Mechanism of Action
This drug reduces fever and pain by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS, but has minimal anti-inflammatory effects.
What is Acetaminophen?
This NSAID is indicated for reducing fever and mild to moderate pain in both adults and pediatrics.
What is ibuprofen?
This antiplatelet agent is contraindicated in active GI bleeding or allergy to salicylates.
What is aspirin?
This nitrate commonly causes a throbbing headache from cerebral vasodilation.
What is nitroglycerin?
The adult dose of this analgesic is 15 mg/kg PO (max 1000 mg), pediatrics also 15 mg/kg.
What is acetaminophen?
This NSAID is marketed as Toradol.
What is ketorolac?
This antiarrhythmic prolongs repolarization by blocking potassium channels and is used for V-fib and V-tach.
What is Amiodarone?
This drug is indicated for treating stable monomorphic ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation with WPW.
What is procainamide?
This loop diuretic is contraindicated in anuria and severe electrolyte depletion.
What is furosemide?
This opioid analgesic can metabolize into normeperidine, leading to seizures with repeated use.
What is meperidine?
The adult dose of this opioid antagonist is 0.4–2 mg IV/IM/IN, pediatrics 0.1 mg/kg up to 2 mg.
What is naloxone?
This opioid analgesic is sold under the trade name Duramorph.
What is morphine?
This opioid antagonist reverses overdoses by competitively binding to opioid receptors without activating them.
What is Naloxone?
This calcium channel blocker is indicated for controlling rapid ventricular response in atrial fibrillation or flutter.
What is Diltiazem?
This drug is contraindicated in pheochromocytoma due to risk of hypertensive crisis.
What is glucagon?
This opioid analgesic is more potent than morphine and is associated with severe respiratory depression and "wooden chest" at small doses.
What is fentanyl?
The adult dose of this antiemetic is 4 mg IV/IM/PO, pediatrics 0.2 mg/kg up to 4 mg.
What is ondansetron?
This beta blocker is marketed as Lopressor.
What is metoprolol?
This drug binds to antithrombin III, increasing its inhibition of thrombin and factor Xa, preventing clot formation.
What is Heparin?
This drug is indicated for chest pain and pulmonary edema, but must be avoided with PDE-5 inhibitors like sildenafil.
This nitrate is contraindicated in right ventricular infarction and recent PDE-5 inhibitor use.
What is nitroglycerin?
This opioid analgesic is known as Dilaudid and commonly causes nausea, vomiting, and sedation.
What is hydromorphone?
The adult dose of this paralytic is 1–1.5 mg/kg IV, not recommended in pediatrics.
What is rocuronium?
This benzodiazepine is marketed as Ativan.
What is lorazepam?
This depolarizing paralytic causes initial fasciculations before paralysis by mimicking acetylcholine.
What is succinylcholine?
This anticholinergic nasal spray is indicated for epistaxis by causing vasoconstriction of nasal mucosa.
What is Oxymetazoline?
This NSAID is contraindicated in patients with peptic ulcer disease and is limited to 5 days of use.
What is ketorolac?
This antiemetic can cause extrapyramidal side effects such as dystonia or tardive dyskinesia.
What is metoclopramide?
The adult dose of this loop diuretic is 40 mg IV/IO, pediatrics 1 mg/kg.
What is furosemide?
This antiarrhythmic is sold as Xylocaine.
What is lidocaine?
This drug is an H2 receptor antagonist that reduces stomach acid secretion.
What is Famotidine?
This corticosteroid is indicated in severe asthma, COPD exacerbations, and anaphylaxis.
What is methylprednisolone?
This paralytic is contraindicated in patients with neuromuscular diseases like myasthenia gravis.
What is rocuronium?
This loop diuretic may cause ototoxicity, especially if pushed rapidly IV.
What is furosemide?
The adult dose of this benzodiazepine for seizures is 1–4 mg IV/IM, pediatrics 0.05–0.1 mg/kg.
What is lorazepam?
This neuromuscular blocker is marketed as Zemuron.
What is rocuronium?
This osmotic diuretic decreases intracranial pressure by creating an osmotic gradient to draw fluid from the brain.
What is mannitol?
This prokinetic agent is indicated for nausea, vomiting, and gastroparesis by enhancing gastric motility.
What is Metoclopramide?
This antiemetic is contraindicated in children under 2 years of age due to risk of respiratory depression.
What is promethazine?
This corticosteroid may cause hyperglycemia, mood swings, and immunosuppression.
What is methylprednisolone?
The adult dose of this glucocorticoid is 125 mg IV/IO/IM, pediatrics 2 mg/kg up to 125 mg.
What is methylprednisolone?
This vasopressor is commonly called Levophed.
What is norepinephrine?
This drug blocks muscarinic receptors in the airways, reducing bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion.
What is Ipratropium?
This benzodiazepine is indicated for seizures, sedation, and is known by the trade name Versed.
What is Midazolam?
This paralytic is contraindicated in patients with malignant hyperthermia or burns older than 72 hours.
What is succinylcholine?
This antiemetic blocks H1 receptors but can cause severe tissue injury if given IV.
What is promethazine?
The adult dose of this osmotic diuretic is 0.25–2 g/kg IV over 30–60 min, pediatrics the same range.
What is mannitol?
This H1 antagonist antiemetic is known as Phenergan.
What is promethazine?
This vasopressor primarily stimulates alpha-1 receptors, causing strong vasoconstriction and increased blood pressure.
What is norepinephrine?
This paralytic is indicated for RSI, has a slower onset than rocuronium, and no fasciculations.
What is vecuronium?
This ACE inhibitor is contraindicated in pregnancy due to fetal toxicity risk.
What is enalapril?
This sympathomimetic may cause anxiety, arrhythmias, and tissue necrosis with extravasation.
What is epinephrine (drip)?
The adult dose of this vasopressor is 2–10 mcg/min IV infusion, pediatrics 1 mcg/kg/min.
What is norepinephrine?
This corticosteroid is marketed as Solu-Medrol.
What is methylprednisolone?
This dissociative anesthetic antagonizes NMDA receptors, producing analgesia, amnesia, and sedation.
What is Ketamine?
This drug is administered SQ for status asthmaticus and severe bronchospasm unresponsive to other treatments.
What is terbutaline?
This antiarrhythmic is contraindicated in lupus and complete heart block without a pacemaker.
What is procainamide?
This dissociative anesthetic may cause emergence reactions like vivid dreams and hallucinations.
What is ketamine?
The adult dose of this beta blocker is 20 mg slow IV push; not recommended in pediatrics.
What is labetalol?
This nitrate is marketed as Nitrostat.
What is nitroglycerin?