Nc Emt-Basic Drugs Notes Latest

NC EMT-Basic Drugs NOTES LATEST ACETAMINOPHEN 1. class 2. description 3. indications 4. contraindications 5. pre cautions 6. side effects 7. dosage/route - 1. nonnarcotic analgesic, antipyretic (reduce fever) 2. clinically proven analgesic/antipyretic and has little effect on platelet function 3. mild to moderate pain/ fever 4. Hypersensitivity 5. use with caution in children under 3 and ppl with known Liver Disease 6. Minimal w/i recommended dosage range 7. ADULT: 1000mg PO PED: 15mg/kg PO ACTIVATED CHARCOAL 1. class 2. description 3. indications 4. contraindications 5. pre cautions 6. side efffects 7. dosage/route - 1. Adsorbant (binding agent) 2. specially prepared charcoal that will adsorb and bind toxins from the GI Tract; combined with Sorbitol (laxative) 3. Acute ingested poisoning 4. uncontrollable airway; Cyanide, Mineral Acids, Caustic Alkalis, organic solvents, iron, ethanol, methanol 5. Use after Emesis 6. constipation, diarrhea, vomitting, black poop 7. ADULT: 50 grams PO PED: 1g/kg PO - Max = 25 grams ALBUTEROL 1. class 2. description 3. indications 4. contraindications 5. pre cautions 6. side effects 7. dosage/route - 1. Sympathomimetic (B2) 2. Bronchodilation 3. Asthma; reversible bronchospasm associated with COPD 4. Hypersensitivity; symptomatic tachycardia 5. BP, Pulse, and ECG should monitored (Use with caution in patients with known heart disease) 6. Palpitations, anxiety, headache, dizziness, sweating 7. ADULT: 2.5 - 5.0 mg via NEBULIZER continuously (Up to 3 doses if no hx of cardiac disease and HR 150 PED: 2.5mg via NEBULIZER continuously (Up to 3 doses if no hx of cardiac disease and HR 200) 1 yr: 1.25mg 1-6: 1.25-2.5mg 6-14: 2.5mg 15: 2.5-5.0mg **EMT-B only permitted to administer this drug if pt is under doctors orders with a prescription for the drug Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) 1. class 2. description 3. indications 4. contraindications 5. precautions 6. side effects 7. dosage/route - 1. Platelet inhibitor and anti-inflamatory 2. Inhibits platelet aggregation 3. Acute chest pain, indicative of MI