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- What is the class of Albuterol?
- Sympathomimetic, Bronchodilator, Beta2 agonist.
- How is Albuterol supplied?
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MDI: 90mcg/metered spray
Solution for aerosolization: 0.5% (5mg/mL); 0.083% (2.5)mg in 3mL unit dose nebulizer - What is the adult dose of Albuterol (MDI) for bronchial asthma?
- 1-2 inhalations (90-180mcg) q 4-6 hr. (wait five min between inhalations);max 12 inhalations/day
- What is the adult dose of Albuterol (solution) for bronchial asthma?
- 2.5mg (0.5mL of 0.5% solution) diluted to 3mL with 0.9% NS (0.083%solution);administer over 5-15 min;3-4 times a day by nebulizer
- What is the pediatric dose of Albuterol (MDI)for bronchial asthma?
- Same as adult!!!! 1-2 inhalations (90-180mcg) q 4-6 hr. (wait five min between inhalations);max 12 inhalations/day
- What is the trade name for Albuterol?
- Proventil
- What is the generic name for Proventil?
- Albuterol
- What is the generic name for Cordarone?
- Amioderone
- What's the class of Amiodarone?
- Class III Antidysrhythmic
- Whats the trade name for Amiodarone?
- Cordarone
- How is Amiodarone supplied?
- 50mg/mL vials
- What's the Adult dose of Amiodarone for Pulseless arrest?
- 300mg IV push (diluted in 20-30mL NS or D5W. Consider repeating 150mg IV push in 3-5 min (max cumulative dose 2g IV/24 hrs)
- What's the adult dose of Amiodarone for Wide-Complex Tachycardia (rapid infusion)?
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May be given as rapid infusion
150mg IV over first 10 min (15mg/min) repeated every 10 min as needed. - What's the adult dose of Amiodarone for wide-complex tachycardia (by slow infusion)?
- 360mg IV over 6 hr (1m/min)
- What's the adult dose of Amiodarone for wide-complex tachycardia (maintenance infusion)?
- 540mg IV over 18 hr (0.5mg/min)
- What is the pediatric dose of Amiodarone for pulseless arrest?
- 5mg/kg rapid IV bolus
- What is the pediatric dose of Amiodarone for Perfusing tachycardias?
- Loading dose 5mg/kg IV over 20-60 min (max dose 15mg/kg/day)
- What is the trade name for Dopamine?
- Intropin
- What is the generic name for Intropin?
- Dopamine
- What is the Adult dose of Dopamine?
- 5-20mcg/kg/min
- What is the pediatric dose of Dopamine?
- 2-20mcg/kg/min IV/IO, titrated to pt response (not to exceed 20 mcg/kg/min)
- What's the class is Dopamine?
- Sympathomimetic
- How is Dopamine mixed?
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400mg/250mL NS, D5W, Ringers
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800mg/500mL NS, D5W, Ringers - What's the trade name for Epinephrine?
- Adrenalin
- What class is Epinephrine?
- Sympathomimetic
- What's the generic name for Adrenalin?
- Epinephrine
- What are the indications for Epinephrine?
- Bronchial asthma, acute allergic reaction, cardiac arrest, and profound symptomatic bradycardia.
- What's the initial adult dose for Epinephrine for pulseless arrest?
- 1mg (10mL, 1:10,000)IV push or 2-2.5mg ET diluted in 10mL NS, repeated every 3-5 min during resuscitation (follow each IV dose with a 20mL saline flush); higher doses (up to 0.2mg/kg) may be used if 1mg doses fail.
- How is Epinephrine supplied?
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1mg/mL (1:1000)
0.1mg/mL (1:10,000)ampule and prefilled syringe
and auto-injector (EpiPen) 0.5mg/mL (1:2000) - What's the pediatric dose of Epinephrine for pulseless arrest?
- 1st dose: 0.01mg/kg (1:10,000, 0.1mL/kg) IV/IO or ET (0.1-0.2mg/kg of 1:1000 [0.1-0.2mL/kg])
- What's the adult dose of Epinephrine for profound bradycardia or hypotension?
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Bradicardia: Add 30mg (1:1000) to 250mL NS or D5W
Hypotension: Add 1mg (1:1000)to 500mL bag
Titrate to response for both - What's the Adult dose of Epinephrine for anaphylactic reaction or bronchoconstriction?
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Mild: 0.3-0.5mL (1:1000) SQ
Moderate to severe: 1-2mL (1:10,000) slow IV - What is the pediatric dose of Epinephrine for anaphylactic reaction or bronchoconstriction?
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Mild: 0.01mL/kg (1:1000) SQ
max 0.3mL
Moderate to severe: 0.05-0.15mcg/kg/min IV infusion - What's the trade name for Lidocaine?
- Xylocaine
- What's the generic name for Xylocaine?
- Lidocaine
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- What are the indications for Epinephrine?
- Bronchial asthma, acute allergic reaction, cardiac arrest, and profound symptomatic bradycardia.
- There's lots.
- _mg IV or _to_._mg ET
- How is Epinephrine supplied?
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1mg/mL (1:1000)
0.1mg/mL (1:10,000)ampule and prefilled syringe
and auto-injector (EpiPen) 0.5mg/mL (1:2000) - Strong, a little less strong, and in "pen" format.
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_.__mg/kg of 1:10,000 IV/IO
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_._-_._mmg/kg ET or 1:1000 - What's the adult dose of Epinephrine for profound bradycardia or hypotension?
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Bradicardia: Add 30mg (1:1000) to 250mL NS or D5W
Hypotension: Add 1mg (1:1000)to 500mL bag
Titrate to response for both -
__mg 1:1000 to 250mL (Brady)
__mg 1:1000 to 500mL (Hypo) - What class is Lidocaine?
- Antidysrhythmic, also local anesthetic
- What is the adult dose of Lidocaine for cardiac arrest?
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1-1.5mg/kg IV bolus or 2-2.5 times the IV dose ET
consider repeat in 3-5 min (max total dose 3mg/kg) - What is the pediatric dose of Lidocaine for cardiac arrest?
- 1mg/kg IV/IO or ET (diluted to 3-5mL)
- How do you mix Lidocaine?
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1g to 250mL D5W or NS
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2g to 500mL D5W or NS - What's the maintenance infusion of Lidocaine after resuscitation from cardiac arrest for Adult?
- 2-4mg/min
- What's the maintenance infusion of Lidocaine after resuscitation from cardiac arrest for pediatric?
- 20-50mcg/kg/min (1-2.5mL/kg/hr)
- What's the second dose of Lidocaine for cardiac arrest?
- 1/2 the amount of the first dose
- What's the trade name for Verapamil?
- Isoptin
- Whats the generic name for Isoptin?
- Verapamil
- What class is Verapamil?
- Calcium channel blocker (class IV Antidysrhythmic)