BLS Drug Flashcards

Generic Name: Epi

Trade Name: EpiPen, Adrenaclick, Twinject,
Medihaler-Epi

Delivery System: Autoinjecter, IV

Indications: wheezing, respiratory distress,
hypotension from anaphylaxis

Contraindications: hypertension, hypothermia

Medication Form: liquid

Dosage: .3mg adult, .15mg child (jr)

A​dministration: lateral thigh, hold for 10 seconds

Actions: bronchodialation, vasoconstriction

Side Effects: hypertension, tachycardia, anxiety

Reassessment: watch for return of indications

Generic Name: Aspirin

Trade Name: Ecotrin, Bayer

Delivery System: Orally (chewed or swallowed)

Indications: MI, chest pain/ pressure, headache

Contraindications: hypersensitivity to aspirin, liver damage, bleeding disorders

Medication Form: pill

Dosage: 325mg chewed (1 adult pill or 4 child pills)

Administration: orally chewed

Actions: anti-inflammatory, inhibits platelet clumping

Side Effects:nausea / vomiting / stomach pain, allergic reactions

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Generic Name: O₂

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Delivery System: NRB, nasal cannula, BVM, CPAP

Indications: respiratory distress, suspicion of shock/hypoxia

Contraindications: smoking, fire, some COPD patients

Medication Form: compressed in tank

Dosage: low flow (1-2 lpm) : chronic lung disease
med flow (4-6 lpm) : precautionary use for trauma, chest pain
high flow (10-15 lpm) : severe respiratory distress

NRB & BVM 10-15L/min; NC 4-6L/min

Administration: Inhilation

Actions: reverses hypoxia/shock, increased internal respiration

Side Effects: nasal drying

Reassessment: monitor during transport

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