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Medic 15 Drugs > Misc Meds > Flashcards

Misc Meds Flashcards

1
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Calcium Chloride

Class

A

Electrolyte

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Calcium Chloride

Description

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Increases myocardial contractile force and increases ventricular automacity

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Calcium Chloride

Indications

A

Hyperkalemia, hypocalcemia, hypermagnesemia, and calcium channel blocker toxicity

*Dialysis-Renal Failure, PEA, CCB OD, Crush Syndrome

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Calcium Chloride

Contraindications

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Ventricular fibrillation, hypercalcemia, and possible digitalis toxicity

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5
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Calcium Chloride

Precautions

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Precipitate in patients taking Digoxin. Ensure large vein IV and flush pre/post administration

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6
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Calcium Chloride

Adult dose

A

1 gram IV/IO

Avoid if patient is taking digoxin

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7
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Tetracaine

Class

A

Ophthalmic, anesthetics

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Tetracaine

Description

A

Local anesthetics penetrate to sensor nerve endings in corneal tissue. Block initiation and conduction of nerve impulses by decreasing neuronal membrane’s permeability to sodium ions

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Tetracaine

Indications

A

Eye injuries, foreign body

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10
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Tetracaine

Contraindication

A

Hypersensitivity

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Tetracaine

Precautions

A

Hyperthyroid disease, cardiac diseases

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12
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Tetracaine

Dosage

A

1-2 drops per eye

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13
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Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

Class

A

Alkalizing Agent

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14
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Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

Discription

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Provides vascular bicarbonate to assist the buffer system in reducing the effects of metabolic acidosis aand in the treatment of some overdoses

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Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

Indications

A

Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and barbiturate overdose, refractory acidosis, hyperkalemia

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Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

Contraindications

A

None in severe hypoxia or late cardiac arrest

17
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Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

Precautions

A

May cause alkalosis if given in to large a quanity. May deactivate vasopressors. May precipitate with calcium chloride

18
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Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO3)

Dosage

A

Adult: 1 mEq/kg, then 0.5 mEq/kg/10mins
Pedi: same (may be given IO)

19
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Pepcid (Famotidine)

Description

A

A histamine-2 blocker. Works by decreasing the amount of acid the stomach produces

20
Q

Pepcid (Famotidine)

Indication

A

Upper GI bleed, anaphylaxis

21
Q

Pepcid (Famotidine)

Contraindications

A

Hypersensitivity, Long QT syndrome

22
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Pepcid (Famotidine)

Precautions

A

Asthma, COPD

23
Q

Pepcid (Famotidine)

Dosage

A

20mg IVP

24
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Acetaminophen

Indication

A

Fever/Infection, Pain, Pediatric Seizure

25
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Acetaminophen

Contraindication

A

Severe liver disease

26
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Acetaminophen

Adult dose

A

325-1000mg PO

27
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Acetaminophen

Pedi dose

A

15 mg/kg PO

28
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Calcium Chloride

Pedi dose

A

20mg/kg IV/IO slow IVP

29
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Oxymetazoline

Indication

A

Nose bleed

30
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Oxymetazoline

Dose

A

2sprays followed by direct pressure

31
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Oxymetazoline

Description

A

Narrow blood vessels in nasal passages

32
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Ibuprofen

Indication

A

Fever, mild pain

33
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Ibuprofen

Adult dose

A

400-800mg PO

34
Q

Ibuprofen

Pedi dose

A

10mg/kg if > 6months

35
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Magnesium Sulfate

Eclampsia
pregnant > 20 weeks

A

4g IV/IO
Slow push 2-3 minutes
Repeat 2g after 5 mins

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