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ADRENALINE
Ans: A naturally occurring sympathomimetic agent.
ADRENALINE Presentation
Ans: 1mg/1ml (1:1,000) ampoule.
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ADRENALINE Effects
Ans: Causes peripheral vasoconstriction.
ADRENALINE Cardiac Effects
Ans: Stimulation of cardiac conduction system causes increased
contractions.
ADRENALINE Respiratory Effects
Ans: Causes bronchodilation and dilation of blood vessels in muscles.
ADRENALINE IV/IO Onset
Ans: Onset 30 seconds, half-life 5 minutes, duration 5-10 minutes.
ADRENALINE IM Onset
Ans: Onset 60 seconds, half-life 5 minutes, duration 5-10 minutes.
ADRENALINE Indications
Ans: Anaphylaxis, life-threatening asthma, cardiac arrest, post-ROSC,
severe croup, haemorrhage control post cricothyroidotomy.
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ADRENALINE Contraindications
Ans: There are no absolute contraindications to adrenaline.
ADRENALINE Special Considerations
Ans: Tachyarrhythmias, palpitations, hypertension, pupil dilation, tremor,
anxiety.
ASPIRIN
Ans: 300mg white chewable or dispersible tablet.
ASPIRIN Pharmacological Actions
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Ans: Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet aggregation.
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ASPIRIN Acute Myocardial Infarction
Ans: Reduces mortality significantly by minimising platelet aggregation
and thrombus formation to retard the progression of coronary artery
thrombosis.
ASPIRIN Indications
Ans: Patients with suspected acute coronary syndromes.
ASPIRIN Contraindications
Ans: Known hypersensitivity to Aspirin/salicylates/NSAIDs, children <
16 years of age.
ASPIRIN Special Considerations
Ans: Heart burn, nausea, GI bleeding, increased bleeding time,
anaphylactic reaction.
COPHENYLCAINE
Ans: Pump spray with nole.zz
COPHENYLCAINE Composition
Emergency Medications Overview and
Indications Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers (100% Correct Answers) /Already
Graded A+
ADRENALINE
Ans: A naturally occurring sympathomimetic agent.
ADRENALINE Presentation
Ans: 1mg/1ml (1:1,000) ampoule.
© 2025 All rights reserved®
Exampromax - Stuvia US
ADRENALINE Effects
Ans: Causes peripheral vasoconstriction.
ADRENALINE Cardiac Effects
Ans: Stimulation of cardiac conduction system causes increased
contractions.
ADRENALINE Respiratory Effects
Ans: Causes bronchodilation and dilation of blood vessels in muscles.
ADRENALINE IV/IO Onset
Ans: Onset 30 seconds, half-life 5 minutes, duration 5-10 minutes.
ADRENALINE IM Onset
Ans: Onset 60 seconds, half-life 5 minutes, duration 5-10 minutes.
ADRENALINE Indications
Ans: Anaphylaxis, life-threatening asthma, cardiac arrest, post-ROSC,
severe croup, haemorrhage control post cricothyroidotomy.
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ADRENALINE Contraindications
Ans: There are no absolute contraindications to adrenaline.
ADRENALINE Special Considerations
Ans: Tachyarrhythmias, palpitations, hypertension, pupil dilation, tremor,
anxiety.
ASPIRIN
Ans: 300mg white chewable or dispersible tablet.
ASPIRIN Pharmacological Actions
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Ans: Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet aggregation.
Exampromax - Stuvia US
ASPIRIN Acute Myocardial Infarction
Ans: Reduces mortality significantly by minimising platelet aggregation
and thrombus formation to retard the progression of coronary artery
thrombosis.
ASPIRIN Indications
Ans: Patients with suspected acute coronary syndromes.
ASPIRIN Contraindications
Ans: Known hypersensitivity to Aspirin/salicylates/NSAIDs, children <
16 years of age.
ASPIRIN Special Considerations
Ans: Heart burn, nausea, GI bleeding, increased bleeding time,
anaphylactic reaction.
COPHENYLCAINE
Ans: Pump spray with nole.zz
COPHENYLCAINE Composition
