TAUC Medications Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Dexamethasone Correct Answ_also called: Decadron
type of med: corticosteroid
route: *4 mg IM or slow IV or PO with liquid painkiller
caution: watch blood sugar, common burning sensation
Dextrose 50% (D50) Correct Answ_given for: increases blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
dosage and route: 1 mL/1 kg IV
caution: monitor BS carefully after given
Diphenhydramine Correct Answ_also called: Benadryl
type of med: antihistamine
given for: allergies, headaches
dosage/route: 25-50 mg slow IV and IM or 12.5 mg/ 5 mL PO
caution: sedative, can cause drowsiness
,Epinephrine Correct Answ_also called: Adrenaline
given: severe allergies, asthma, airway-constricting
1:1,000 strength
dosage/route: .15-.3 mL SQ or IM
caution: may feel jittery, increase BP and HR, monitor vitals carefully
Famotidine Correct Answ_also called: Pepcid
type of med: antihistamine (H2 blocker)
given for: antacid for GERD/GI, ulcers, heartburn, excess stomach acid
dosage/route: 20 mg IVPB
caution: can lead to cardiac arrhythmia if given too quickly, stored in fridge
Ibuprofen Correct Answ_also called: Motrin
type: NSAID
given for: fever and pain
dosage: 600 mg for adult, weight based for kids (100 mg/5 mL)
caution: must be 6 mo or older
, Ipratropium Bromide Correct Answ_also called: Atrovent
type of med: bronchodilator
given for: bronchospasms in COPD, emphysema, asthma
dosage/route: 2.5 mg/2.5 mL in nebulizer
mix with albuterol for DuoNeb
caution: increase HR, jitteriness
Furomeside Correct Answ_also called: Lasix
type of med: antihypertension, loop diuretic
given for: edema and swelling in CHF, liver and kidney disease
route: 20-80 mg slow IV
caution: increase in BS, sun sensitivity
Triamcinolone Correct Answ_also called: Kenalog
type of med: corticosteroid
route: 10 mg IM
caution: aggression, anxiety, increase BS
Graded A+
Dexamethasone Correct Answ_also called: Decadron
type of med: corticosteroid
route: *4 mg IM or slow IV or PO with liquid painkiller
caution: watch blood sugar, common burning sensation
Dextrose 50% (D50) Correct Answ_given for: increases blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
dosage and route: 1 mL/1 kg IV
caution: monitor BS carefully after given
Diphenhydramine Correct Answ_also called: Benadryl
type of med: antihistamine
given for: allergies, headaches
dosage/route: 25-50 mg slow IV and IM or 12.5 mg/ 5 mL PO
caution: sedative, can cause drowsiness
,Epinephrine Correct Answ_also called: Adrenaline
given: severe allergies, asthma, airway-constricting
1:1,000 strength
dosage/route: .15-.3 mL SQ or IM
caution: may feel jittery, increase BP and HR, monitor vitals carefully
Famotidine Correct Answ_also called: Pepcid
type of med: antihistamine (H2 blocker)
given for: antacid for GERD/GI, ulcers, heartburn, excess stomach acid
dosage/route: 20 mg IVPB
caution: can lead to cardiac arrhythmia if given too quickly, stored in fridge
Ibuprofen Correct Answ_also called: Motrin
type: NSAID
given for: fever and pain
dosage: 600 mg for adult, weight based for kids (100 mg/5 mL)
caution: must be 6 mo or older
, Ipratropium Bromide Correct Answ_also called: Atrovent
type of med: bronchodilator
given for: bronchospasms in COPD, emphysema, asthma
dosage/route: 2.5 mg/2.5 mL in nebulizer
mix with albuterol for DuoNeb
caution: increase HR, jitteriness
Furomeside Correct Answ_also called: Lasix
type of med: antihypertension, loop diuretic
given for: edema and swelling in CHF, liver and kidney disease
route: 20-80 mg slow IV
caution: increase in BS, sun sensitivity
Triamcinolone Correct Answ_also called: Kenalog
type of med: corticosteroid
route: 10 mg IM
caution: aggression, anxiety, increase BS
