Term
| What are the indications for ACE Inhibitors? |
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Definition
Hypertension
CHF
Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Post MI
Systemic Hypertension |
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| What is the generic name for Adenocard? |
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Definition
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| Which class of medication does adenosine belong to? |
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Definition
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| What are the indications for Adenocard? |
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Definition
| Conversion of SVT, including those caused by WPW. |
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Term
| How is adenosine administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
6mg fast IVP followed by saline flush.
If no conversion, give 12 mg, which may be repeated. |
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Term
| What are the indications for epinephrine? |
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Definition
Cardiac Arrest:
-VFib
-Pulseless VTach
-Asystole
-PEA
Symptomatic Bradycardia
Severe Hypotension
Anaphylaxis |
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Term
| Which class of medication does Adrenalin belong to? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is epinephrine administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the brand name for amiodarone? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which class of medication does Cordarone belong to? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the indications for amiodarone? |
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Definition
| Atrial and ventricular tachyarrhythmias. |
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Term
| How is amiodarone administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
Cardiac Arrest:
- 300 mg IVP diluted with 20-30cc D5W.
- Consider additional 150 mg IVP over first 10 minutes.
Stable wide-complex tachy:
- 150 mg fast IVP over first 10 minutes, may repeat every 10 minutes as needed. |
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Term
| What are the indications for ASA? |
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Definition
Suspected / Confirmed MI
Ischemic Stroke
TIA
Angina |
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Term
| Which class of medication does Aspirin belong to? |
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Definition
| Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor |
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Term
| How is acetylsalicylic acid administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
Emergency:
- 325 mg tab PO, chewed, or 4 x 81 mg |
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Term
| What is the brand name for amrinone/ inamrinone? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the indications for inamrinone? |
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Definition
Severe CHF refractory to:
-diuretics
-vasodilators
-conventional inotropics. |
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Term
| Which class of medication does amrinone belong to? |
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Definition
| Phosphodiesterase Enzyme Inhibitor |
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Term
| How is inamrinone administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
| 0.75 mg/kg (not to exceed 1 mg/kg), given over 2-3 minutes. |
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Term
| What are the indications for Atropine Sulfate? |
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Definition
-Sinus brady w/ significant hypotension or ventricular ectopy.
-AV Blocks (not type II second degree)
-Asystole
-Nerve agent antidote. |
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Term
| Which class of medication does atropine belong to? |
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Definition
| Anticholinergic aka parasympatholytic |
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Term
| How is atropine administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
Asystole / PEA: 1mg IVP, repeat every 3 to 5 min up to 3 times. 3 mg max.
Bradycardia: 0.5 mg IVP, repeat every 3 to 5 min, up to 6 times. 3 mg max.
Nerve agent poisoning: 2-5mg every 10-15 minutes. |
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Term
| What is the brand name for bretylium tosylate? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the indications for bretylium tosylate? |
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Definition
V-Fib that has been converted with lidocaine.
Recurrent V-Tach that is unresponsive to first line therapy. |
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Term
| Which class of medication does Bretylol belong to? |
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Definition
| Antiarrhythmic (Group III) |
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Term
| How is bretylium tosylate administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
Unconscious pt: 5.0 mg/kg IVP
Conscious pt: 5.0 mg/kg diluted in 50cc NS
May repeat in doses of 10mg/kg every 5 min up to a max of 30 mg/kg. |
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Term
| What are the brand names for verapamil? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which class of medication does Isotopin belong to? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the indications for verapamil? |
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Definition
SVT
A-Fib of A-Flutter w/ a rapid ventricular rate.
Exercise induced Angina. |
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Term
| How is verapamil administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
1st dose: 2.5 to 5.0 mg IVP over 2 minutes.
2nd dose 5 to 10 mg in 15 to 30 min.
Max dose: 20 mg |
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Term
| What are the indications for calcium chloride 10%? |
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Definition
Acute hyperkalemia
Acute hypocalcemia
Calcium channel blocker or beta blocker overdose. |
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Term
| Which class of medication does CaCl belong to? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is CaCl administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
| 8 to 16 mg/kg IVP for hyperkalemia and calcium channel overdose. May repeat as needed. |
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Term
| What is the generic name for Dilaudid? |
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Definition
| hydromorphone hydrochloride |
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Term
| Which class of medication does hydromorphone hydrochloride belong to? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which opioid analgesic is 8 times more potent per mg than morphine? |
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Definition
| Dilaudid (hydromorphone hydrochloride) |
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Term
| What are the indications for Dilaudid? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is hydromorphone hydrochloride administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
IV: 0.5 to 2 mg titrated to effect.
IM: 1 to 2 mg. |
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Term
| What are the indications for fibrinolytic therapy? |
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Definition
CP associated w/ an AMI, not relieved by NTG.
ST elevation > 1 mm in 2 or more contiguous leads.
< 12 hours from onset. |
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Term
| What are the indications for glycoprotein IIA/IIB antagonists? |
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Definition
ACS w/ non-stable angina.
Non-ST segment elevation MI's. |
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Term
| How do GP IIa/IIIb antagonists work? |
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Definition
| By preventing the formation of thrombi caused by platelet aggregation. |
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Term
| What is the generic name for Hyperstat? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which class of medication does diazoxide belong to? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the indications for diazoxide? |
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Definition
Hypertensive emergencies.
Hypertensive encephalopathy.
Malignant hypertension. |
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Term
| How does Hyperstat cause its intended effect? |
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Definition
| By relaxing smooth muscle in peripheral arterioles. |
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Term
| How is diazoxide administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
1 to 3 mg/kg (max of 150 mg) rapid IVP over a period of 30 seconds.
May repeat in dose in 5 to 15 min if needed.
* A diuretic must be given prior to or with administration! |
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Term
| What is the generic name for Inderal? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which class of medication does propanolol belong to? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is Inderal administered, including the dose and route? |
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Definition
1 to 3 mg slow IVP, not exceeding 1 mg /min.
Dose may be repeated after 5 minutes.
Max dose: 0.1 mg/kg |
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Term
| What are the indications for propanolol? |
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Definition
A-fib
A-Flutter
A-Tach
Ectopic beating caused by digitalis.
Arrhythmias caused by WPW.
Hypertension. |
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Term
| What are the indications for propanolol? |
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Definition
A-fib
A-Flutter
A-Tach
Ectopic beating caused by digitalis.
Arrhythmias caused by WPW.
Hypertension. |
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Term
| What is the generic name for Isuprel? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which class of medication does isoproterenol belong to? |
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Definition
| adrenergic (sympathomimetic) |
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Term
| What are the indications for Isuprel? |
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Definition
Refractory symptomatic bradycardia.
Torsades de pointes unresponsive to magnesium sulfate.
Beta blocker poisoning. |
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Term
| How is isoproterenol administered, including dose and route? |
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Definition
IV drip: 2 to 10 mcg / min titrating to HR > 60, or a BP > 90.
Max of 10 mcg/min w/ torsades. |
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Term
| What is the generic name for Lanoxin? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which class of medication does digoxin belong to. |
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Definition
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Term
| Which class of medication does digoxin belong to. |
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Definition
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Term
| Which class of medication does digoxin belong to. |
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Definition
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Term
| What are the indications for digoxin? |
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Definition
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Term
| How is Lanoxin administered, including dose and route? |
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Definition
| 8 to 12 mcg/kg slow IVP, over 15 to 20 min. |
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