Medications Master Set

What is the brand name for acetaminophen?

Tylenol

What is the generic name for Tylenol?

acetaminophen

What is the classification for Acetaminophen?

Analgesic, antypyretic

What are the general uses for acetaminophen?

Inhibits COX enzyme, which reduces prostaglandins, reducing fever and pain. Can be taken with NSAID’s

What is the brand name for adenosine?

Adenocard

What is the generic name for Adenocard?

Adenosine

What is the classification for Adenosine?

Antidysrhythmic

What are the indications for adenosine?

SVT or SVT unresponsive to vagal maneuvers

What is the adult dose for adenosine?

6mg rapid IV push over 1-3 seconds followed by a 20ml saline flush, elevate extremities

What do you do if the first adult dose of adenosine didn’t work?

12 mg rapid push followed by 20 ml saline flush

What is the onset of adenosine?

immediate

What is the half-life of adenosine?

10 seconds

What are the brand names for albuterol sulfate?

Proventil, Ventolin

What is the generic name for Proventil or Ventolin?

Albuterol Sulfate

What is the classification for albuterol sulfate?

sympathomimetic, bronchodilator

What are the general uses for albuterol sulfate?

treatment of bronchospasm, COPD, asthma exacerbation, respiratory distress, anaphylaxis for wheezing

What is the mechanism for albuterol sulfate?

Selective beta-2 agonist

What are the contraindications for albuterol sulfate?

hypersensitivity, tachycardia (relative), caution in peds less than 2 years

What are the side effects of albuterol sulfate?

Think stim overdose, increased sputum, paradoxical bronchosmasm

What are the interactions related to the heart for albuterol sulfate?

TCA medications may prolong QT interval

What medication interacts with albuterol sulfate and blunts its response?

Non-selective beta-2 blockers

Mixing what with albuterol sulfate can cause hypokalemia?

Diuretics

What medications when mixed with Albuterol sulfate potentiate cardiac effects?

MAOI meds

What medication does albuterol sulfate decrease the effectiveness of when mixed?

Digoxin

What is the adult dose of albuterol sulfate?

2.5 mg in a 3cc solution

What is the max single dose of albuterol sulfate in an adult?

No max single dose

What is the albuterol sulfate pediatric dose under 20kg?

1.25mg in a 3ml solution, repeat once after 20 minutes

What is the albuterol sulfate pediatric dose over 20kg?

2.5mg in 3cc solution, repeat once after 20 minutes

What is the onset of albuterol sulphate?

5 to 15 minutes

What is the peak of albuterol sulfate?

30 minutes to 2 hours

What is the duration of albuterol sulfate?

3 to 4 hours

How many albuterol 2.5 mg neb treatments are in two puffs of a 90 mcg MDI?

14

What is an important consideration for albuterol sulfate?

pregnancy

What do you do if 3 doses of albuterol sulfate don’t work?

change therapy or add adjunct

What are the brand names of Amiodarone?

Cordarone, Pacerone

What is the generic name for Cordarone or Pacerone?

amiodarone

What is the classification for amiodarone?

Class 3 antidysrythmIc

What are the general uses for amiodarone?

cardiac arrest

What are the abnormal heart rhythms you can use amiodarone for?

Vfib or pVT

When do you use amiodarone in a cardiac arrest situation?

After 3 shocks and epi use

What is the brand name for acetylsalicylic acid?

Aspirin

What is the generic name for aspirin?

acetylsalicylic acid

What is the classification for aspirin?

NSAID, anti-platelet aggregate

What are the general uses for aspirin?

anti platelet aggregation, anti-fever, analgesic

What is the brand name for atropine sulfate?

atropine sulfate

what is the classification for atropine sulfate?

anticholinergic, parasympatholytic

What are the general uses for atropine sulfate?

bradycardia caused by blood loss, organophosphate/nerve agent exposure, beta blocker overdose, mushroom poisoning

What is the brand name for dextrose?

dextrose

What is the classification for dextrose?

