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29 Cards in this Set
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Adenocard (adenosine) |
-slows conduction through the AV node -interrupts reentry pathways through AV node -Restores NSR by converting SVT SE = SOB, chest pressure, palpitations, hypotension, dizzy/lightheadedness, headache, nausea, transient arrhythmias |
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Albuterol |
Sympathomimetic (stimulates Beta - adrenergic) -bronchodilator that relaxes smooth muscle in airways and increases airflow to lungs -treats bronchospasms SE = tachycardia, palpitations, dizziness, headache, nervousness, tremors |
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Amiodarone |
Antiarrhythmic class 3 -slows intracardiac conduction -increases refractory period via NA/K channel effects -used to treat rhythm disorders of both the atria (a-fib) and ventricles (Vtach/Vfib) |
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ASA 81mg |
-anti inflammatory pain med (salicylate) - Inhibits several different processes that cause pain, inflammation and fever -reduces stroke risk and lessens damaging effects of MI -platelet aggregate inhibitor: inhibits normal tendency for platelets to accumulate inside injured or occluded coronary arteries, this improves bloodflow throughout the heart vessels and increases heart perfusion SE = GI upset, prolonged bleeding |
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Ativan (Lorazepam) |
Benzodiazepine -treats anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and can sedate pts |
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Atropine |
Anticholinergic -Increases HR by increasing electrical conduction -treats bradycardia, AV heartblock -also inhibits secretions and can treat organophosphate poisoning SE = tachycardia, palpitations, dry mouth, N/V, pupil dilation, blurred vision, flushed/hot/dry skin |
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Atrovent (ipratropium bromide) |
Inhaled anticholinergic (chemically related to atropine) -prevents bronchospams in pts with COPD -dries resiratory tract secretions -administered with albuterol as breathing Tx SE = nausea, GI distress, nervous/dizzy, headache, palpitations, blurred vision/eye irritation |
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Benadryl (Diphenhydramide) |
Antihistamine (blocks only effects of histamine, not release) -treats extrapyramidal rxs (facial muscle twitch, full body spasms, neck muscle contraction, head deviation, occulogyrations, etc) -treats allergic reactions when given through IV -OTC variant treats allergies and common cold symptoms (sneeze, runny nose, itchy watery eyes, hives, rashes, itching) SE = drowsiness, sedation/excitement in children, dry mouth, thickened bronchial secretions, hypotension, palpitations, tachycardia, seizures |
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Calcium Gluconate |
Ca is a mineral found in the body -treats hypermagnesemia, hyperkalemia, osteoporosis, hypocalcemia |
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Calcium Chloride |
Electrolyte -Ca2+ and Cl- both dissociate easily in body -treats hypocalcemia and increases plasma calcium levels -increases myocardial contractility, increases ventricular automaticity, reverses cardioelectric changes cause by hyperkalemia by moving K back into cell to prevent intravascular hyperkalemia SE = decreased HR, hypotension, syncope, N/V, metallic taste |
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Dextrose (D5W) |
Dextrose 5% in Water (medics carry 50%) -Carbohydrate -Form of glucose, replaces carbohydrates and increases free BS in the blood stream -treats hypoglycemia, insulin shock and dehydration SE - local venous irritation, hyperglycemia |
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Dopamine |
Sympathomimetic with alpha and beta effects -improves pumping strength of heart and increases blood flow to kidneys -can treat CP, Bradycardia, shock (trauma, MI, CHF, kidney failure, ETC) low dose-selectively dilates BV in brain, kidney, heart and GI med dose-increase cardiac output by improving contractility and stroke volume, increasing BP high dose-vasoconstriction and inc. HR SE = tachyarrythmias, palpitations, increased myocardial o2 demand |
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Epinephrine |
Sympathomimetic (alpha and beta effects) -vasoconstriction of peripheral vasculature (alpha) and bronchodilation (beta2), inc. contractility/conductivity/automaticity/HR -treats wheezing, low bp, severe skin itching/hives, other symptoms of anaphylaxis SE = anxiety, restlessness, palpitations, tachyarrhythmias, ventricular irritability, increased myocardial o2 demand, hypertensions, angina, headache, nausea |
