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ch 21 drugs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| albuterol (ProAir) | Class: Beta2 Agonist Indication: Acute Asthma attack or respiratory distress w/ anaphylaxis |
| acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) | Class: Salicylate Indication: prevent progression from cardiac ischemia when experiencing an MI |
| diphenhydramine (Benadryl allergy) | Class: Histamine H1 agonist first generation Indication: symptomatic relief of allergic symptoms caused by histamine release |
| epinephrine (adrenalin) | Class: alpha/beta agonist Indication: emergency treatment of anaphylactic reactions |
| oral glucose (Polycose OTC) | Class: Caloric supplement Indication: Oral: Hypglycemia |
| naloxone (Narcan nasal) | Class: opioid antagonist Indication: opioid induced apnea or overdose |
| nitroglycerin (NitroStat) | Class: antianginal agent Indication: angina pectoris |
| oxygen (N/A) | Class: dental gases Indication: a resuscitative agent for medical emergencies in dental offices and much more |
| ammonia spirits (aromatic) (N/A) | Class: respiratory stimulant Indication: emergency use in syncope |
| atropine (AtroPen) | Class: anticholinergic agent Indication: increase cardiac rate when heart rate has been slowed by a procedure |
| esmolol (Brevivloc) | Class: B-Blocker Indication: Manage intraoperative or postoperative tachycardia or hypertension |
| labetaolol (APO-Labetaolol) | Class: B-Blocker Indication: Manage intraoperative or postoperative tachycardia or hypertension |
| diazepam (Valium) | Class: antiseizure agent, benzodiazepine Indication: seizures |
| dextrose (Insta-glucose) | Class: antidote, hypoglycemia Indication: treatment of hypoglycemia |
| Glucagon (GlucaGen) | Class: antidote, hypoglycemia Indication: treatment of hypoglycemia |
| hydrocortisone (Cortef) | Class: Corticosteroid Indication: Allergic Reactions |
| morphine (MS Contin, Duramorph) | Class: Opioid Analgesic Indication: PT who has suffered acute MI |