Paramedic Drug Cards Latest Update 100% Pass

Paramedic Drug Cards Latest Update 100% Pass Activated Charcoal Trade Name: Actidose, Super Char, Charcodate, Liqui-Char, Aqua-Char Classification: Antidote, Adsorbent Action/Effects: A fine black powder with liquid that adsorbs poisonous compounds to its surface, reducing the absorption. Indication: Oral poisonings Over dose of a non caustic or other burning poison Contraindication: Do NOT use in caustic acids, alkalis, irons tablets & lithium. There is NO value for the ETOH OD pt. Side Effects: Constipation is possible, vomiting due to pt. intolerance Adult & Pediatric Dose: 1gm/kg PO or slow Nasogastric or Orogastric tubes Cautions: Not suggested in most local protocols or by national guidelines. Some people like to spit it out at YOU! Adenosine Trade Name: Adenocard Classification: Antiarrhythmic Action/Effects: Slows supraventricular tachycardia, decreasing the electrical activity by interrupting the reentry pathways through the AV node. Indication: PSVT Rhythm (after vagal maneuvers) Contraindication: Hypersensitivity 2nd & 3rd degree AV heart block, Sick Sinus Syndrome, A-Fib Side Effects: Syncope, Chest Pain, facial flushing, SOB, dizziness, hypotension Adult Dose: 6mg IV push with 20cc NS fluid bolus, a repeat dose of 12mg in 1-2 minutes up to 2X may be given if not converted. Pediatric Dose: 0.1mg/kg rapid IV push followed by 5cc bolus, repeat 0.2mg/kg x 1 Cautions: Half life is 5 seconds. Pediatric doses don't exceed adult doses Albuterol Trade Name: Proventil, Ventolin Classification: Bronchodilator, Sympathomimetic Action/Effects: A beta2-adrenergic agonist which helps relax the bronchial smooth muscles Indication: Asthma, Relief of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease. Contraindications: These are relative to pt. symptoms: Cardiac dysrhythmias, Tachyarrhythmia's, Angina, HTN, diabetes Side Effects: Tremors, Dizziness, Anxiety, Palpitations, Tachycardia Adult Dose: 2.5mg/3ml of NS Pediatric Dose: 2.5mg in 3cc NS > 1 year old, 1.5mg in 3cc NS < 1 year old Cautions: Be aware of prior doses/ can interact with diuretics, digoxin, betablockers, & MAO inhibitors/ can have toxicity effects on vascular system if used with tricyclic antidepressants Amiodarone Trade Name: Cordarone Classification: Antiarrhythmic Action/Effects: Prolongs phase 3 of the cardiac action potential. Amiodarone increases the refractory period of sodium and potassium channels. This intern slows the cardiac action potential. Indication: V-Fib/V-Tach Pulseless Contraindication: Hypersensitivity Side Effects: Lung problems, Liver Problems, Epididymis