Cardiac
Name a beta blocker, and the primary function of this drug class
What is metoprolol, atenolol, propranolol, carvedilol, or labetalol? Reduces blood pressure, can be used as an anti-anginal, anti-dysrhythmic, and/or reduces HR
A common PRN for nausea/vomiting
What is Zofran (IV or PO/SL)?
Other acceptable: reglan (IV/IM)
NSAID meaning and use--BONUS: name 1.
"Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug", analgesic.
Ex: Toradol, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Aspirin...
The drug given to dead people
What is Epinephrine 1mg (0.1mg/ml; 1:10,000)?
Ativan (Lorazepam) can be given for multiple reasons, such as...
What are for managing anxiety, seizures, and agitation?
Explain what MONA stands for and why it is used
What is Morphine, Oxygen, Nitroglycerine, and Aspirin; initial treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or other coronary events (i.e. MI)?
The function of Protonix (PO/IVP)
Name an analgesic medication
What is... toradol, norco, morphine, dilaudid, iburpofen, naproxen... ?
Frequency of Epinephrine administration in the event of Code Blue
What is every 3-5 minutes?
Carbidopa/Levodopa is a dopamine promoter used to treat this disease
What is Parkinson's disease?
Atrial fibrillation is commonly treated with this drug
What is cardizem (diltiazem) OR amiodarone (cordarone) ?
Medication class commonly held/stopped during GI Bleeding
What are anticoagulants/blood thinners
ex. Rivaroxaban (Xeralto), Warfarin (Coumadin)
Name the drug class for Valium (diazepam) & 1 use of this versatile medication
What is a Benzodiazepine; muscle relaxant, anti-convulsant, anti-anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, sedation?
First line drug therapy for symptomatic bradycardia
First dose 1mg bolus, repeat Q3-5minutes. Max dose 3mg.
Memantine may be used for this reason, and has this common side effect
What is for cognition-enhancement/memory loss used to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease; common side effect is drowsiness/dizziness.
Treatment for H. Pylori
What is antibiotics (typically duel) & PPIs & Bismuth subsalicylate (Hey! Pepto-Bismol)
Common side effect (1) & adverse reaction (1) for opioid agonists
What are constipation & respiratory depression?
Adenosine is the first-line pharmacological intervention for this arrhythmia, and the dose(s) given are...
What is adult tachycardia with a pulse (ex. SVT, V-tach). Adenosine IV 1st dose: 6mg IVP w/NS flush; 2nd dose: 12mg IVP w/NS flush?
Seizures are managed long-term with medication therapy, such as these routine/scheduled medications
What are Phenytoin (Dilantin), Keppra (Levetiracetam), Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Valporate (Depakote), Valproic acid (Depakene), etc...?
What is calcium gluconate, sodium bicarbonate, insulin, glucose, and/or kayexalate?
Common post-op PRN for gas pain relief
What is Simethicone?
The reversal agents for Opioid overdose & Benzodiazepine overdose
What are Narcan (naloxone) - narcotic antagonist; romazicon (flumazenil) - benzodiazepine reversal agent?
Benadryl, solumedrol, pepcid, epinephrine (1:1000), and albuterol are given in a bundle for this reason
What is an anaphylactic reaction?
Antipsychotics, such as Haldol, may be given to manage agitation. This important ECG abnormality must be monitored for closely prior to administration, as it may lead to this arrhythmia
What is QT prolongation, leading to Torsades de Pointes?