Activated charcoal
Action -ANSWER-Inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of toxic
substances
Activated charcoal
Dose -ANSWER-Adult:
,50gm PO
Pediatric:
1gm/kg PO;
minimum dose 10gm
Maximum dose 50gm
Activated charcoal
Route -ANSWER-PO
Activated charcoal
Contraindications -ANSWER-Altered mental status; ingestion of acid,
alkalis, or petroleum distillate;
an inability to swallow; previous administration of an emetic
Bronchodilator metered dose inhaler
Dose -ANSWER-Both Adult and Pediatric:
Assisted patient in administering his or her own bronchodilator
metered dose inhaler exactly as prescribed
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
Class -ANSWER-Antihistamine
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl)
Action -ANSWER-Blocks histamine receptors; has some sedative
effects; anti-cholinergic
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