Carbohydrate, anti hypoglycemic, hypertonic solution

What are the general uses for dextrose?

hypoglycemia, unknown altered LOC, coma, or seizure, status epilepticus

What is the classification for diazepam?

benzodiazepine, long-acting sedative, hypnotic, anticonvulsant, schedule 4 drug

What is the brand name of diazepam?

Valium

What is the generic name for Valium

diazepam

What are the general uses for diazepam?

acute anxiety, seizure, chemical restraint

what is the brand name of diphenhydramine?

Benadryl

What is the generic name for Benadryl?

diphenhydramine

What is the classification for Benadryl?

H1 histamine antagonist, anticholinergic

What are the general uses for benadryl?

allergies/anaphylaxis, blood admin reactions, motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, dystonic reactions from anti-psychotics

What is the brand name for epinephrine 1:1000?

adrenaline

What is the generic name for Adrenaline?

Epinephrine 1:1000

What is the classification for epinephrine 1:1000?

Sympathomimetic

What is the mechanism for epi 1:1000?

Direct acting alpha and beta agonist

What effect does epi 1:1000 have on alpha receptors

vasoconstriction

What effect does epi 1:1000 have on beta 2 receptors?

Relaxes bronchial’s, dilates vasculature. Blocks histamine receptors

What effect does epi 1:1000 have on beta-2 receptors

relaxes bronchials and dilates muscles, blocks histamine receptors

What are the contraindications for epi 1:1000?

none when emergency

What are the indications for epi 1:1000?

anaphylaxis, asthma, stridor, wheezing when albuterol and ipatropium don’t work

What are the side/adverse effects of epi 1:1000?

stim od symptoms, Parkinson disease exacerbation

What medications does epi 1:1000 potentiate?

Other sympathomimetics

What deactivates epi 1:1000?

Alkaline solutions

What medication might blunt epi 1:1000 effects?

beta blockers

What is the adult dose for epi 1:1000 for alaphylaxis/asthma?

IM 0.3-0.5mg every 3-5 minutes, no max dose

What is the adult dose for epi 1:1000 for respiratory distress?

Neb 2mg in 3cc normal saline every 3-5 minutes, no max dose

IM 0.3-0.5mg repeat every 3-5 minutes, no max dose

What is the pediatric dose for epi 1:1000?

IM 0.01mg/kg, max single dose 0.3mg, repeat every 3-5 minutes, no max total dose

What is the onset of epi 1:1000?

immediate

What is the duration of epi 1:1000?

several minutes

What is the peak of epi 1:1000?

minutes

What condition can epi cause in children?

syncope in asthmatic children

What cardiac related things do you need to consider with epi 1:1000?

May increase cardiac oxygen demand

What is the absolute contraindication for epi 1:1000?

patients in active labor

What are the classifications of epi 1:10,000?

sympathomimetic, vasopressor

What are the general uses for epi 1:10,000?

hypotension, post-cardiac arrest care

What is the brand name of fentanyl citrate?

Sublimaze

What is the generic name of Sublimaze?

fentanyl citrate

What is the classification of fentanyl citrate?

opioid analgesic, schedule 2 drug

What are the general uses of fentanyl citrate?

pain management

What is the brand name of glucagon?

Glucagen

What is the generic name of Glucagen?

glucagon

What is the classification of glucagon?

Glycogenolytic agent, insulin agonist, pancreatic horomone

What are the general uses of glucagon?

increases blood glucose, stabilizes beta blocker od, decreases GI problems

What is the brand name of ibuprofen?

Advil, Motrin

What is the generic name for Advil and Motrin?

ibuprofen

What is the classification of ibuprofen?

NSAID and non-selective COX inhibitor

What are the general uses of ibuprofen?

decreases pain, fever, inflammation, and platelet function

What is the brand name of ipatropium bromide?

Atrovent

What is the generic name of Atrovent?

Ipatropium bromide

What is the classification of ipatropium bromide?

anticholinergic, bronchodilator

What is the mechanism of ipatropium bromide?

blocks acetylcholine released by vagus nerve and in airway, reducing bronchoconstriction and mucus secretions

What are the indications for ipratropium bromide?

bronchospasm, asthma, COPD

What are the contraindications for ipatropium bromide?

hypersensitivity, atropine, alkaloids, peanuts