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1
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What is the class and dose/route of Acetaminophen?

A

Antipyretic, 10-15mg/kg with a >30 min transport, not to exceed 50mg/kg in 24 hours. PO

2
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What is the class and route/dose of Acetylsalicylic Acid?

A

Antiplatelet, 162-325 mg, PO

3
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Is there an adult dose for Acetamjnophen?

A

No, only pediatric

4
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Is there an adult dose of Acetylsalicylic Acid?

A

Yes, no Pediatric.

5
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What is the class and dose/route of Albuterol?

A

Selective Sympathomimetic beta 2 adrenergic bronchodilator
Adult dose: 2.5-5 mg, max of 10mg
Pediatric dose: 1.25-2.5mg, max of 5mg
Both inhaled via Nebulizer

6
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What is the class and dose/route of Activated Charcoal

A

GI Adsorbent, 1g/kg for both adult and Pediatric, PO

7
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What is the class and dose/route of Atropine?

A

Anticholinergic, 2mg via Mark 1 auto injector, IM. No pediatric dose

8
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What is the class and dose/route of Epinephrine 1:1000?

A

Nonselective Sympathomimetic, Adult dose: .3 mg via auto injector,
Pediatric dose: .01 mg via autoinjector, max dose .3 mg
IM

9
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What is the class and dose/route of Glucose?

A

Carbohydrate/nutrient, 12-25g for both adult and pediatric, Buccal

10
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What is the class and dose/route of Ipratropium?

A

Anticholinergic, 250-500mcg (.25-.05mg), no pediatric dose. Must be given with or after Albuterol, inhaled via Neb.

11
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What is the class and dose/route of Naloxone?

A

Narcotic antagonist
Adult dose: .4mg/2mg
Pediatric dose: .01mg/kg to max of 2mg
IM,SC (.4) or IN (2)

12
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What is the class and dose/route of Nitroglycerin?

A

Potent organic vasodilator, .3-.4mg (up to 3 doses), no pediatric dose. SL

13
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What is the class and dose/route of Oxygen?

A

Gas, NC: 2-6 LPM, NRB: 12-15 LPM, BVM: 15-25 LPM, inhaled

14
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What is the class and dose/route of Pralidoxime?

A

Cholinesterase reactivator, 600mg via Mark 1 autoinjector, no pediatric dose, IM

15
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What is a counterindication of Acetaminophen?

A

Hypersensitivity

16
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What is a counterindication of Activated Charcoal?

A

Decreased level of consciousness, overdose of corrosives, caustics, or petroleum substances

17
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What is a counterindication of Acetylsalicylic Acid?

A

Hypersensitivity, recent bleeding

18
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What is a counterindication of Albuterol?

A

Hypersensitivity, tachycardia, myocardial infarction

19
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What is a counterindication of Epinephrine?

A

Myocardial infarction, hypothermia, hypertension

20
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What is a counterindication of Nitroglycerin?

A

Hypotension, having taken ED meds within 24 hours, head injury.
Systolic > 100mmHG, HR > 50

21
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What is a counterindication of glucose?

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Decreased level of consciousness, nausea, vomiting