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GCC Nursing Medications - Block 2- Med-Surg Study Set Exam
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GCC Nursing Medications - Block 2-Med-Surg Study Set Exam
Epinephrine (EpiPen) - Answer Bronchodilators Adrenergics
1. action: stimulates nervous system, causing bronchodilation. Sympathomimetic,
meaning it mimics the effects of the sympathetic nervous sytem.
2. indications (give if): severe allergic reaction
3. contraindications (don´t give if): heart attack, hypothermia, hypertension
4. dose: pediatric--- 0.15 mg
adult--- 0.30 mg
Albuterol (Proventil) - Answer Bronchodilators Adrenergics
CLASS: sympathomimetic (Beta 2 selective)
ACTIONS: Short-Acting bronchodilation
INDICATIONS: asthma, reversible bronchospasm associated with COPD
CONTRAINDICATIONS: symptomatic tachycardia, known hypersensitivity to drug
PRECAUTIONS: Tachycardia & Tremors. BP, HR, and ECG results should be monitored,
use caution in patients with known heart disease
SIDE EFFECTS: palpitations, anxiety, headache, dizziness, sweating
ROUTE: inhalation (via NEB)
ADULT DOSAGE: 0.5 mL (2.5 mg) in 2.5 mL of NaCl over 5-15 mins via NEB
PEDIATRIC DOSAGE: 0.15 mg/kg (0.03 mL/kg) in 2.5 mL normal saline via NEB
Phentolamine Mesylate (Regitine) - Answer Agents for pheochromocytoma
Alpha 1 adrenergic antagonist (blocker)
NOTE: Given for catecholamine crisis...
INDICATIONS: Prevention or treatment of dermal necrosis and sloughing following
intravenous admin or extravasation of norephinephrine and Dilatin.
AC TIONS: Decreases peripheral vascular resistance, treats hypertension, treats
infiltration of dopamine/dobutamine, and is cardioselective
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