Passed in 1996, this law made it illegal to disclose patient information unless medically necessary.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
100
Patient opens eyes when you ask them what happened, is moaning, and withdraws to pain.
GCS = 9 (E=3/V=2/M=4)
100
Albuterol
2.5mg in 3ml of normal saline solution nebulized at 6LPM
100
pH=7.42
CO2=36
HCO3=24
Balanced; within ideal ranges
200
"__etine"
Selective Serotonine Reuptake Inhibitors
200
Passed in 1938, this law established the Food and Drug Administration.
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
200
Patient opens eyes as you approach, is disoriented, and obeys your instructions to touch her nose.
GCS = 14 (E=4/V=4/M=6)
200
Dextrose 50%
25g IV/IO
200
pH=7.5
CO2=40
HCO3=29
Metabolic Alkalosis - uncompensated, end-stage
300
"__olol"
Beta Blockers
300
Passed in 1970, this law established the Drug Schedules (I-V).
Controlled Substances Act
300
Patient is unresponsive to your voice, moaning, and makes an uncoordinated effort to push away your arm but does not open his eyes as you deliver a sternal rub.
GCS = 7 (E=1/V=2/M=4)
300
Amiodarone
Loading Dose: 150-300mg IV / 10mins
Maintenance Dose: 1mg/min IV Drip for 6hrs
300
pH=7.33
CO2=46
HCO3=25
Respiratory acidosis
400
"__pril"
Ace Inhibitors
400
Passed in 1909, this law outlawed opium imports.
Opium Exclusion Act
400
Patient is unresponsive to your voice and sternal rub, silent, and exhibits decerebrate posturing.
GCS = 4 (E=1/V=1/M=2)
400
Haloperidol
2-10mg IV/IM
400
pH=7.25
CO2=49
HCO3=29
Respiratory Acidosis
500
"__am"
Benzodiazepines
500
Passed in 1914, this law placed restrictions on opiate and cocaine based medications.
Harrison Narcotic Act
500
Patient opens eyes as you call out to her, responds with aphasia (nonsensical words), and points to the back of her head which is bleeding.