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Nitroglycerin (NTG, NITRO) Class   Nitrates (vasodilator)  
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Nitroglycerin Action   Vasodilation by relaxing systemic venous & arterial vessels; decreases preload & afterload; decreases myocardial workload and o2 consumption; dilates coronary arteries.  
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Nitroglycerin Onset   SL 2min; Topical 30-60min  
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Nitroglycerin Duration   SL 30-60min; Topical 24hrs  
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Nitroglycerin Indications (pain or discomfort of suspected cardiac origin; S-126)   If BP ≥ 100 = 0.4mg SL; MR q3-5" or Topical ointment/paste 1"*If BP < 100 = 0.4mg SL BHO; MR BHPO  
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Nitroglycerin Indications (respiratory distress ?CHF/cardiac origin; S-136)   If BP ≥ 100 = Topical ointment/paste 1"*If BP ≥ 100 but < 150 = 0.4mg SL; MR q3-5"*If BP ≥ 150 = 0.8mg SL; MR q3-5"; MR BHO*If BP < 100 = 0.4mg SL BHO; MR BHPO  
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Nitroglycerin Contraindications   Pt who has taken sexual enhancement Rx (e.g. Viagra/Cialis/Levitra) within 48hrs.  
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Nitroglycerin Side Effects   Orthostatic hypotension (can be profound); Dizziness/syncope; Temporary pulsating headache; Facial Flushing  
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Nitroglycerin Special Information   Concentration: 1 metered spray or 1 tablet = 0.4mg; ointment/paste 1" = 15mg  
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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) Class   Bronchodilator: Sympathomimetic (beta-2 specific)  
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Albuterol Action   Relaxes bronchial smooth muscles by stimulating beta-2 adrenergic receptors; Produces bronchodilation, releives bronchospasm, and reduces airway resistance.  
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Albuterol Onset, Peak, and Duration   Onset = 5min; Peak = 1 hr; Duration = up to 5 hrs  
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Albuterol Indications   Resp. Distress of ?asthma/COPD/resp. origin (S-136, S-137); Allergic reaction/anaphylaxis (S-122, S-162); Burns (S-124, S-170); Hemodialysis Pt with suspected hyperkalemia if ≥ 72hrs since last dialysis (S-131)  
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Albuterol Dosage/Route   Adult: 6ml (0.083%) via nebulizer; MR * Peds: PDC via nebulizer; MR  
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Albuterol Contraindications   None in adults; Croup in pediatric Pts  
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Albuterol Side Effects   Tachycardia/palpitations; Dizziness, headache; Tremors, nervousness  
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Albuterol Special Information   Concentration 2.5mg/3ml  
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Albuterol Special Information Cont. I   Use w/ 4-6 liters of o2 for handheld mouthpiece; Use w/ 6-10 liters of o2 for aerosol mask, CPAP, and ET tube routes of administration  
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Albuterol Special Information Cont. II   Do NOT add Atrovent to Albuterol in respiratory burn Pt and ?hyperkalemia Pt; Atrovent IS added to first does of Albuterol in Pt w/ respiratory distress of asthma/COPD/respiratory origin and dyspnea from allergic reactions  
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Epinephrine (Adrenalin, Epi) Class   Catecholamine: Sympathomimetic (both alpha and beta effects)  
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Epinephrine Action   On the bronchi: bronchodilation (beta-2); On the peripheral vasculature: vasoconstriction (alpha); On the heart: increased HR (beta-1)/chronotropic, increased contractility/inotropic, increased AV conduction/dromotropic, increased automacity/dromotropic  
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Epinephrine Onset   IV/IO 1-2min; IM/SC 5-10min  
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Epinephrine Duration   IV/IO 5-10mins; IM/SC 1-4hrs  
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Epinephrine Indications   Allergic reaction acute (facial/cervical angioedema, bronchospasm or wheezing); Anaphylaxis; Severe Resp. distress ?asthma/COPD respiratory origin - severe SOB or inadequate response to albuterol/atrovent;  
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Epinephrine Indications Cont.   Resp. distress with stridor at rest - Ped Pt; Cardiac arrest (pulseless Pt) Unstable bradycardia (Peds); Newborn deliveries if HR remains <60 after 30 seconds of CPR  
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Epinephrine Dosage/Route for Allergic reaction acute   ADULT: 0.3mg IM 1:1,000; MR x2 q10" PEDS: PDC IM 1:1,000; MR x2 q10"  
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Epinephrine Dosage/Route for Anaphylaxis   ADULT: 0.3mg IM 1:1,000; MR x2 q10" * 0.1mg IV/IO 1:10,000 BHO; MR x2 q3-5" BHO PEDS: PDC IM 1:1,000: MR x2 q10" PDC IV/IO 1:10,000 BHO; MR x2 q3-5" BHO  
