Other Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Furosemide is aka . . .
A
Lasix
2
Q
Lasix indications
A
Pulmonary edema
3
Q
Lasix adult dose
A
40-80mg (or double pt’s current dose up to 100mg);
can be dosed at 0.5-1.0 mg/kg
4
Q
Lasix Onset
A
5 minutes for preload reduction; 30 minutes for diuresis;
5
Q
Lasix Duration
A
about 2 hours
6
Q
Lasix Classification
A
Non-potassium sparing loop diuretic
7
Q
Heparin Indications
A
STEMI confirmed with medical authorization required
8
Q
Adult Heparin dose
A
60U/kg IV bolus to max 4,000U (if >100kg max 5,000U);
12U/kg/hr IV drip to max 1,000U/hr
9
Q
Onset of Heparin
A
Immediate
10
Q
Duration of Heparin
A
1.5 hours
11
Q
Heparin Classification
A
Injectable anticoagulant
