Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Paramedic Drugs

2013 Paramedic Drugs

QuestionAnswer
Adenosine(Adenocard): Pharmacologic Classification and Therapeutic Classification Endogenous Nucleoside and Antiarrhythmic
Adenosine(Adenocard): Action Stimulates Adenosine Receptors
Adenosine(Adenocard): Effects - Slows SA node conduction - Slows conduction through the AV node - Inhibits reentry through the AV node
Adenosine(Adenocard): Indications Narrow Complex Tachycardia (PSVT)
Adenosine(Adenocard): Dosage 6mg RAPID IV push, repeat in 1-2 minutes with 12mg RAPID IV push
Adenosine(Adenocard): Contraindications - Known ventricular tachycardia - Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation - Second or third degree heart block - Sick sinus syndrome (malfunction of the SA node)
Adenosine(Adenocard): Side Effects - Flushing - Dyspnea - Chest Pain/ Palpitations - Dizziness - Headache - Feeling of Impending Dome
Adenosine(Adenocard): Interactions - Use with Tegretol may potentiate and prolong adenosines effect - Theophylline and related drugs can reduce the effectiveness of Adenosine (larger doses may be necessary)
Adenosine(Adenocard): Other Comments - Use the most proximal IV port (largest vein) possible and flush immediately with 10-20cc saline - elevate arm to promote rapid introduction of the drug into the systemic circulation
Adenosine(Adenocard): Other Comments - A brief period of asystole (up to 15 seconds) may follow administration - Half-life of 5 seconds is the major advantage of this drug
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): Pharmacologic Classification and Therapeutic Classification Adrenergic and Bronchodilator
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): Onset of Action Inhalation: 5-15 minutes
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): Duration of Action Inhalation: 3-6 hours
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): Action - Selectively stimulates Beta-2 adrenergic receptors of the lungs, uterus, and vascular smooth muscle - Bronchodilation results from relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles, which relieves bronchospasm and reduces airway resistance
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): Indications - Bronchial Asthma - Bronchospasm due to bronchiis or emphysema - Acute bronchospasm and reduces airway resistance
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): Contraindications - Use cautiously in patients with cardiovascular disease, HTN, or diabetes - hypersensitivity
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): Side Effects - CNS: tremor, nervousness, dizziness, headache, hyperactivity - CV: tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension - RESP: bronchospasm, cough, increased sputum - GI: dry mouth, epigastric pain, diarrhea
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): Interactions - Use of inhaled albuterol, epinephrine, and othe inhaled sympathomimetic amines may increase sympathomimetic effects and risk toxicity - Use with MOI inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants can cause severe cardiocascular effects
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): More Interactions - Propranolol and other beta-adrenergic blockers may antagonize the effects of albuterol
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): Dose - 2.5 mg by nebulization(0.5ml of the 0.5% solution diluted in 2.5mL saline) over 5-15 minutes - repeat dosage after 15 minutes if symptoms persist
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): Drug Route Handheld Nebulizer
Created by: KLCasey
Popular Paramedic/EMT sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards