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pharmacology

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Is a nonselective beta blocker affecting bronchial and cadiac sites, reducing HR, cardiac output and BP.   Propranolol  
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Is a calcium channel blocker that is indicated for PSVT refractory to Adenosine, as well as A-Flutte and A-Fib   Verapamil  
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Provides assistance to the vascular buffering system by reducing the effects of metabolic, acidosis.   Sodium Bicarb  
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Is a fibrinolytic that acts by activating the process that converts plasminogen to plasmin and results in degredation of fibrin and fibrinogen.   Streptokinase  
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Is a rapid acting hypotensive agent producing peripheral vasodilation and a mild increase in HR, decreased cardiac output and peripheral resistance.   Sodium Nitroprusside  
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Is used only for inhalation to induce bronchodilation and to reduce laryngeal edema and mucus secretion.   Raceemic epi  
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Is indicated for tricyclic antidepressant and barbituate OD, refractory acidosis, and hyperkalemia at doses of 1mEq/kg   Sodium Bicarb  
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Is a non selective beta blocker that slows HR and decreases AV conduction and irritability   Sotalol  
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Is an ultra short acting depolarizing neuromuscular blocker.   Succinylcholine  
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AKA Vitamin B1 is required to convert glucose into energy.   Thiamine  
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Is indicated for coma of unknown origin, chronic alcoholism w associated coma, delirium tremens administered at 50-100mg IV/IM.   Thiamine  
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Is a synthetic sympathomimetic that causes bronchodilation w less cardiac effect than epi.   Terbutaline  
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Is indicated for ventricular and supraventricular dysrhythmias and is administered at 1-1.5mg/kg IV/IO   Sotalol  
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Is a self-administered analgesic gas composed of two different gases, that lasts only 2-5mins   Nitrous Oxide.  
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Is a selective seratonin receptor antagonist preventing nausea and vomiting.   Ondansetron  
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Is a nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker that causes paralysis w/o bronchospasm or hypotension   Pancuronium  
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Is a rapid smooth muscle relaxant that reduces PVR, BP, venous return, and cardiac workload.   Nitro  
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AKA Levophed, and is given at 0.1-0.5mcg/kg/min IV/IO and titrated to response.   Norepinephrine  
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Is a long acting barbituate anticonvulsant w sedative and hypnotic effects that limits the spread of seizure activity.   Phenobarbitol  
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Prolongs ventricular repolarization, slows conduction, and decreases myocardial excitability.   Procainamide  
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Is an anticholinergic agent that enhances effects of analgesics and is a potent antiemetic.   Promethazine  
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Is a nonselecrive beta blocker affecting bronchial and cardiac sites, reducing HR, cardiac output and BP   Propranolol  
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Is indicated for chest pain associated w angina, acute myocardial infarction, acute pulmonary edema, and may produce a headache   Nitro  
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Is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas essential for life and one of the most important emergency drugs   Oxygen  
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Is contraindicated in cases of severe anemia, head trauma, hypotension, increased ICP, pts taking sildenafil, glaucoma and shock.   Nitro  
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AKA as Zofran, and is given at 4-8mg over 1-5mins   Ondansatron  
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Is light sensative and will lose potency when exposed to the air, given at 0.4mg per dose.   Nitro  
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Reduces the spread of electrical discharges in the motor cortex and inhibits seizures and can counteract the effects of digitalis.   Phenytoin  
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AKA Dilantin, and is indicated for seizures, status epilepticus, cardiac dysrhythmias secondary to digitalis toxicity   Phenytoin  
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AKA as Pronestyl, is indicated for V-Fib and pulseless V-Tach refractory to lidocaine.   Procainamide  
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Is indicated for hypoxia or anticipated hypoxia, or in any medical or trauma pt to improve respiratory efficiency.   Oxygen  
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Is a naturally occuring hormone that causes the uterus to contract, causing induction of labor, encouraging delivery of the placenta, and controlling post partum hemorrhage.   Oxytocin  
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Is dosed at 20mg/min IV drip, to a max of 17mg/kg to effect.   Procainamide  
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