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drugs

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Acetaminophen brand: Tylenol
Acetaminophen use: Pain / fever
Ibuprofen brand Advil, Motrin
Ibuprofen use Pain / anti-inflam.
Diphenhydramine brand Benadryl
Diphenhydramine use Allergy
Diazepam brand Valium
Diazepam use Sedation
Epinephrine brand Adrenalin
Epinephrine use anaphylaxis
Iohexol brand Omnipaque
Iohexol use CT contrast
iodinated CT, angiography
Barium sulfate fluoroscopy
Gadolinium MRI
Atropine bradycardia
Analgesics Pain management pre/during procedure
midazolam Sedation
Glucagon use relaxes GI smooth muscle
cpr 2 rounds of compression
Glucagon fluoroscopy, CT, hypoglycemia reversal
Anticoagulants Heparin in vascular procedures
Intravenous IV
Oral PO
Intravenous use Contrast media, emergency drugs, hydration
Intravenous yield high
oral use Barium, oral contrast for CT, prep agents
oral yield moderate
Rectal PR
Intrathecal IT
Intrathecal use Myelography contrast (iodinated)
Intrathecal yield high
Intra-articular IA
Intra-articular use Arthrography contrast
Intra-articular yield moderate
physician only Intrathecal, Intra-articular
Topical / Other TOP
Topical / Other use Skin prep agents, some antiseptics
IV complications extravasation, phlebitis, thrombosis, and air embolism
solutions fastest
enteric-coated slowest
IV/IA bypass absorption entirely
Absorption How the drug enters the body
Distribution How the drug travels through the body
Metabolism How the drug is broken down. Primarily hepatic (liver). Affects duration of action
Excretion How the drug leaves the body
Iodinated contrast excretion renal
Barium excretion GI
IV absorption 100% bioavailability (no absorption phase)
oral absorption varies
distribution types Blood flow, protein binding, and tissue perfusion all matter.
Epinephrine results Reverses airway swelling, low BP
Epinephrine IM in thigh
Epinephrine IV if severe
Diphenhydramine is a Antihistamine
Diphenhydramine route Oral or IV
Atropine result Raises heart rate (vagal events)
Atropine route IV push
Albuterol use Bronchodilator for bronchospasm
Albuterol result Relieves wheezing / asthma-like reaction
Albuterol route Nebulized or inhaler
Oxygen use Supportive in most reactions
Oxygen result Treats hypoxia, shortness of breath
Oxygen route Nasal cannula or mask
Nitroglycerin Vasodilator for chest pain / angina
Nitroglycerin route Given sublingually (under tongue)
Nitroglycerin tech role Monitor blood pressure
emergency drug with high yeild Nitroglycerin, Oxygen, Albuterol, Diphenhydramine, Atropine, Epinephrine
7 components drug name, route, patient identification, dose amount, dose form, time, prescriber signature
document drug, dose, route, time, site, reaction, consent
legend prescription only = Rx only
legend drug Contrast agents
in scope 1 administer contrast
in scope 2 start IV access
in scope 3 Flush IV lines
in scope 4 Monitor the patient
in scope 5 Recognize adverse reactions and initiate emergency response
in scope 6 Document medication administration accurately
in scope 7 Educate the patient about what to expect
outside scope 1 Prescribe medications
outside scope 2 Independently decide which contrast agent to use
outside scope 3 Diagnose or treat adverse reactions independently
outside scope 4 Override a physician's order based on personal judgment
outside scope 5 Perform procedures outside institutional and state- defined scope
tech role first responder
Radiologist role orders treatment, may perform procedures
Nursing role often involved in contrast administration and monitoring.
know location Emergency cart location, O2 delivery, epinephrine, diphenhydramine, atropine
Vasovagal a reflex involving the vagus nerve that causes the heart rate to slow and blood vessels to dilate
assess allergies, renal function, cardiac history, medications, hydration status.
Intrathecal contrast (myelography) physician only
Intrathecal contrast (myelography) Radiographer role room prep and monitoring
IV is the _______ route in imaging dominant
Know injection _______,_______, and ________ recognition. parameters, extravasation, and complication
_________ is required before IV iodinated contrast. Renal function assessment (creatinine/GFR)
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