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1
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Acetaminophen Dose

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15mg/kg up to max dose 1g PO/PR

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Adenosine Dose (adult)

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1st: 6mg RIVP followed by 10mL NaCl flush
2nd: 12mg RIVP followed by 10mL NaCl flush

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CI’s for Adenosine

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2nd or 3rd degree, SSS, WPW.

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Albuterol Dose

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2.5mg bullet NEB (max 2 doses)

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6
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Albuterol Sulfate also known as…

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Proventil

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Amiodarone Dose (adult VF/PVT)

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1st: 300mg IV/IO. Dilute with 20ml saline.
2nd:150mg in 5 minutes.

Max total dose 450mg

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Amiodarone Dose (adult VT)

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150mg IV/IO. Piggyback with 100ml NACL over 10 minutes.

Max total dose 450mg

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Amiodarone Dose (post-cardiac arrest)

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900mg mixed into 500ml NACL. Run at 33.3ml/hr (1mg/min)

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Amiodarone Dose (ped VF/PVT) 🐥

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5mg/kg IV/IO. Diluted with 15ml saline. May repeat in 5 minutes.

Max 15mg/kg

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Amiodarone Dose (ped VT) 🐥

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5mg/kg IV/IO. Piggyback over 20-60 minutes

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Not to be used with Lidocaine, 2nd/3rd Degree heart block, sinus bradycardia

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CI’s for Amiodarone

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To be used with suspected cyanide exposure

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Amyl Nitrate is indicated for this poison…

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14
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Method for Amyl Nitrate administration

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Adult and Peds:
* Crush pearl between fingers. Wave under nose for 30 seconds with 30 seconds off. Up to three
minutes per pearl. PRN. No max dose.

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15
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Cefazolin is also known as…

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Ancef is also known as…

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16
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Prophylactic coverage for open fractures or presumably contaminated wounds.

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Ancef/Cefazolin indication

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Cautions for Ancef/Cefazolin

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PCN allergy
Hx of seizure disorders

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18
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Ancef dose (adult only)

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1g IV/IO over 60min infusion

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This ACS platelet aggregate inhibitor is not to be used where choking hazard exists, pediatric patients, or in presence of allergies.

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CI’s for ASA

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Precautions for ASA

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Bleeding
Use of other blood thinners
Suspect CVA/Stroke

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21
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Ativan is also known as…

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Lorazepam is also known as…

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22
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Seizures
Anxiety
Combativeness
Skeletal Muscle Spasms
Withdrawal symptoms

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Indications for Ativan

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23
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Narrow angle glaucoma
Shock
Allergies to Benzo’s

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CI’s for Ativan

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24
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Caution should be used when giving this medication for ETOH withdrawal…

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Ativan should be used for ETOH withdrawal

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25
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Ativan dose (adult seizure)

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2-6mg IV/IO/IM repeat x 2 prn q 5 mins

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Ativan dose (adult other)

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1-2mg IV/IO/IM x2 prn q 5 mins

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Ativan dose (peds) 🐥

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0.05mg/kg IV/IO

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28
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May be used for symptomatic bradycardia or nerve agent exposure

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Uses for Atropine

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29
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Not to be used with A-Fib/A-Flutter, Tachycardia, Glaucoma pt’s

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CI’s for Atropine

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30
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Atropine dose (adult bradycardia) per ACLS

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1mg IV/IO

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31
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Atropine dose (adult nerve agent)

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1mg IV/IO q 5 min until symptoms resolve. No max.

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32
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Atropine dose (peds) 🐥

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0.02mg/kg IV/IO (max 0.5mg dose)

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33
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Indications for use:

HypoCa
HyperK
HyperMg
Hydrogen Fluoride Toxicity
Ca channel blocker toxicity
Multiple blood transfusion

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Calcium Gluconate indications

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34
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Do not piggyback this electrolyte medication with sodium bicarbonate…
Contraindicated for V-Fib

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CI’s for Calcium Gluconate

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35
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Rapid infusion may cause Bradycardia, hypotension, or Asystole
May cause tissue necrosis
May cause V-Fib

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Precautions for Calcium Gluconate

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36
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Calcium Gluconate dose (adult)

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500mg-2g IV/IO over 10 mins q 20 mins prn

