Doses
Glucagon Dose
1 mg IM q15, max 2 doses
Indication for D25W
Contraindication of Diphenhydramine
Hypersensitivity, narrow-angle glaucoma
Mechanism of Action for Naloxone
Competes with opioids at opioid receptor sites
What drug class is Glucagon
Hyperglycemic agent
What is the dose for ASA
2 81 mg tablets PO, 160-325 mg max
What are the indications for Dimenhydrinate
Nausea/vomiting due to motion sickness, pregnancy, vertigo, alcohol/drug intoxication
What are the contraindications for Ibuprofen
Hypersensitivity, Pregnancy (D) 3rd trimester, renal/hepatic disease, active bleeding, asthma, urticaria
Mechanism of Action for Ipratopium Bromide
Blocks acetylcholine from stimulating the muscarinic receptors
What drug class is Nitrous Oxide
Gaseous analgesic
What is the dose for Ibuprofen
400-800 mg PO prn (3-4 times/day)
What is the indication for Oral Glucose
Contraindications for ASA
Hypersensitivity, active GI or cranial bleed (suspected stroke)
Mechanism of Action for Acetaminophen
Decreases prostaglandin synthesis
What drug class/classes is Nitroglycerin
Organic nitrate, anti-anginal
What is the IM dose for Naloxone
0.8mg - 4mg IM q2
What is the indication for Salbutamol
Bronchospasm
What are the contraindications for Epinephrine
None in the emergency setting
Mechanism of Action for D50W
IV administration increases blood sugar
What drug class is D25W in
Caloric Agent
What is the nebulized dose for Salbutamol
2.5mg - 5mg neb q20 prn
What are the indications for Naloxone
What are the contraindications for Nitroglycerin
Hypersensitivity, <100mmhg systolic, RVI, phosphodiesterase inhibitors within 48 hours
Mechanism of Action for Epinephrine
Bronchodialation, cardiac & CNS stimulation (B1,2 agonist) vasoconstriction (Alpha1)
What drug class is Ipratropium Bromide in
Anticholinergic