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EMT Intermediate drugs
list of drugs, actions, dosages, indications and contraindication
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12/11/2011

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Term
what organ do chronatropic drugs affect?
Definition

the heart

 

Term
what do ionatropic drugs do?
Definition
strengthen or increase the force of cardiac contractions
Term

what is pharmacology?

 

Definition
the science that deals with the origin, nature, chemistry,effects and usage of drugs
Term
what is pharmacokinetics?
Definition
the study of the movement of drugs, including absorption, distribution, assimilation, and biotransformation
Term
adrenergic means...
Definition
having to do with epi or norepi
Term
cholinergic means...
Definition
having to do with acetylcholine (effects produced by the parasympathetic nervous system)
Term
what is the primary role of Alpha 1?
Definition

stimulate smoothe muscle

 (blood vessel walls)

Term
what is the primary role of Alpha 2?
Definition
help prevent the release of nor-epi
Term
what organ does Beta 1 affect? 
Definition
Heart
Term
what organs does Beta 2 affect?
Definition

1)lungs

2) smooth muscles of arteries

Term
what are alpha effects?
Definition

vasoconstriction of arterioles in skin,

shunting of blood to heart and brain

thus...rise in blood pressure

Term
what are beta effects?
Definition

cardiac acceleration,

vasodilation of blood vess to muscles,

bronchiole relaxation

Term
name oregon EMTI cardiac drugs
Definition

epi 1:1000 and epi 1:10,000

amioderone

Lidocaine

Atropine

vasopressin

ASA and Nitro

Term

name Oregon EMTI drugs used for pain

(analgesics)

Definition

morphine sulphate

Fentanyl

Toradol

Nubain (nalbuphine)

Term
Name the drug used for opiod overdose
Definition

Narcan

(naloxone)

Term

what is the generic name for

Toradol

Definition
ketarolac
Term
what are the indications for Toradol?
Definition

short-term management (< 5 days)

of moderate to severe pain

Term
what are the indications for Narcan?
Definition
Narcotic over dose  or coma of unknown cause
Term
what are the contraindications for Narcan
Definition
hypersensitivity to the drug
Term

what is the adult dosage for

Narcan

Definition

0.4 to 2.0 mg SQ, IM, IVP

repeated every 2-3 minutes until desired effect

Term
what is the dose for children and neonates for Narcan?
Definition
1.01 mg/kg SQ, IM, IVP
Term

What are the indications for Benedryl

(diphenhydramine)

Definition

relief of allergy symptoms

and anaphylaxis

Term

what are the contraindications of Benadryl

 

Definition
  • hypersensitivity
  • acute asthmatic episode

 

Term
what is the dosage for Benadryl?
Definition
10-50 mg IVP q 2-3 h
Term
Name the EMTI drugs for management of Hypoglycemia
Definition
  • glucagon
  • Dextrose 50% (D50W)
  • oral glucose

 

Term
what is the drug of choice for nausea and vomiting?
Definition

Zofran

 

Term
what is the generic name for Zofran
Definition
ondansetron
Term
EMTI drugs used for asthsma
Definition
  • Epi 1:1000
  • Epi 1:10,000
  • ALBUTEROL
  • ATROVENT
Term
name the two classes for Lasix
Definition
  1. loop diuretic agent
  2. antihypertensive agent 
Term
what are the indications for Lasix
Definition
  • Edema secondary to CHF
  • Hypertension
Term

 

 

what is the dosage for Lasix

Definition

 

40-80 mg

or as per protocols

(second dose is always double)

Term

 

what are contraindications for Anticholinergic Bronchodilators?

Definition

 

allergy

allergy to soy products

Term

 

name two Anticholinergic Bronchodilators

Definition
  1. Atrovent
  2. Combi-vent
Term

 

what is the generic name for

 Atrovent?

Definition

 

ipratropium bromide

Term
Atrovent and Combi-vent are mainly used for ____________
Definition

 

 

COPD

Term

 

name the two long-acting steroidal-type drugs used in bronchoconstriction

Definition
  1. Atrovent
  2. Combi-vent
Term
Is Dextrose 50% hypertonic or hypotonic?
Definition

 

 

hypertonic

Term
Glucagon can be used as an antidote to _________________ and ___________________.
Definition
  • Beta-adrenergic blocking agent
  • calcium channel blockers
Term

 

 

name the class for Glucagon

Definition

 

 

Hormone

Term

 

what is the adult dosage for D50W

Definition

 

 

25 gm IVP in a large vein

Term

 

what is the dosage for D50W for children?

Definition

 

dilute by 50%to make D25W and give 1ml/kg

Term
what are the contraindications to Toradol?
Definition

GI bleed

peptic ulcers

allergy to ASA

Term

 

what is the generic name for Lasix

Definition

 

furosemide

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