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37
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Calcium Gluconate (peds) 🐥

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60mg/kg IV/IO over 10 mins q 20 mins prn

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38
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Diltiazem is also known as…

A

Cardizem is also known as…

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39
Q

A-Fib with RVR
A-Flutter with RVR
PSVT

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Indications for Diltiazem

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Do not use with patients who have…

2nd/3rd degree heart blocks
SSS
Severe hypotension
WPW
Rx Beta blockers (may cause profound bradycardia, AV block, depression of contractility)

A

CI’s for Dilitiazem

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41
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This medication should be used cautiously in pt’s with hx of hepatic/renal impairment, or CHF.

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Precautions for Diltiazem

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42
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Diltiazem dose (adult only)

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0.25mg/kg IV/IO over 2 mins.
Repeat prn in 15 mins @ 0.35mg/kg IV/IO

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43
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Clonidine is also known as…

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Catapres is also known as…

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44
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Clonidine is indicated for…

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This medication is used to treat symptomatic hypertension

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45
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This hypertension medication is not to be used in pt’s with…

CVA
2nd/3rd degree heart blocks
Hypotension

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CI’s for Clonidine

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46
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Clonidine dose (adult only)

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0.1-0.2mg PO x 1 dose

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47
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Used to treat hypoglycemia

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Dextrose

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48
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Questionable or unstable IV
Hyperglycemia

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CI’s for dextrose

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49
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Dextrose dose (D10 infusion)

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10-50g IV infusion. Titrate to effect.

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Diphenhydramine is also known as…

A

Benadryl is also known as…

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51
Q

Indicated for…

anaphylaxis
dystonic reactions
severe combative subjects

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Indications for Benadryl

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52
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This antihistamine is not to be used in breastfeeding or pregnant mothers…

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Contraindications for Benadryl

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53
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Benadryl dose (adult)

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25-50mg IV/IM/IO

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54
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Benadryl dose (peds) 🐥

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1-2mg/kg IV/IO/IM (max total dose 25mg)

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55
Q

Duoneb is also known as…

A

Combivent is also known as…

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56
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Indications for this medication include…

-Asthma
-COPD
-CHF
-Smoke Inhalation
-Epiglottitis
-Infection process of lung/airway

A

Duoneb indications

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57
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What does a Duoneb bullet consist of?

A

2.5mg Albuterol Sulfate
0.5mg Ipratropium Bromide in 3.0ml NS

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58
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Indications for this medication include…

-Pulseless arrest (VF, pVT, PEA, Asystole)
-Bronchospasm
-Anaphylaxis
-Hypotension

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Indications for Epi

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59
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Hypertension
Labor

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Contraindications for Epi

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Caution should be used with epinephrine as it will precipitate this medication…

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Sodium bicarbonate will be precipitated from this medication.

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61
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Epinephrine dose (adult anaphylaxis)

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0.3mg 1:1,000 (1mg/mL) SQ/IM q 3-5 minutes

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62
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Epinephrine dose (peds anaphylaxis) 🐥

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0.01mg/kg 1:1,000 (1mg/mL) SQ/IM q 3-5 min

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Epinephrine dose (adult cardiac arrest)

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1mg 1:10,000 (1mg/10ml) IV/IO q 3-5 min

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Epinephrine dose (peds cardiac arrest) 🐥

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0.01mg/kg 1:10,000 (1mg/10ml) IV/IO q 3-5 min

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Epinephrine dose (adult hypotension)

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“Push Dose Pressor” 5-10mcq/1ml of diluted concentration IV/IO q 3 minutes
until desired effect.

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66
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Epinephrine dose (adult infusion)

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0.5-1.0 mcg/kg/min

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67
Q

Etomidate is also known as…

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Amidate is also known as…

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68
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This medication is used for general anesthesia to facilitate intubation…

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Etomidate is used as general anesthesia to facilitate intubation.

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69
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Side effects of etomidate..

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Can cause uncontrolled skeletal muscle activity.

