Calcium Channel Blocker

Antidysrythmic

Question 13

Diltiazem Indications

Answer 13

stable narrow complex tachycardia

A Fib or A Flutter

Question 14

Diltiazem Contraindications

Answer 14

hypotension
cardiac shock
wide complex tachycardia 2nd or 3rd degree block
functioning artificial pacemaker
poison or drug induced tachycardia
A fib or A Flutter when associated with an accessory bypass tract

Question 15

Diltiazem Dose

Answer 15

initial dose 0.25mg/kg IV over 2 minutes, may be repeated in 15 minutes at 0.35mg/kg IV.
NOT RECCOMENDED FOR PEDIATRICS

Question 16

Diphenhydramine Class

Answer 16

Antihistamine

Question 17

Diphenhydramine Indications

Answer 17

Symptomatic relief of allergies, allergic reactions, and anaphylaxis

Question 18

Diphenhydramine Contraindications

Answer 18

Newborns or premature infants, breastfeeding.

Use caution with asthma, narrow angle glaucoma, and pts taking MAOI’s.

Question 19

Diphenhydramine Dose

Answer 19

25-50mg IV/IM/IO/PO

Question 20

Diphenhydramine Dose Pediatrics

Answer 20

1-2mg/kg IV/IO/IM if given PO 5mg/kg per 24hrs

Question 21

Narcan Other Names

Answer 21

Naloxone

Question 22

Narcan Class

Answer 22

Opioid antagonist, antidote

Question 23

Narcan Indications

Answer 23

Opiate overdose, decreased LOC, coma of unknown origin

Question 24

Narcan Contraindications

Answer 24

Use with caution in opiate overdose, use with caution in neonates of narcotic addicted mothers

Question 25

Narcan Dose

Answer 25

0.4 - 2mg IM/IV/IO

Question 26

Narcan Peds

Answer 26

0.1mg/kg repeat every 2 mins as needed with a max of 2mg

Question 27

Nitroglycerin Class

Answer 27

Vasodilator

Question 28

Nitroglycerin Indications

Answer 28

Acute angina, ischemic chest pain, hypertension, heart failure, pulmonary edema

Question 29

Nitroglycerin Contraindications

Answer 29

Hypotension, hypovolemia, intracranial bleeding or head injury, pericardial tamponade, severe bradycardia or tachycardia, ED drugs taken in the last 48-72 hrs

Question 30

Nitroglycerin Dose

Answer 30

0.4mg SL may repeat every 3-5 mins for a max dose of 3 doses | Paste 1/2 inch- 3/4inch (15-30mg) Transdermal to chest