Heartbroken
this vasodilator is usually given SL for angina; it can be taken up to 3 times within 15 minutes
NTG
This medication is used primarily as an antipyretic to decrease temperature in febrile patients
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
this medication forms a protective barrier on gastric ulcers to soothe pain
sucralfate (Carafate)
this medication is the first line medication given IM or SQ for anaphylaxis
epinephrine
this isotonic solution is given as a bolus for hypovolemic shock
will accept 0.9%NS or LR
this medication is given as a fast IV push followed by a flush for SVT
adenosine
This medication can cause red man syndrome if IV transfusion is given too fast
Vancomycin
this dopamine receptor antagonist that promotes peristalsis in patients with gastroparesis can cause EPS (extrapyramidal symptoms)
metocloparamide (Reglan)
your 52 year old patient comes in wheezing, has a history of asthma, which two medications will you administer as a nebulizer? Hint: Duoneb
albuterol & ipratropium
this alpha/beta adrenergic agonist is given IV and is the first line medication for a cardiac arrest
epinephrine
this beta blocker is usually prescribed after a patient has an MI for heart protection
metoprolol
you must draw 2 sets of these BEFORE giving antibiotics
blood culture bottles
these two medications in combination are used as a "GI cocktail" for heartburn
Maalox/Mylanta and viscous lidocaine
montelukast (Singulair) is used for prophylaxis of chronic asthma but has this black box warning
neuropsychiatric and behavioral changes (aggression, agitation, SI, hallucinations, nightmares)
during neurogenic shock, patients are hypotensive and bradycardic; which anticholinergic medication is used for symptomatic bradycardia
atropine
this NSAID is also a salicylate used for its anti-platelet properties for heart and stroke prevention and during acute coronary symptoms
aspirin
these two classes of antibiotics inhibit the cell wall synthesis of bacteria and may have cross sensitivity with patients with allergies to either class
penicillins and cephalosporins
these two medications are used as GI prophylaxis in acute care settings (hospital)
famotidine (Pepcid) and pantoprazole (Protonix)
name two side effects when using tiotropium bromide (Spiriva)
dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention
this is the 1st line beta/alpha adrenergic agonist used as a vasopressor for patients who have low blood pressure
norepinephrine (Levophed)
your patient comes in with CP and heart palpitations, EKG shows atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate (RVR). Which anti-arrhthymic medication would you give as an IV push to slow the rate down?
diltiazem (Cardizem)
this is the term for a severe allergic reaction that includes bronchoconstriction and hypotension that leads to shock
anaphylaxis
verapamil
Advair Diskus is a combination of which two medications
salmeterol & fluticasone
this inotropic medication is used as an IV infusion during cardiogenic shock to increase myocardial contractility
dobutamine