Side Effects
Known to induce vomiting
activated charcoal can cause?
I have a severe altered mental status and am unable to follow directions.
When can't you give oral glucose?
I've ingested poison that is non-corrosive, and is not alcohol.
Activated Charcoal is useful for when?
Bronchodilator
Albuterol is a?
1g/kg with a MAX of 25g
What is the dose for activated charcoal?
palpitations, dysrhythmias, tachycardia, nervousness, dizziness
Albuterol can cause?
I have a BP systolic below 100, and have ingested a happy pill within the last 24 hours.
When can't you give nitroglycerin?
I have acute coronary syndrome and some chest pain.
Aspirin is useful for when?
A potent vasodialator
Nitroglycerin is a?
15 g
What is the dose for oral glucose?
withdrawl syndrome, tachycardia, hypertension, dysrhythmias
Naloxone can cause?
I am a child or someone with a history of stroke.
When can't you give aspirin?
I am saturating around 89% o2 and have some severe wheezing.
Albuterol is useful for when?
An anti platelet aggregator
Asprin is a?
0.3-0.5 mg
What is the dose for epinephrine?
can increase the risk of bleeding, or induce Reye's syndrome in those under 12
asprin can cause?
I'm in hypovolemic shock, and have known hypersensitivity.
When can't you give epinephrine?
I have hives, an itchy swollen throat, and am struggling to breathe.
Epinephrine is useful for when?
Narcotic antagonist
Naloxone is a?
Nitroglycerin dosage is
0.4mg with a MAX of 1.2mg
can cause low BP, light headedness, or fainting
Nitroglycerin can cause?
I have ingested a corrosive substance or a petroleum product.
When can't you give activated charcoal?
I'm having chest pain and this has been prescribed to me.
Nirtoglycerin is useful for when?
Sympathetic Agonist or agonizes histamine effects
Epinephrine is a?
The dilution for albuterol is
2.5mg diluted in 3mL of saline