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show Adult: 162-325 mg PO Pediatric: Not Recommended  
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show PO  
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What is the Generic name for Aspirin   show
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show Analgesic; Antipyretic; on-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID); Platelet Aggregate Inhibitor  
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show 1. Inhibits aggregation of platelets by blocking the formation of the substance thromboxane therefors also prolonging bleeding time  
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What is the Second Mechanism of Action for Aspirin   show
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What is the Third Mechanism of Action for Aspirin   show
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What are Aspirin's Indications   show
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show 1. Active gastrointestinal bleeding 2. Asthma pacients with nasal polyps  
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show Gastrointestinal: bleeding, heartburn, epigastric pain  
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show CNS: dizziness, confusion, drowsiness  
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What are Aspirin's ENT Side effects   show
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What does ENT mean   show
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What are other possible side effects for Aspirin   show
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show 1.Medical Hx of pre-existing ulcers, liver diseas, or bleeding disorders 2. Due to the possible association with reye's syndrome, do not give drug to children or teenagers with signs and symptoms of chickenpox withour physician consultation  
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show 1. Aspirin inhibits anti-hypertensive effects of ACE inhibitors 2. Ammoniun chloride and other urin acidifying drugs will increase effects of aspirin- watch for toxicity  
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Aspirin's Onset and durration of Action   show
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What is the Classification of Morphine Sulfate   show
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What is the First Mechanism of Action for Morphine Sulfate   show
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What is the Second Mechanism of Action for Morphine Sulfate   show
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show Decreases the CNS by interacting with opiate receptors in the brain  
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What are the indications for Morphine Sulfate   show
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show 1. Altered level of consciousness 2. Adbominal pain of unknown etiology 3. Patients at risk of respiratory depression 4. Head injury 5. Hypovolemia  
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What are the Cardiovascular side effects for Morphine sulfate   show
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show Sedation, agitation, tremors/seizures, hallucinations  
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show respiratory depression and respiratory arrest  
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show Nausea/ Vomiting  
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What are the precautions for Morphine Sulfate   show
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show Use with caution with patients taking other analgesics, depressants or narcotics  
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show IV, IO, IM  
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What is the Onset and Duration of Action for Morphine Sulfate   show
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show Adult: Pain Relief 1.0 - 10.0 mg IV titrated to pain relief or 5.0 - 10.0 mg IM as a single dose only Pulmonary Edema: 5.0 -10.0 mg slow IV push (2.0 mg/min)Pediatric: 0.1 -0.2 mg/kg slow IV push (1.0mg/min) titrated to pain relief or 0.1 mg/kg IM  
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Morphine Sulfate Notes   show
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What is the Classification for Activated Charcoal   show
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show Binds (adsorbs) toxic substances inhibiting gastrointestinal absorption, leaving less toxic substance in body circulation; increasing fecal elimination of drug/charcoal complex  
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What is the indication for Activated Charcoal   show
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show 1. Patients with a compromised airway – need to minimize chance for aspiration or obstruction 2. Ingestion of Iron or multi-vitamins  
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show Respiratory: choking Gastrointestinal: vomiting, black stools, abdominal cramping/bloating  
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show 1. Should not be administered immediately after Syrup of Ipecac 2. Must shake vigorously prior to administration 3. Do not use charcoal with sorbitol (an added sweetener) in children < 1 yr  
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What are the interactions for Activated Charcoal   show
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What are the routs of administration for Activated Charcoal   show
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show Onset is immediate, peak effect and duration are unknown  
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What is the dosage for Activated Charcoal   show
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show 1. Does not absorb cyanide, ethanol, methanol, ferrous sulfate, caustic alkali or mineral acids 2. Most effective if administered within 30 minutes of ingestion 3. Use very cautiously in patients who cannot protect their own airway  
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What are some of the trade names for Activated Charcoal   show
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show Nitrolingual, Nitrostat, Nitrobid, Tridil  
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What are the classifications for Nitroglycerin   show
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show 1. Relaxes smooth muscles causing venous dilation 2. Reduces preload and afterload to the heart 3. Dilates the coronary arteries resulting in increased perfusion of the myocardium  
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What are the indications for Nitroglycerin   show
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What are the contraindications for Nirtoglycerin   show
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show hypotension, bradycardia, rebound hypertension/tachycardia, palpitations  
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show headache  
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What are the Other side effects of Nitroglycerin   show
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What are the precautions for Nitroglycerin   show
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show Use with caution with patients who already use vasodilators, alcohol, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers and phenothiazides  
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show SL, TM (transmucosal), transdermal (nitropaste)  
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What is the onset and duration of action for Nitroglycerin   show
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show Adult: 0.4 mg as a single spray or single tablet. May repeat every 3-5 minutesPediatric: not recommended  
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show 1. Do not shake canister if administered as a spray as it will altered the metered dose in a single spray 2. Do not have patient inhale drug on administration as it will alter absorption rate  
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Notes 2 for Nitroglycerin   show
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What is the classificationof Oxygen   show
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show Increases percentage of oxygen in inspired air (FiO2)  
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show Fractional Inhaled O2  
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What are the indications of Oxygen   show
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show Inhaled  
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show in 1-2 minutes and may last 30 minutes  
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What are the Dosages for Oxygen   show
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show Never withhold oxygen from any patient in distress  
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