Pharmacology

Who Am I?

100

Classified as an Opiate antagonist, use of this drug is indicated during an overdose

What is Narcan

200

This unclassified cardiac drug works by slowing conduction through the AV node. It should be given rapidly followed by a 10mL flush. 

What is Adenosine

300

When histamine binds with an H1 receptor it creates vasodilation and increased capillary permeability in the lungs. To counteract this we can give this medication. 

What is Diphenhydramine

400

With little to no contraindications in the emergency setting, this medication acts as an alpha and beta adrenergic agonist. It is available in two different concentrations

What is Epinephrine

500

This medication is used for its anticholinergic properties in an Organophosphate poisoning but in smaller doses it can be used to treat Bradycardia. 

What is Atropine

Classy

100

Medications such as Succinylcholine, Vecuronium and Rocuronium

Neuromuscular blocking agents

200

Used for seizures and sedation this class of medication binds to GABA receptors which in turn causes sedation. 

What are Benzodiazepines 

300

Consisting of multiple subcategories these medications are used to treat and prevent cardiac rhythmic disturbances. 

What is Antiarrhythmics

400

Albuterol, Levalbuterol, and Terbutaline are part of this class

What is Beta agonist

500

This Class is used to relax vascular muscles which in turn create vasodilation, decreased cardiac work, and improved coronary blood flow. 

What are Nitrates

Alias

100

AKA Midazolam

What is Versed

200

AKA Proventil

What is Albuterol

300

AKA Atrovent

What is Ipratropium

400

AKA Cardizem

What is Diltiazem

500

AKA Micronefrin

What is Racemic Epinephrine

Know the Dose

100

Dose for Asprin

What is 324mg

200

The initial dose of Adenosine

What is 6mg IV

300

Dose for Amiodarone in a Cardiac arrest

What is 300mg

400

Dose for Ketorolac

What is 15mg IV or 30mg IM

500

Magnesium dose for Asthma

What is 2g

Maths

100

Your patient weighs 100kg, you want to administer Fentanyl at 1mcg/kg. This would equate to...

What is 100mcg

200

You have elected to intubate your 165lbs patient. To elect to administer Etomidate at 0.3mg/kg. This is the amount given.

What is 22.5mg

300

A vial of Ketamine is 500mg/10ml. You need to administer 230mg, that means you would draw up this many mL. 

What is 4.6mL

400

This is the amount of fluid you would administer to a patient weighing 300lbs if you were to give them a 20mL/kg bolus. 

What is 2727mL

500

This is the gtts/min if you are ordered to give 2mg/min IV Lidocaine. You have a 2g vial of Lidocaine and a 500ml bag of Normal Saline and are using 60 drop tubing.  

What is 30gtts/min