Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Paramedic Drugs > Yo'self > Flashcards

Yo'self Flashcards

1
Q

Adenosine (Adenocard)

Indications

A
  1. Narrow-complex supraventricular tachyarrhythmia

2. Stable, undifferentiated, regular, monomorphic wide-complex tachycardia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q 
Albuterol Sulfate (Proventil, Ventolin)
Indications
A

Bronchospasm

*Wheezing associated with anaphylaxis should first be treated with epinephrine IM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Amiodarone (Cordarone)

Indications

A
  1. Cardiac arrest in patients with shock refractory VF/VT
  2. Stable, wide-complex tachycardia
  3. Following successful cardioversion of VF/VT
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Aspirin (ASA)

Indications

A

Suspected acute coronary syndrome

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Atropine Sulfate

Indications

A
  1. Symptomatic bradycardia
  2. 2nd and 3rd degree heart block
  3. Organophosphate poisoning
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Calcium Gluconate

Indications

A
  1. Adult pulseless arrest associated with any of the following clinical conditions: Known hyperkalemia, renal failure with or without hemodialysis history, calcium channel blocker overdose
  2. Adult or pediatric calcium channel blocker overdose with hypotention, bradycardia
  3. Not indicated for routine treatment of pulseless arrest.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Dextrose 50%

Indications

A
  1. Hypoglycemia

2. The unconcsious or altered mental status patient with an unknown etiology

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Diazepam (Valium)

Indications

A
  1. Status epilepticus
  2. Combative or severely agitated patients
  3. Sympathomimetic overdose (e.g. cocaine, methamphetamine)
  4. Severe musculoskeletal back spasms
  5. Sedation for cardioversion or transcutaneous pacing (TCP)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

Indiciations

A
  1. To control rapid ventricular rates (>150bpm) associated with A-fib and atrial flutter
  2. Rapid, narrow-complex Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), unresponsive to adenosine
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Indications

A
  1. Allergic reaction

2. Dystonic medication reactions or akathesia (restlessness)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Dopamine (Intropin)

Indications

A
  1. Hypotension refractory to adequate fluid resuscitation

2. Symptomatic bradycardia with signs of poor perfusion

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

Indications

A
  1. Pulseless Arrest
  2. Anaphylaxis
  3. Asthma
  4. Bradycardia with poor perfusion
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

Indications

A
  1. Moderate to severe pain (The objective of pain management is not the removal of all pain but rather to make the patient’s pain tolerable enough to allow for adequate assessment, treatment, and transport
  2. Treatment of shivering after therapeutic induced hypothermia (TIH).
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Furosemide (Lasix)

Indications

A

Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema with prolonged transport times (>30min)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Glucagon

Indications

A
  1. Altered level of consciousness where hypoglycemia is suspected and IV access in unavailable
  2. Hypotension, bradycardia from beta-blocker or calcium channel overdose.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Haloperidol (Haldol)

Indications

A

Sedation of a severely agitated, combative patient

17
Q 
Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Indications
A

Bronchospasm

18
Q

Lidocaine 2% Solution

Indications

A

Analgesic for intraosseous infusion

19
Q

Lorazepam (Ativan)

Indications

A
  1. Acute anxiety
  2. Sedation
  3. Seizure management
20
Q

Magnesium Sulfate

Indications

A
  1. Antiarrhymic: Torsade de pointes associated with prolonged QT interval
  2. Respiratory: Severe bronchospasm unresponsive to continuous albuterol, ipratropium, and IM epinephrine.
  3. Obstetrics: Pregnancy >20 weeks gestation age with evidence of preeclampsia (Hypertension >180mmHg sys. or >120 mmHg diastolic, localized edema, headache and/or AMS) or eclampsia (preeclampsia + seizures)
21
Q

Metoclopramide (Reglan)

Indications

A

Vomiting

22
Q

Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)

Indicationes

A
  1. Anaphylaxis
  2. Severe asthma
  3. COPD
23
Q

Midazolam (Versed)

Indications

A
  1. Status epilepticus
  2. Sedation of the severely agitated/combative patient
  3. Sedation for cardioversion or transcutaneous pacing (TCP)
24
Q

Morphine Sulfate

Indications

A
  1. Pain management

2. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema

25
Q

Naloxone (Narcan)

Indications

A
  1. Reversal of suspected opioid-induced CNS and respiratory depression
  2. Coma of unknown origin
  3. Seizure of unknown etiology (rule out narcotic overdose, specifically propoxyphene)
26
Q

Nitroglycerine (Nitrostat, Nitroquick, etc)

Indications

A
  1. Pain or discomfort due to suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
  2. Pulmonary edema due to congestive heart failure
27
Q

Ondansetron (Zofran)

Indications

A

Nausea and vomiting

28
Q 
Oral Glucose (Glutose, Insta-Glucose)
Indications
A

Known or suspected hypoglycemia and able to take PO

29
Q

Phenylephrine (Intranasal)

Indications

A
  1. Prior to nasotracheal intubation to induce vasoconstriction of the nasal mucosa
  2. Nose bleed
30
Q

Promethazine (Phenergan)

Indications

A
  1. Nausea with concern for potential vomiting with motion sickness
  2. Vomiting (if hypersensitive or unresponsive to Zofran)
31
Q 
Racemic Epinephrine (Vaponephrine)
Indications
A
  1. Bronchospasm in bronchiolitis
  2. Stridor at rest in croup
  3. Suspected epiglottitis in adults or children
  4. Stridor from miscellaneous causes in adults
32
Q

Sodium Bicarbonate

Indications

A
  1. Tricyclic overdose with arrhythmias, widened QRS complex, hypotension, seizures
  2. Suspected hyperkalemic pulseless arrest: consider in patients with renal failure
33
Q

Topical Ophthalmic Anesthetics

Indications

A
  1. Pain secondary to eye injuries and corneal abrasions

2. Topical anesthetic to facilitate eye irrigation

Paramedic Drugs (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions