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1st Semester Drugs

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Albuterol Drug Class   Bronchodialator  
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Albuterol MOA   Selective Beta 2 antagonist which stimulates adrenergic receptors of the sympthomimetic nervous system, resulting in smooth muscle relaxation  
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Albuterol Indications   Respiratory distress, treatment of bronchospasm in pts with COPD  
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Albuterol Contraindications   Cardiac insufficiency, hypersensitivity  
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Albuterol Adverse Reactions   Restlessness, tremors, dizziness, palpations, tachycardia, nervousness, peripheral vasodialation, nausea, vomiting, hyperglycemia, increased BP, paradoxial bronchospasm  
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Albuterol How it's supplied   2,5mG/3mL vial inhalation solution  
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Albuterol Adult Dosage/Administration   2.5, may give more NPR nebulizer  
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Albuterol Ped Dosage/Administration   >18 mths 2.5 Nebulizer  
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Albuterol Onset   5-15 min  
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Albuterol Peak Effect   60-90 min  
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Albuterol Duration   3-6 hours  
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Calcium Chloride Drug Class   Electrolyte  
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Calcium Chloride MOA   Increases cardiac contractile state  
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Calcium Chloride Indications   Calcium channel blocker toxicity, hypocalcemia when prompt increase in calcium plasma is required, combat hyperkalemia as the precipitant to cardiac arrest  
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Calcium Chloride Contraindications   V Fib arrest, digitalis toxicity  
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Calcium chloride Adverse Reactions   tingling sensations, calcium taste, "heat wave", peripheral dialation, burning sensation, moderate drop in BP  
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Calcium chloride supplied   1Gm/10mL prefilled syringe  
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Calcium chloride dosage/administration Adult   Cardiac arrest, Evidence of ESRD w/ suspected hyperkalemia 1Gm SVT-1Gm over 5 min A Fib/Flutter 1Gm over 5 min OD- 20 mg/kg Slow IV/IO push  
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Calcium chloride Ped dosage/administration   20mg/kg Slow IV/IO push  
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Calcium chloride onset   3-5 min  
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calcium chloride peak effect   5-15 min  
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calcium chloride duration   4 hrs  
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Adenosine Class   Endogenous nucleoside  
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Adenosine MOA   slows conduction through AV node, interuption of reentry pathway through AV node, restores normal Sinus rhythm in pt with PSVT  
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Adenosine indications   conversion to NSR of PSVT, including that associated with accessory bypass tracts, conversion of wide complex Tachycardia of unknown origin  
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Adenosine contraindications   2nd or 3rd degree heart block, sick sinus syndrome, hypersensitivity  
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Adenosine adverse reactions   sense of impending doom, flushing, chest pressure, throat tightness, numbness, brief period of asystole  
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Adenosine how its supplied   6mg/2mL vial (3mg/mL)  
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Adenosine adult dosage/administration   6mg over 1-2 seconds W/ 20mL saline flush. If conversion doesn't occur within 1-2 minutes, 12mg followed by 20mL flush. 12 mg dosage may be repeated rapid IV bolus  
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Adenosine Ped dosage/administration   .1 mg/kg over 1-2 sec with saline flush. .2 mg/kg may be given as second dosage if needed rapid IV bolus  
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adenosine onset   30 seconds  
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adenosine duration   10 seconds  
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adenosine peak effect   ???  
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amiodarone class   antidysrhythmia  
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amiodarone MOA   prolongation of action potential, non competitive Alpha+Beta sympathetic blocking effects, blocks calcium channels  
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amiodarone indications   pts w/ absent VS and either VF or VT on monitor, suppression of VF refractory to defibrillation, suppression of VT refractory to defibrillation  
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amiodarone contraindications   hypothermia induced cardiac arrest, pt in renal failure, 2nd and 3rd degree heart block, medication induced ventricular dysrythmias, hypotension, bradycardia, Torsades de pointes, profound sinus bradycardia, known hypersensitivity  
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amiodarone adverse effects   hypotension, bradycardia, PEA, CHF, nausea, fever, thrombocytopenia, pulmonary fibrosis, accute respiratory distress syndrome  
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amiodarone how its supplied   150 mg/3mL ampul, 150mg/3mL pre filled syringe  
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amiodarone adult dose/route   300mg initial, 150mg if refractory or VF/VT returns Slow IV/IO push  
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amiodarone ped dose/route   pulseless arrest-5mg/kg VT-5mg/kg over 5 min (only with MC order) slow IV/IO push  
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amiodarone onset/peak effect/duration   5-15 min/variable/variable  
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atropine sulfate class   anticholinergic agent  
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atropine MOA   inhibits aacetylcholine @ postganglionic parasympathetic neuroeffector sites, increases HR in bradycardic dysarrythmias, blocks acetylcholine excess in organophosphate poisoning  
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atropine indications   hemodynamically significant bradycardia, organophosphate poisoning, nerve gas exposure  
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atropine contraindications   tachycardia, hypersensitivity, narrow angle glaucoma, unstable cardiovascular status in accute hemorrhage  
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atropine adverse effects   headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, palpitations, tachycardia dysrythmias, blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention, paradoxical bradycardia, flushed/hot/dry skin  
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atropine how its supplied   1mg/10mL prefilled syringe, 2.1 mg DuoDote auto injector  
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atropine adult dose/route   bradycardia .5 mg IV bolus every 3-5 minutes PRN to max of 3mg total Organophosphate poisoning 2mg IV/IM every 5 minutes PRN  
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atropine Onset/peak effect/duration   immediate/1-2 minutes/2-6 hours  
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Aspirin class   Platelet inhibitor/NSAID  
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aspirin MOA   prostaglandin inhibition, prevents platelet formation  
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aspirin indications   chest pain suggstive of accute MI, pt w/ previous cardiac Hx presenting with chest pain consistent w/ cardiac ischemia  
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aspirin contraindications   hypersensitivity, GI bleed  
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aspirin adverse effects   heartburn, GI bleeding, nausea, vomiting, wheezing, prolonged bleeding  
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aspirin how its supplied   81mg chewable tablets  
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aspirin adult dose and route   MI 324mg PO pain relief (analgesic) 325-600 mg every 4-6 hrs PO  
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aspirin ped dose and route   MI ???? analgesic 10-15 mg/kg every 4-6 hrs PO  
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aspirin onset/peak effect/duration   5-30 min/1-3 hr/4-6 hr  
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Cipro Class   Synthetic Antimicrobial Agent  
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Cipro MOA   Treatment of exposure to microorganisms and anthrax inhalation  
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Cipro Indications   Treatment of infections caused by microorganisms, and postexposure inhalation anthrax  
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Cipro Contrindications   hypersensitivity  
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Cipro Adverse Reactions   Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, restlessness, rash  
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Cipro How it's supplied   500mg tablets  
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Cipro Adult Dosage/ROute   500mg q 12 hrs for 60 days for anthrax/PO  
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Cipro Ped Dosage/Route   15mg/kg q 12 hrs for 60 days, 6-10mg/kg for infections/PO  
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Cipro duration   Up to 12 hrs  
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Doxycycline Class   tetracycline antibiotic  
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Doxycycline MOA   Antibiotic effects  
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Doxycycline Indications   Brucellosis, fever from biological agent, pneumonic plague, Typhoidial Tuleremia, Anthrax exposure, acne  
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Doxyxycline contraindications   Hypersensitivity  
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Doxycycline adverse effects   Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis, dysphagia, enterocolitis, rash  
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Doxycycline How its supplied   75, 100, 150 mg tablets  
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Doxycycline adult dose/route   200mg first day, 100mg a day after that /PO  
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doxycycline ped dose/route   4.4mg/kg first day, 2.2 mg/kg after that PO  
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Doxycycline onset, peak effect, duration   1-2 hr/1.5-4 hr/12 hr  
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Captopril Class   ACE Inhibitor  
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Captopril MOA   Supression of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, afterload reduction, arterial vasodilaton  
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Captopril Indication   HTN, HTN associated w/ acute pulmonary edema  
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Captopril Contraindications   Hypersensitivity  
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captopril adverse effects   rash, fever, taste impairment, angioedema, cough, hypotension  
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Captopril how its supplied   25mg tablet  
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captopril adult dose/route   25mg/SL  
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captopril ped dose/route   not recommended  
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captopril onset/peak effect/duration   within 5 min/variable/variable  
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Dextrose 50% class   Hypertonic solution  
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Dextrose MOA   rapidly increases serum glucose levels  
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Dextrose indications   signs and symptoms consistent w/ hypoglycemia, confirmed hypoglycemia  
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dextrose contraindications   intracranial hemorrhage, increased intracranial pressure  
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dextrose adverse effects   extravasation leads to tissue necrosis, warmth, pain, burning, thrombophlebitis, rhabdomyositis  
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dextrose how its supplied   25Gm/50mL prefilled syringe  
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dextrose adult dose/route   25GM PRN/IV  
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dextrose ped dosage/route   <2yrs 1-2mL/kg 25% >2yrs 1-2mL/kg 50%  
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dextrose onset/peak effect/duration   <1 min/variable/variable  
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Diazepam(Valium)class   Benzodiazapine  
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Diazepam MOA   Potentiates effects of inhibitory neurotransmitters, raises seizure thresholds, induces amnesia and sedation  
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Diazepam Indications    
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