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70
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Etomidate dose (adult)

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0.4mg/kg IV/IO

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71
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Etomidate dose (peds) 🐥

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> 10 yrs old 0.4mg/kg IV/IO

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72
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Fentanyl is also known as…

A

Sublimaze is also known as…

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73
Q

This medication is contraindicated for use in pt’s who are…

<2 yrs of age
bradycardic
ALOC
Head injury w/suspected ICP

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Contraindications of fentanyl use

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74
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Fentanyl dose (adult/peds pain)

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1-2mcg/kg SIVP/IO/IM/IN (may repear prn at 1/2 initial dose)

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75
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Fentanyl dose (adult/peds post-sedation)

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1-2mcg/kg/hr IV/IO

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76
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True or false. The doses mcg/kg for fentanyl are the same for adult and pediatrics?

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True. Fentanyl doses for adult and pediatrics are the same.

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77
Q

GlucaGen is also known as…

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Glucagon is also known as…

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78
Q

Hypoglycemia (if dextrose unavailable)
Beta Blocker Overdose
and Calcium Toxicity

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Indications for Glucagon

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79
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The effects of this medication are inhibited by Dilantin

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Glucagon is inhibited by Dilantin

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80
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Glucagon dose (adult hypoglycemia)

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1mg SQ/IM (may repeat every 20 mins, Total max dose 4mg)

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81
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True or false. Glucagon is indicated in pediatric patients?

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False, glucagon is not indicated for pediatric patients.

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82
Q

Indications for this medication…

Minor hypoglycemia with patent airway

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Oral glucose

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83
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True or false. Oral glucose may be used in patients with ALOC or non-patent airway?

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False, oral glucose is contraindicated for these patients.

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84
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Oral glucose (adult dose)

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15g (1 tube) buccal
-repeat prn to maintain glucose levels

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85
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Oral glucose (peds dose) 🐥

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> 2 years old, 7.5-15g buccal
-repeat prn to maintain glucose levels

86
Q

Haloperidol is also known as…

A

Haldol is also known as…

87
Q

Indications for this medication include…

Hallucinations
Tourette syndrome
Combative subjects
Psychotic disorders

A

Indications for haldol

88
Q

True or false. Haldol may be used for Parkinson’s disease?

A

False, Haldol is contraindicated in the presence of Parkinson’s disease.

89
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May cause extrapyramidal effects
May cause arrythmias
May cause orthostatic hypertension

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Side effects of Haldol

90
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Haldol dose (adult)

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5mg IM (may repeat q 15 minutes. Max dose 10mg)

91
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Haldol dose (ped) 🐥

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> 3 yrs old 0.05mg/kg IM

92
Q

Deep Vein Thrombosis
Pulmonary Emboli
STEMI
DIC

A

Indications for Heparin

93
Q

Past heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Active GI bleed

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Contraindications for Heparin

94
Q

Bleeding ,petechiae, hematuria, hypotension, epistaxis

A

side effects of heparin

95
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Heparin dose (adult STEMI)

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60 u/kg SIVP (max 5000 units, followed by continuous infusion)

Infusion rate 12 u/kg/hr (max 1000u/hr)

96
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Heparin dose (peds) 🐥

A

No indicated pediatric dose for heparin

97
Q

Hydralazine is also known as…

A

Apresoline is also known as…

98
Q

Hypertension and Pre-eclampsia

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Indications for Hydralazine

99
Q

Mitral Valvular Rheumatic Disease is an absolute contraindication for which medication?

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Hydralazine is contraindicated in MVRD Pt’s.

100
Q

Hx of heart disease
Hx of CVA
Hx of Renal impairment

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precautions for hydralazine

101
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Hydralazine dose (adult only)

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20-40mg IV

102
Q

<2 years of age
Acute pulmonary edema

A

contraindications for Ketamine

103
Q

0.1mg-0.3mg/kg is the pain management dose for…

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Ketamine dose (adult pain management)

104
Q

4mg/kg IM or 2mg/kg IV

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Ketamine dose (adult combative/excited delirium)

105
Q

2mg/kg IVP

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Ketamine dose (adult sedation)

106
Q

1-2mg/kg/hr infusion

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Ketamine dose (adult post RSI)

107
Q

0.1mg-0.3mg/kg IV/IM/IN🐥

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Ketamine dose (peds pain management)

108
Q

True or False. Ketamine may be used for combative patients <17yo?

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False. Ketamine may NOT be used for combative patients <17yo.

