Drug Quiz 4

acetaminophen trade/brand name LOL

tylenol

acetaminophen class

antipyretic, analgesic

acetaminophen description

Clinically proven to treat pain and reduce fever with little effect on platelet function

acetaminophen indications

pain reducer and fever reducer

acetaminophen contraindications

hypersensitivity, liver failure, children under 3 years old

acetaminophen precautions

patients with known liver disease, children under 12 years old with arthritic conditions, alcoholism, malnutrition, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)

acetaminophen side effect

liver damage in large dosages, rash, angioedema

acetaminophen dosage

adult: 500 mg - 1000 mg PO

peds: 15 mg/kg PO

ibuprofen trade/brand name

advil/motrin

ibuprofen class

NSAID (non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

ibuprofen description

antipyretic, analgesic, inhibits platelet aggregation and increases bleeding time

ibuprofen indication

reduce fever, relieve minor to moderate pain

ibuprofen contraindication

known hypersensitivity to NSAIDs, recent GI bleed Hx, renal insufficiency, and patients currently taking anticoaggulants

ibuprofen precautions

hypertension, cardiac decompensation

ibuprofen side effects

rash, tinnitus (ringing in ears), headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, heart burn, can cause more bleeding than normal because it reduces the ability of blood to clot.

ibuprofen dose

adult: 400 mg - 800 mg PO

peds: 10 mg/kg

*DO NOT USE ON INFANTS YOUNGER THAN 6 MONTHS OLD

pralidoxime auto-injector trade/brand name

2-Pam

pralidoxime class

cholinesterase reactivator

pralidoxime description

restores neuromuscular transmission by reactivating the cholinesterase enzyme. used for SEVERE organophosphate poisoning

pralidoxime indication

organophosphate or carbamate poisoning

pralidoxime contraindication

known hypersensitivity

pralidoxime precautions

rapid administration may result in tachycardia, laryngospasm, and muscle rigidity. excited or manic behavior may be noted after regaining consciousness. caution if myasthenia gravis or renal failure history.

pralidoxime dose

adult: 1 auto injector PER MEDICAL CONTROL

peds: 1 pediatric auto injector PER MEDICAL CONTROL

pralidoxime additional info

*any EMS personnel may self-administer and/or administer to patients

*commonly packaged as a kit or mixed with atropine when used for this reason

pralidoxime side effects…

Blurred/double vision, difficulty focusing vision, dizziness, tachycardia, HYPERtension, muscle weakness/stiffness, difficulty speaking, difficulty breathing, tachypnea