EMT Meds

What is the mechanism of action of Aspirin?

Platelet inhibitor

What is the mechanism of action of Albuterol?

Bronchodilator

What is the mechanism of action of Nitroglycerine?

Vasodilator

What is the mechanism of action of Epinephrine (EpiPen)?

Sympathomimetic

What is the mechanism of action of Glucagon?

Hormone

What is the mechanism of action of Glucose?

Carbohydrate

What is the mechanism of action of DuoDote?

Anti-Cholinesterase Antidote

What is the mechanism of action of Naloxone?

Opioid Receptor Antagonist

What is the mechanism of action of Activated Charcoal?

Adsorbent

What is the mechanism of action of Ondansetron?

Antiemetic

What are the indications for Aspirin?

Cardiac Chest Pain

What are the indications for Albuterol?

Bronchoconstriction

What are the indications for Nitroglycerine?

Cardiac Chest Pain

What are the indications for Epinephrine (EpiPen)?

Anaphylaxis

What are the indications for Glucagon?

BGL less than 80mg/dL with inability to swallow

What are the indications for Glucose?

BGL less than 60mg/dL with ability to swallow

What are the indications for DuoDote?

DUMBELS/SLUDGE

What are the indications for Naloxone?

Respiratory depression with pinpoint pupils

What are the indications for Activated Charcoal?

Ingested poisoning within 1 hour

What are the indications for Ondansetron?

Nausea/Vomiting

What are the contraindications for Aspirin?

Stomach ulcers/GI bleed

What are the contraindications for Albuterol?

Hypersensitivity, overuse

What are the contraindications for Nitroglycerine?

SBP less than 90mmHg, recent ED drug use, head injury

What are the contraindications for Epinephrine (EpiPen)?

None in an emergency setting

What are the contraindications for Glucagon?

BGL greater than 60mg/dL, ability to swallow

What are the contraindications for Glucose?

BGL greater than 60mg/dL, inability to swallow

What are the contraindications for DuoDote?

None in organophosphate poisoning

What are the contraindications for Naloxone?

Hypersensitivity, normal respiratory effort

What are the contraindications for Activated Charcoal?

Acid/Alkali ingestion, inability to swallow

What are the contraindications for Ondansetron?

History of prolonged QT complex

What is the dosage for Aspirin?

324-325mg

What is the dosage for Albuterol?

(A) 2.5mg/3mL, (P) 1.25mg/3mL

What is the dosage for Nitroglycerine?

0.4mg (400mcg)

What is the dosage for Epinephrine (EpiPen)?

(A) 0.3mg, (P) 0.15mg

What is the dosage for Glucagon?

1mg

What is the dosage for Glucose?

24-31g

What is the dosage for DuoDote?

Atropine 2mg, Pralidoxime 600mg

What is the dosage for Naloxone?

0.5mg/nare, max 1mg/nare

What is the dosage for Activated Charcoal?

1g/kg

What is the dosage for Ondansetron?

4mg every 5 minutes

What is the max dosage for Aspirin?

325mg

What is the max dosage for Albuterol?

Patient comfort, resolution of symptoms

What is the max dosage for Nitroglycerine?

1.2mg (1200mcg)

What is the max dosage for Epinephrine (EpiPen)?

(A) 0.3mg, (P) 0.15mg

What is the max dosage for Glucagon?

1mg

What is the max dosage for Glucose?

One tube

What is the max dosage for DuoDote?

Until symptoms resolve

What is the max dosage for Naloxone?

2mg

What is the max dosage for Activated Charcoal?

50g

What is the max dosage for Ondansetron?

8mg

What is the route of administration for Aspirin?

Oral (PO)

What is the route of administration for Albuterol?

Inhalation

What is the route of administration for Nitroglycerine?

Sublingual (SL)

What is the route of administration for Epinephrine (EpiPen)?

Intramuscular (IM)

What is the route of administration for Glucagon?

Intramuscular (IM)

What is the route of administration for Glucose?

Buccal

What is the route of administration for DuoDote?

Intramuscular (IM)

What is the route of administration for Naloxone?

Intranasal (IN)

What is the route of administration for Activated Charcoal?

Oral (PO)

What is the route of administration for Ondansetron?

ODT

What is the form of Aspirin?

Chewable tablet

What is the form of Albuterol?

Liquid

What is the form of Nitroglycerine?

Tablet/Spray

What is the form of Epinephrine (EpiPen)?

Auto-injector

What is the form of Glucagon?

Reconstituted liquid

What is the form of Glucose?

Gel

What is the form of DuoDote?

Auto-injector

What is the form of Naloxone?

Liquid

What is the form of Activated Charcoal?

Suspension

What is the form of Ondansetron?

Dissolvable tablet

What is the desired effect of Aspirin?

Lubricates platelets, prevents further clotting

What is the desired effect of Albuterol?

Bronchodilation

What is the desired effect of Nitroglycerine?

Vasodilation

What is the desired effect of Epinephrine (EpiPen)?

Bronchodilation, vasoconstriction

What is the desired effect of Glucagon?

Increased BGL, increased LOC

What is the desired effect of Glucose?

Increased BGL, increased LOC

What is the desired effect of DuoDote?

Reversal of symptoms

What is the desired effect of Naloxone?

Increased respiratory effort

What is the desired effect of Activated Charcoal?

Improvement of patient

What is the desired effect of Ondansetron?

Relief from nausea/vomiting

What are the adverse effects of Aspirin?

Wheezing, bleeding

What are the adverse effects of Albuterol?

Increased HR, increased BP, anxiety

What are the adverse effects of Nitroglycerine?

Headache, hypotension, flushed skin

What are the adverse effects of Epinephrine (EpiPen)?

Increased HR, increased BP, pale skin

What are the adverse effects of Glucagon?

Hyperglycemia

What are the adverse effects of Glucose?

Hyperglycemia, increased oral secretions

What are the adverse effects of DuoDote?

Pupil dilation, dry mouth

What are the adverse effects of Naloxone?

Nausea, vomiting, agitation

What are the adverse effects of Activated Charcoal?

Vomiting, black stool

What are the adverse effects of Ondansetron?

Prolonged QT