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Glucagon |
hormone produced in pancreas that converts glycogen stored in the liver to glucose to increase BS levels -inhibits synthesis of inhibits synthesis of glycogen from glucose treats hypoglycemia, insulin overdose/coma se = N/V, tachycardia |
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Lasix (furosemide) |
Diuretic, acts on the ascending loop of henle which reabsorbs na, k , cl through active transport and water follows getting reabsorbed into the body(prevents body from reabsorbing too much salt, allowing it to be passed in the urine; lowers body water content by inducing urination) -treats fluid retention/edema in pts with CHF, liver/kidney disease -treats HTN |
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Lidocaine |
Amide derivative (local/topical anesthetic) antiarrhythmic class 1B treats ventricular arrythmias (vtach/vfib) by depressing depolarization and automaticity in ventricles |
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Magnesium SO4 |
Mg is a naturally occuring mineral, important for nerve and muscle function -used as a laxative by increasing water in intestines -treats hypomagnesemia, ventricular arrythmias -used for seizure prevention in preeclampsia/eclampsia |
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Morphine Sulfate |
Opiod pain medication (pain) -narcotic analgesic (sedation) -depresses the CNS, acts on opiod receptors in brain -slows respiratory drive (can knock pt out) SE- respiratory depression/arrest, decreased LOC, transient hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmias, N/V, pinpoint pupils |
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Narcan (Naloxone HCl) |
Opiod narcotic ANTAGONIST (reverses effects of other narcotic medications) -treats narcotics OD (symptoms of which include: respiratory depression, sedation, hypotensive effects) SE = acute withdrawal symptoms, N/V, tachycardia, hypertension |
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NTG (Dermal/SL) |
Nitrate that dilates blood vessels in the heart, making heart perfusion easier -vasodilation produced by relaxing systemic venous and arterial vessels, decreasing preload, afterload, myocardial workload, myocardial o2 consumption -treats ANY cardiac suspected CP CAN treat HTN SE - orthostatic hypotension, temporary pulsating headache, facial flushing, dizziness, syncope, reflex tachycardia |
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Normal Saline |
Electrolyte replacement, isotonic solution -treats dehydration/hypovolemia by increasing circulating volume -flushes/rinses wounds Lactated ringers is similar but has more electrolytes |
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Pitocin (oxytocin) |
natural hormone -causes uterine to contract -induces labor -increases strength of contractions -controls bleeding after childbirth -can be used to stimulate uterine contractions with incomplete pregnancy/life threatning miscarriage |
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procainamide |
Antiarrythmic treating SVT, conversion of new onset Afib, WPW syndrome, and ventricular arrythmias -used as a backup to lidocaine if pts allergic |
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Romazicon (flumazenil) |
Reverses the effects of certain types of sedatives/benzodiazepines (Valium, Xanax, Ativan, etc)
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sodium bicarbonate |
electrolyte, alkanizing agent -reduces acidity of blood/urine -neutralizes stomach acid -reduces heart burn/indigestion -Used to treat metabolic acidosis se = electrolyte and pH imbalances |
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Solumedrol |
Synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory properties treats bronchial inflammation, acute bronchitis Can also be used for Rx of MS, arthritis, autoimmune diseases like lupus and spinal cord injuries |
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Verapamil |
Ca channel blockers -relaxes muscles of heart and BVs -Treats HTN, angina and heart rhythm disorders (SVT, PSVT, chronic Afib) |
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Versed (midazolam) |
benzodiazepine (cns depressant) -produces anterograde amnesia (used in field prior to cardioversion) -stops/treats seizures -treats sever agitation SE drowsiness, confusion, amnesia, hypotension, respiratory depression |
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Zofran (ondansetron) |
antiemetic that blocks the trigger of N/V blocks serotonin receptors and reduces te activity in the vagus nerve which deactivates the vomiting center in the medulla oblongata -little effect on motion sickness however se GI symptoms, diarrhea, tachyarrhythmias, hypotension |