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Epinephrine Dosage/Route for Severe Resp. Distress ?asthma/COPD/ resp. origin - Severe SOB or inadequate response to Albuterol/Atrovent   ADULT: If KNOWN cardiac disease or Hx of HTN or BP ≥ 150 or age ≥ 40 years and no definite Hx of asthma, 0.3mg IM 1:1,000 BHPO MR x2 q10"BHPO * PEDS: PDC - IM 1:1,000; MR x2 q10"  
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Epinephrine Dosage/Route for Respiratory Distress w/ Stridor at rest - Pediatric Patients   1:1,000 PDC via nebulizer MR x1  
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Epinephrine Dosage/Route for Cardiac arrest (pulseless patient); Unstable Bradycardia (Peds)   ADULT: 1mg IVP/IO 1:10,000; MR q3-5" * PEDS: PDC - IVP/IO 1:10,000; MR x2 q3-5"; MR q3-5" BHO  
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Epinephrine Dosage/Route for Newborn deliveries if HR remains < 60 after 30sec of CPR   PEDS: PDC IVP/IO 1:10,000; MR x2 q3-5"; MR q3-5" BHO  
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Epinephrine Contraindications   None  
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Epinephrine Side Effects   Anxiety/restlessness; Palpitations/tachyarrhythmias; Ventricular irritability; Increased myocardial o2 demands; Hypertension; Angina  
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Epinephrine Special Information   Concentrations 1:10,000 = 1mg/10ml; 1:1,000 = 1mg/1ml  
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Epinephrine Special Information Cont. I   Monitor ECG, may aggravate pre-existing tachycardia; BHPO REQUIRED for if KNOWN cardiac disease or Hx of HTN or BP ≥ 150 or age ≥ 40 years and no definite Hx of asthma; Use IV Epic in Anaphylaxis with S/S of poor perfusion (Sever Hypotension; Cyanosis);  
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Epinephrine Special Information Cont. II   Alpha effets override Beta effects in peripheral vasculature  
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Epinephrine Special Information Cont. III   Nebulized Epinephrine 1:1,000 concentrations only: Can cause sensitivity/irritation to providers (may need goggles and face shield); May cause rebound exacerbation of croup  
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Epinephrine Special Information Cont. IV   Nebulized Epinephrine 1:1,000 concentrations only: Is used full strength in nebulizer (DO NOT DILUTE); Up to 5 single dose ampules may be required if no multi dose vials are available  
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Charcoal (Activated Charcoal) Class   Absorbent  
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Charcoal Action   Binds and absorbs ingested toxins present in the GI tract; Inhibits intestinal absorption, preventing systemic toxicity;  
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Charcoal Onset/Duration   Onset = immediate; Duration = 4-12 hours  
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Charcoal Indications   Oral ingestion of poison or overdose if ingestion is within 60 minutes and recommended by Poison Control (S-134, S-135)  
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Charcoal Dosage/Route   ADULT: 50grams PO; PEDS: PDC PO  
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Charcoal Contraindications   None  
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Charcoal Side Effects   Nausea/vomiting; Constipation/diarrhea; Abdominal cramping  
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Charcoal Special Information I   Concentration: 50Gm/240ml  
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Charcoal Special Information II   Do not use Sorbitol/charcoal mixture because of potential for dehydration, hypotension and electrolyte disturbances; Call Poison Control early to confirm recommendation for use of Charcoal; The phone number for Poison Control is 1-800-222-1222  
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Charcoal Special Information III   Use with caution in poisonings due to cyanide, corrosives, ethanol, methanol, petroleum distillates, organic solvents, caustic agents ingestions, isolated alcohol ingestions, heavy metal ingestions, hydrocarbon ingestions, ...  
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Charcoal Special Information III Cont.   iron ingestion or mineral oils due to marginal effect and potential to cause harmful vomiting and burns.  
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Charcoal Special Information IV   Use with caution with OD of drugs known to cause rapid onset of seizures (TCA's, etc.) due to risk of vomiting and aspiration; Administer to alert, cooperative patient with gag reflex  
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Charcoal Special Information V   Charcoal is most effective if administered immediately after the ingestion. Contact Poison Control early and administer promptly if indicated; Anticipate vomiting complications during administration. Consider Zofran.  
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