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MFR#3
Pharmacology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Converted to phenytoin and causes the anticonvulsant properties associated with that drug. | Fosphenytoin (Anticonvulsant) |
| Indicated for seizure control and status epilepticus. | Fosphenytoin (Anticonvulsant) |
| Contraindicated for seizures due to hypoglycemia, sinus brady, Heart Block, Stokes-Adam Syndrome, late pg/lactating mothers. | Fosphenytoin (Anticonvulsant) |
| Cautioned for hepatic/renal impairment, alcoholism, hypotension, bradycardia, heart block, severe CAD, diabetes, hyperglycemia, respiratory depression. | Fosphenytoin (Anticonvulsant) |
| Dosage: 15-20mg PE/kg IV given at 100-150mg PE/min (PE= phenytoin equivalent) | Fosphenytoin (Anticonvulsant) |
| Rapid acting, potent diuretic and antihypertensivee that inhibits sodium reabsorbtion by the kidney. | Furosemide (Diuretic) |
| Its vasodilating effects reduce venous return and cardiac workload. | Furosemide (Diuretic) |
| Indicated for CHF and pulmonary edema | Furosemide (Diuretic) |
| Contraindicated for fluid and electrolyte depletion, hepatic coma,and pg (unless life treatening) | Furosemide (Diuretic) |
| Cautioned for infants, elderly, hepatic empairment, nephrotic syndrome, cardigenic shock associated w AMI, pts on digitalis or potassium-depleting steroids. | Furosemide (Diuretic) |
| Dosage: 0.5-1.0mg/kg slow/1-2min; no response then 2mg/kg slow/1-2min | Furosemide (Diuretic) |
| Protein secreted by pancreatic cells that causes a breakdown of stored glycogen into glucose. | Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic) |
| Inhibits the synthesis of glycogen from glucose. | Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic) |
| Indicated for hypoglycemia w/o IV access and to reverse beta-blocker OD. | Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic) |
| Contraindicated for hypersensitivity to glucagon or protein compounds. | Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic) |
| Cautioned for cardiovascular or renal impairment. | Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic) |
| Effective only if there are sufficient stores of glycogen in the liver. | Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic) |
| Dosage: Hypoglycemia: 1mg IM/SQ repeat q 5-20min. PED: 0.03mg/kg IM/SQ | Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic) |
| Dosage: Beta-Blocker OD: 3mg IV/1min. PED: 50-150mcg/kg IV/1min | Glucagon (Hormone, Antihypoglycemic) |
| Believed to block dopamine receptors in the brain associated w mood and behavior. | Haloperidol (Antipsychotic) |
| Is a potent antiemetic, and impairs temp regulation. | Haloperidol (Antipsychotic) |
| Indicated for Acute psychotic episodes. | Haloperidol (Antipsychotic) |
| Contraindicated for Parkinson's, seizure disorders, coma, alcohol depression, CNS depression, thyrotoxicosis, with other sedatives. | Haloperidol (Antipsychotic) |
| Cautioned for elderly or debilitated pts, urinary retention, glaucoma, severe CVD, anticonvulsant, anticoagulant, or lithium therapy. | Haloperidol (Antipsychotic) |
| Dosage: 2-10mg IM | Haloperidol (Antipsychotic) |
| Dosage: PED: >3yrs: 0.015-0.15mg/kg/day PO in 2 or 3 divided doses. | Haloperidol (Antipsychotic) |
| Rapid onset anticoagulant, enhancing the effects of antithrombin III and blocking conversion of prothrombin to thrombin and fibrinogen to fibrin. | Heparin (Anticoagulant) |
| Indicated to prevent thrombus formation in AMI. | Heparin (Anticoagulant) |
| Contraindicated for active bleeding or bleeding tendancies, recent eye, brain, or spinal surgery, shock. | Heparin (Anticoagulant) |
| Cautioned for alcoholism, elderly, allergies, indwelling catheters, menstruation, pg, cerebral embolism. | Heparin (Anticoagulant) |
| Dosage: 60 IU/kg (Max bolus 4,000 IU) | Heparin (Anticoagulant) |
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