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Pharm Drugs

Ch. 21 Emergency Drugs

TermDefinition
Ammonia salts and Trendelenburg position tx of syncope
Oral Glucose conscious diabetic patient experiencing hypoglycemia
IV dextrose unconscious diabetic patient experiencing hypoglycemia
Diazepam and Midazolam tx of seizures
B2-agonist inhaler (Albuterol) tx of acute asthma attack, provides bronchodilation
Inhaled O2 tx for an unconscious patient who is experiencing an asthma attack
Epinephrine severe anaphylactic shock
Encourage coughing and place in Trendelenburg position tx for an acute airway obstruction
Cricothyrotomy or Tracheotomy tx would need to be done if an object cannot be dislodged by other methods
Tepid baths and aspirin tx for thyroid storm
Sublingual Nitroglycerin tx for angina pectoris; should NOT be given to patients who are taking medication to tx erectile dysfunction in the last 24hr
Administration of O2, Aspirin, and algetic agent tx of acute myocardial infraction
CPR and AED, call emergency tx of cardiac arrest
Prochlorperazine (Compazine) used for nausea and vomiting
Parental hydrocortisone and inhalation of O2 tx of acute adrenocortical insufficiency
Baths and aspirin, fluid replacement and sodium bicarbonate tx of malignant hyperthermia
Naloxone tx of opioid overdose IV, IM, or nasal spray IV dose 0.4mg (1mL)
Diphenhydramine tx of some allergic reactions
Morphine and Meperidine administered to a patient who has suffered an acute MI
Succinylcholine neuromuscular blocking agent
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