109
Q

Trandate is also known as…

A

Labetalol is also known as…

110
Q

This beta blocker is indicated for use in hypertensive crisis…

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Indication for Labetalol

111
Q

2mg-5mg q 5 minutes. Total max dose 20mg

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Morphine dose (adult cardiac/ACS)

112
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0.05-0.1mg/kg IV/IO q 5minutes. Total max dose 20mg

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Morphine dose (pain management)

113
Q

2mg IV/IO q 5 minutes. Total max dose 20mg.

A

Morphine dose (pulmonary edema)

114
Q

4mg ODT. Allow to dissolve. Repeat prn q 10 mins. Max dose 8mg.

A

Zofran dose ODT (adult)

115
Q

> 5 years old, 4mg ODT. Max dose 4mg 🐥

A

Zofran dose ODT (peds)

116
Q

4mg IV/IM. Max dose 12mg

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Zofran dose (adult IV/IM)

117
Q

> 2 years old 0.05mg-0.15mg/kg IV/IM 🐥

A

Zofran dose (peds IV/IM)

118
Q

Oxytocin is also known as…

A

Pitocin is also known as…

119
Q

-Stimulates uterus to stop vaginal hemorrhage
-Profuse vaginal bleeding with signs of shock

A

Indications for Pitocin

120
Q

40 units added to 1000mL NaCl, rapidly infused and titrated to control bleeding
10 units IM if unable to establish IV

A

Pitocin dose (adult only)

121
Q

Promethazine is also known as…

A

Phenergan is also known as…

122
Q

N/V
Narcotic Enhancement
Sedation
Vertigo

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Indications for Phenergan

123
Q

Phenergan is NOT to be used in patients _ years or younger.

A

Promethazine is NOT to be used in patients 2 years or younger.

124
Q

May cause sedation, confusion, disorientation
Caution with HTN, CNS depressants, and epilepsy
Caution with IV narcotic therapy

A

Precautions for Phenergan

125
Q

12.5-25mg IM

A

Phenergan dose (adult)

126
Q

> 2 years old 6.25-12.5 mg IV piggyback over 10 minutes 🐥

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Phenergan dose (peds)

127
Q

Croup
Epiglottitis
May also be used in conjunction with SQ Epinephrine in acute anaphylaxis if IV/IO is unobtainable

A

Indications for Racemic Epinephrine

128
Q

Caution in patients with coronary insufficiency and HTN

A

Contraindications for Racemic Epinephrine

129
Q

Zemuron is also known as…

A

Rocuronium is also known as…

130
Q

1mg/kg IV/IO is the dose for this paralytic

A

Rocuronium dose (adult only)

131
Q

Patients with hepatic dysfunction
Patients with neuromuscular disease
Not recommended for pediatric patients

A

Precautions for Rocuronium

132
Q

Acidosis
Hyperkalemia
TCA overdose

A

Indications for Sodium Bicarbonate

133
Q

Alkalosis
Do not give with catecholamines or Calcium

A

Contraindications for Sodium Bicarbonate

134
Q

May cause alkalosis
May cause excessive intravascular volume or worsen CHF
Extravasation may cause tissue necrosis

A

Precautions for Sodium Bicarbonate

135
Q

1mEq/kg IV/IO (may repeat prn q10 minutes)

A

Sodium bicarbonate dose (adult/ped)

136
Q

Cyanide exposure
Severe smoke inhalation secondary to structure fire

A

Indications for Sodium Nitrate

137
Q

May cause hypotension if infused too quickly
Remember to decon patient prior to administration

A

Precautions for Sodium Nitrate

138
Q

300mg IV piggyback over no less than 5 mins

A

Sodium Nitrate dose (adult)

139
Q

0.12ml-0.33ml/kg up to 10ml piggyback over 5-10 mins 🐥

A

Sodium Nitrate dose (peds)

140
Q

Solu-Medrol is also known as…

A

Methylprednisolone is also known as…

141
Q

Severe Anaphylaxis
Asthma
COPD

A

Indications for Solu-Medrol

142
Q

May cause GI bleeding, prolonged wound healing, suppression of natural steroids

A

Precautions for Solu-Medrol

143
Q

125mg-250mg IV/IO/IM

A

Solu-Medrol dose (adult)

144
Q

2mg/kg IV/IO/IM 🐥

A

Solu-Medrol dose (peds)

145
Q

Solu-Medrol has no contraindications. True or False?

