Drug names and classes
This beta-2 agonist is commonly used for acute asthma attacks.
What is Albuterol
This abbreviation indicates medication given “by mouth.”
What is PO
This drug is indicated for opioid overdoses
What is Naloxone
The standard adult dose of Epinephrine for anaphylaxis is this in mg.
What is 0.5mg
A class of drugs that slows heart rate and decreases blood pressure.
What are Beta-blockers
Intravenous push is abbreviated as this.
What is IVP
This medication is indicated for allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
What is Epinephrine
The single adult dose of Nitroglycerin sublingual tablet.
What is 0.4mg
This opioid is often used for severe pain but requires careful monitoring of respiratory status.
What is Morphine
Medication delivered under the tongue for rapid absorption.
What is Sublingual
This medication is used to treat bradycardia
What is Atropine
For severe pain, Fentanyl is titrated in this measurement unit.
What are micrograms (mcg)
A vasopressor used in cardiac arrest and anaphylaxis.
What is Epinephrine
This is the route used when nebulized medications are given.
What is Inhalation
Administered to reduce ischemic chest pain in suspected myocardial infarction.
What is Nitroglycerin
This measurement is critical to verify before administering weight-based pediatric meds.
What is patient weight
This antiarrhythmic is used in ventricular fibrillation
What is Amiodarone
A route that injects medication directly into the muscle.
What is Intramuscular (IM)
This class of medication is given in hypotensive patients after fluid resuscitation
What are vasopressors
This safety principle involves verifying “six rights” before giving medication.
What is Right Patient, Right Drug, Right Dose, Right Route, Right Time, Right documentation