Emergency Medications
Benzodiazepine
What is another name for Prozac?
What is Fluoxetine
What is another name for Alprazolam
Xanax
What is another name for Clozaril
Clozapine
What are the most common medications overdosed on with kids? IE… Prescribed, OTC, Narcotics
Over the counter
What is another name for Midazolam
What is “Versed”
What is another name for Zoloft?
What is another name for Klonopin
Clonazepam
What is another name for risperdal
Risperidone
Why is Overdosing on Tylenol Bad
It destroys your liver function
What is the number one concern regarding Benozodiazepine administration?
Respiratory compromise
What is the classification of the medications listed in the 100/200 question (Zoloft, Prozac)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Why breathing into a brown paperbag no longer a treatment for anxety?
reduced oxygen intack, and may cause other medical emergencies for people with heart or lung diseases.
What can Clozaril Cause
Leukocytopenia (Low white blood cell count)
What type of medication can you not eat processed meats, And cheese While taking.
MAOI’s (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors)
its because MAOI’s prevent your body from breaking down Tyramine. When Tyramine is high in your blood, you can have a spike in BP and when this occurs it’s called Tyramine Pressor Response.
What is the dosage for Midazolam Regarding behavioral health?
What is 5mg
How does an SSRI work?
What is the most common medication that’s prescribed to a child for antianxiety medication (Quick acting)
Atarax (Hydroxyzine)
What is another name for Zyprexa
If a patient has Dry mouth, Blurred Vision, Dilated pupils, Sinus Tachycardia, Pyramidal Neurological signs, drowsiness, Coma, Convulsions, Respiratory Depression, Hypotension and more. What are they Overdosing on And whats the antidote?
Tricyclic Anti-Depressant. Sodium Bicarbanate
When Administering Ketamine, What population of patients have the highest risk for airway compromise and why?
Downsyndrome patients (Trisomy 21), because they have shorter necks, and landmarks for a surgical airway is near immpossible. Their tongue is also larger in proportion to their mouth and it makes it difficult to perform ET Intubation
What is the medical emgerncy name for someone who overdoses on SSRI’s and how does that affect their system?
Serotonin Syndrome.
Mental status changes (Talking quick, Agitation)
Autonomic (Tachycardia, Diarrhea, Diaphoresis)
Neuro (Tremors, Seizures)
How does Xanax Work to calm people down?
Enhances the affect of GABA inside the brain by binding to specific Gaba-A receptors.
what are some complications that can occur from atypical antispychotics
Weight gain, Diabetes Mellitus, Prolonged QT
Myocarditis (can occur through oxidative stress, Inflammation, Increased Catecholamine levels, and direct damage to the heart)
When somone Overdoses on Diphenhydramine what occurs?
Psychotic episodes (IE… Batshit crazy)