A

True. Solu-Medrol has no contraindications.

146
Q

Terbutaline is also known as…

A

Breathline is also known as…

147
Q

Asthma
Bronchospasm
Preterm labor (27-36 weeks gestation to stop contractions)

A

Indications for Breathline

148
Q

True or False. Terbutaline is not to be used with other sympathomimetic agents.

A

True. Terbutaline is not to be used with other sympathomimetic agents.

149
Q

Caution with hx of diabetes, HTN, hypothyroidism
May cause tachycardia, hypotension, lightheadedness, flushing, pulmonary chest pains, hyperglycemia

A

Precautions for Terbutaline

150
Q

0.25mg SQ. Repeat once prn if no improvement in 15 minutes.

A

Terbutaline dose (adult and/or preterm labor)

151
Q

Cyanide exposure (IV medication secondary to Sodium Nitrate)

A

Indications for Sodium Thiosulphate

152
Q

12.5g IV piggyback over 10-20 mins

A

Sodium Thiosulphate dose (adult)

153
Q

1.65ml/kg IV piggyback over 10-20 mins 🐥

A

Sodium Thiosulphate dose (peds)

154
Q

Ocular pain relief
Temporary numbing of eye for irrigation

A

Indications for Alcaine

155
Q

Alcaine is also known as…

A

Tetracaine is also known as…

156
Q

1-2 drops pf solution per affected eye prn 5-10 mins. Max 3 doses.

A

Tetracaine dose (adult and peds)

157
Q

Toradol is also known as…

A

Ketorolac is also known as…

158
Q

Short term management of mild to severe pains

A

Indications for Toradol

159
Q

Obvious fractures (delays healing process)
Recent GI bleeding
Active ulcer
Advanced Renal Impairment

A

Contraindications for Toradol

160
Q

30mg IV or 60mg IM over no less than 30 seconds

A

Toradol dose (adult <65yrs of age)

161
Q

> 65yrs of age or weight less than 50kg: 30mg MAX

A

Toradol dose (adult >65yrs of age)

162
Q

1mg/kg IM up to 30mg max OR 0.5mg/kg IV up to 15mg max

A

Toradol dose (peds)

163
Q

Thiamine is also known as…

A

Vitamin B1 is also known as…

164
Q

Alcoholic Polyneuropathy (S/S: nystagmus, opthalmoplegia, ataxia)

A

Indications for Vitamin B1

165
Q

Administration of glucose may precipitate symptoms of thiamine deficiency. Therefore, in patients whose Thiamine status is suspect, Thiamine should be given prior to dextrose.

A

Precautions for Thiamine

166
Q

100mg is the dose for this vitamin.

A

Thiamine dose (adult dose)

167
Q

Hemorrhagic shock secondary to trauma
ACE Inhibitor Inducted Angioedema

A

Indications for TXA

168
Q

Patients <12 years old
Suspected CVA, MI, or PE

A

Contraindications for TXA

169
Q

May cause diarrhea, N/V or blurred vision

A

Precautions for TXA

170
Q

Administer early with signs of internal/external hemorrhage or provider judgement. Ideally administration is performed before patient presents with shock (hypotension and tachycardia).

A

Notes for TXA

171
Q

2g mixed with 100-250 ml dilutant given over 10 mins

A

TXA dose (adult or peds >13yrs)

172
Q

Midazolam is also known as…

A

Versed is also known as…

173
Q

Sedation (both short and long term)
Acute alcohol withdrawals
Seizures
Post intubation sedation

A

Indication for Versed

174
Q

Narrow angle glaucoma
Shock
Alcohol intoxication

A

Contraindications for Versed

175
Q

Patients with ALOC
Patients hemodynamically unstable
Recent opiate administration
Will cause respiratory depression
May cause hypotension

A

Precautions for Versed

176
Q

2mg-10mg IV/IM/IN/IO (may repeat q 2 mins at 1 mg until desired effects achieved) IN limited to 1ml per nostril max

A

Versed dose (adult)

177
Q

5-15mg/hr IV titrated to effect

A

Versed infusion dose (adult)

178
Q

0.05mg/kg/hr

A

Versed Post Intubation Sedation infusion dose (adult)

179
Q

0.1mg/kg IV/IO/IN or 0.2mg/kg IM max 5mg 🐥

A

Versed dose (peds)

180
Q

In place of Albuterol for patient with known sensitivity:

Asthma
Allergic Reaction
COPD
CHF
Smoke Inhalation
Infectious process involving lung/airway

A

Indications for Xopenex

181
Q

True or false. Xopenex may be used in patients <12 yrs of age.

