TAUC Medications Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed

TAUC Medications Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed Acetaminophen - Answers also called: Tylenol drug type: NSAID given for: fever reducer and pain reliever dosing: 500-1000 mg for adults (500 mg pill) 15 mg/kg for kids (160 mg/5mL) caution: filtered through liver Adenosine - Answers also called: Adenocard type of drug: antiarrhythmic drug given for: convert SVT route: IV first dose: 6 mg RAPID IV with saline second and third (if first doesn't work): 12 mg with saline caution: must be on cardiac monitor, must be on IV fluids, must have provider at bedside Oxymetazoline HCL - Answers also called: Afrin Nasal Spray type of drug: vasoconstrictor given for: nose bleeds and congestion route: IN (30 mL spray bottle in ENT tote) caution: only given by provider, can rebound swelling if taken too often *Albuterol Sulfate - Answers also called: Ventolin type of drug: bronchodilator given for: bronchospasms in RSV, asthma, COPD dosage: 2.5 mg/3mL in a nebulizer solution; can be mixed with Atrovent for DuoNeb can be given by itself to kids or second dose for adults caution: cause nervousness, tremors, high heart rate, uneven heart beats Aspirin - Answers type of drug: NSAID given for: prevents blood cots in cardiac events dosage: 324 mg (4 chewables) caution: increase in bleeding in those at risks Atropine - Answers given for: symptomatic bradycardia dosage: 0.5 mg IV caution: must be on heart monitor Cefazolin - Answers also called: Ancef type of med: antibiotic for bacterial infection dosage: 1 g route: IM or IVPB caution: for patients with penicillin allergy Ceftriaxone - Answers also called: Rocephin type of med: antibiotic for bacterial infection dosage: 250 mg - 1 g route: IV or IVPB caution: if penicillin allergy , no lidocaine reconstitution Clindamycin - Answers also called: Cleocin type of med: antibiotic for bacterial infection (good for those with pen allergies) dosage: 300-900 mg rout: IM or IVPB caution: watch for rashes/diarrhea Clonidine - Answers type of med: antihypertensive given: lower BP dose: 1 tablet route: PO caution: monitor for change in heartbeat, dizziness Dexamethasone - Answers 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) - Answers given for: increases blood sugar (hypoglycemia) dosage and route: 1 mL/1 kg IV