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EMT Medications

QuestionAnswer
Albuterol dose Use MDI; usually 1-2 puffs
Epinephrine dose Use EpiPen; 0.3 mg; concentration 1:1000
Naloxone dose Use preset dosage; if using syringe, 2 ml per dose w/ MAD. Administer as many doses as needed.
Nitroglycerin dose 0.4 mg tablet; 1 dose every 5 minutes; up to 3 doses
Aspirin (baby) dose 81 mg per tablet; administer up to 324 mg (4 tablets)
Albuterol indications Asthma, COPD
Epinephrine indications Anaphylactic shock
Naloxone indications Opioid overdose
Nitroglycerin indications Chest pain; hypertension
Aspirin indications Chest pain; hypertension
Albuterol action Bronchodilator
Epinephrine action Vasoconstrictor
Naloxone action Opioid antagonist
Aspirin action NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
Albuterol side effects Tachycardia
Epinephrine side effects Diaphoresis; shaking; tachycardia
Naloxone side effects Diaphoresis; tremors; irritability; tachycardia
Aspirin side effects Increased bleeding tendencies
Albuterol contraindications Allergy
Epinephrine contraindications Allergy; pre-existing heart conditions
Naloxone contraindications Allergy
Aspirin contraindications Allergy; pre-existing bleeding disorder
Oral glucose dose One tube
Oral glucose indication Hypoglycemia
Oral glucose action Increases blood sugar levels
Oral glucose side effect Nauseau; vomiting
Oral glucose contraindication Hyperglycemia; unconsciousness; allergy
Albuterol route Inhalation
Epinephrine route Intramuscular
Naloxone route Intranasal
Aspirin route Oral
Oral glucose route Oral
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