A

False, Xopenex is NOT to be used in patients <12 yrs of age.

182
Q

1.25mg bullet via NEB

A

Xopenex dose (adult or ped >12yrs of age)

183
Q

Stroke/CVA
Asthma
2nd/3rd Degree Heart block
Bradycardia

A

Contraindications for Labetalol

184
Q

10mg-20mg IVP over 2 mins (may repeat initial or double initial dose q10 mins. Max total dose 150mg

A

Labetalol dose (adult only)

185
Q

Significant PVC’s
R on T
V-Tach
V-Fib
Conscious IO placement

A

Indications for Lidocaine

186
Q

2nd or 3rd degree heart block
Bradycardia

A

Contraindications for Lidocaine

187
Q

Decreases myocardial contractility
May cause dizziness and/or confusion

A

Precautions for Lidocaine

188
Q

1mg-1.5mg/kg IV/IO (may repeat at 3-5min at 1/2 dose. Max dose 3mg/kg or 300mg)

A

Lidocaine dose (adult)

189
Q

2g/500ml infusion at 2-4mg/min (4mg/ml @ 30-60ml/hr)

A

Lidocaine post conversion infusion dose (adult)

190
Q

1mg-1.5mg/kg IV/IO. Repeat at 3-5mins. Max dose 3mg/kg or 300mg

A

Lidocaine dose (peds)

191
Q

0.5mg/kg IV/IO 🐣

A

Lidocaine dose (infant)

192
Q

Lopressor is also known as…

A

Metoprolol is also known as…

193
Q

Hypertensive crises

A

Indication for Lopressor

194
Q

Stroke/CVA
Asthma
2nd or 3rd degree heart block
Bradycardia

A

Contraindication for Metoprolol

195
Q

May cause bradycardia
Caution with hx of 1st degree heart block
Caution with hx of CHF

A

Precautions for metoprolol

196
Q

5mg SIVP q 5-10 mins. Max total dose 15mg

A

Lopressor dose (adult only)

197
Q

Severe asthma
Ventricular arrythmias
Torsades de Pointes
Pre-Eclampsia
Pre-Term Labor

A

Indications for Magnesium Sulphate

198
Q

May cause prolonged QT interval (stop infusion)
May cause facial flushing

A

Precautions for Magnesium Sulfate

199
Q

1g-2g IV/IO piggyback over 5 mins

A

Magnesium Sulfate dose (Cardiac Arrest/Torsades adult only)

200
Q

2g piggyback over 10 mins

A

Magnesium Sulfate dose (Status Asthmaticus adult only)

201
Q

4g piggyback IV/IO over 10 mins

A

Magnesium Sulfate dose (Pre-eclampsia adult only)

202
Q

Levophed is also known as…

A

Norepinephrine is also known as…

203
Q

Hypotension (non-hypovolemic)

A

Indication for Levophed

204
Q

Incompatible with:

Heparin
Insulin
Lidocaine
Sodium Bicarbonate
Packed RBC

Hypovolemia

A

Contraindications for Levophed

205
Q

Hypotension <90mmHg
Rx usage of Viagra, Levitra, Cialis in past 24 hours

A

Contraindications for NTG

206
Q

Chest pains, including suspected ACS symptoms
Pulmonary edema

A

Indications for NTG

207
Q

Establish IV access prior to adminstration
Caution in patients with suspected or confirmed STEMI with reciprocal changes

A

Precautions for NTG

208
Q

0.5-1.0” paste along anterior chest wall

A

NTG paste dose (adult only)

209
Q

5mcg/min, slowly titrated to effect

A

NTG infusion dose (adult only)

210
Q

0.5ml mixed with 3ml normal saline via neb or blow by 🐥

A

Racemic epinephrine dose (peds only)

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