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Published	01/23/2024	Acetaminophen is the leading cause of serious liver injury in Canada. In patients taking OTC medications many inadvertently consume much higher doses …
Published	01/23/2024	Acetaminophen toxicity may occur in a single dose of more than how many grams for adults? For pediatrics mg/kg?
Published	01/23/2024	What may potentiate acetaminophen's hepatoxic effects?
Published	01/23/2024	Acetaminophen's pharmacokinetics: Onset - Peak - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for acetaminophen:What is the maximum in 24 hours for patients with suspected or known liver dysfunction?
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for acetaminophen: (4)
Published	01/23/2024	Pediatric dosages for acetaminophen:
Published	01/23/2024	At low doses acetylsalicylic acid inhibits what eicosanoid giving it its antiplatelet effects?
Published	01/23/2024	Acetylsalicylic acid pharmacokinetics: Onset - Peak - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	What is the most common adverse effect with acetylsalicylic acid?
Published	01/23/2024	ASA should not be given to children, esp. not those with chickenpox, influenza and flu-like illness due to the risk of what syndrome?
Published	01/23/2024	ETOH use with acetylsalicylic acid can increase the risk of?
Published	01/23/2024	ASA has the potential to increase the risk of bleeding in patients who are taking anticoagulant medications. What is recommended prior to administerin…
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for ASA: (4)
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for acetylsalicylic acid:
Published	01/23/2024	What four classifications does dimenhydrinate belong to?
Published	01/23/2024	Dimenhydrinate is indicated for: (2)
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for dimenhydrinate:
Published	01/23/2024	What are the two most common adverse effects with dimenhydrinate administration?
Published	01/23/2024	Symptoms of dimenhydrinate overdose are similar to what medications?
Published	01/23/2024	What patients must dimenhydrinate administration be used judiciously due to the potential oxytocic effects?
Published	01/23/2024	Dimenhydrinate pharmacokinetics: Onset - Peak - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	Which patient population is particularly susceptible to dimenhydrinate's effects? Use caution also in patients with? (6)
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for dimenhydrinate: repeat + IV push rate
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for dextrose:
Published	01/23/2024	Pediatric dosages for dextrose:
Published	01/23/2024	Potential adverse effect with dextrose
Published	01/23/2024	Clinicall consultation is recommended prior to administration of dextrose if what is suspected?
Published	01/23/2024	Dextrose pharmacokinetics: Onset - Peak - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	Epinephrine acts on both alpha and beta adrenergic receptors. Alpha stimulation leads to? (2)Beta stimulation leads to? (3)
Published	01/23/2024	Epinephrine pharmacokinetics: Onset - Peak - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	Epinephrine administration can result in the following common adverse effects (7)Rapid increases can occur in what two vital signs?
Published	01/23/2024	When considering epinephrine administration caution should be used in patients with CAD as they may develop...
Published	01/23/2024	What drug class can limit the effectiveness of epinephrine's bronchodilating and inotropic effects?
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for epinephrine: (2)
Published	01/23/2024	Pediatric dosages for epinephrine: (3)
Published	01/23/2024	What are the two contraindications for glucagon administraton?
Published	01/23/2024	Adverse effects with glucagon administration
Published	01/23/2024	Glucagon pharmacokinetics: Onset - Peak - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	Why is glucagon administration contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma?
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for ibuprofen (3)
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for ibuprofen:
Published	01/23/2024	Pediatric dosages for ibuprofen:
Published	01/23/2024	Ibuprofen pharmacokinetics: Onset - Peak - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	Most common adverse effect associated with ibuprofen?
Published	01/23/2024	Ibuprofen and NSAIDs have the potential to cause significant adverse reactions in patients with a history of? (3)
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for methoxyflurane: (7 groups)
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for methoxyflurane:
Published	01/23/2024	What is the max dose of methoxyflurane a paramedic may be exposed to in a 24 hour period?
Published	01/23/2024	Adverse effects of methoxyflurane: (5)
Published	01/23/2024	Methoxyflurane pharmacokinetics: Onset - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for naloxone: (2)
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for naloxone:
Published	01/23/2024	Pediatric dosing for naloxone:
Published	01/23/2024	Explain why pediatric patients have higher relative dosages of naloxone than adults?
Published	01/23/2024	Naloxone pharmacokinetics: Onset - Peak - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	Adverse effects associated with naloxone:
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for NTG: (5 groups)
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for NTG:
Published	01/23/2024	Nitroglycerin pharmacokinetics: Onset - Peak - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	Adverse effects with NTG: (3)
Published	01/23/2024	Nitrous oxide is a {{c1::inhaled anesthetic}} indicated for moderate to severe pain.
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for nitrous oxide? (Besides comply which is obvious)P.A.I.N.
Published	01/23/2024	Substances that can potentiate the depressant effects of nitrous oxide: (4)
Published	01/23/2024	Adverse effects associated with nitrous oxide: (6)
Published	01/23/2024	Salbutamol is classed as both a {{c1::bronchodilator}} and {{c1::sympathomimetic}} indicated for the treatment of bronchospasm at the PCP le…
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for salbutamol: (2)
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for salbutamol:
Published	01/23/2024	Pediatric dosages for salbutamol:
Published	01/23/2024	Salbutamol pharmacokinetics: Onset - Peak - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	Salbutamol administration must be discontinued if signs of toxicity develop. These include severe tremors, ventricular arrhythmias and heart rates abo…
Published	01/23/2024	Adverse effects of salbutamol include:
Published	01/23/2024	Tranexamic acid is classed as both a {{c1::hemostatic and antifibrinolytic agent}}.
Published	01/23/2024	TXA prevents clot degradation by competing for {{c1::TPA receptor sites.}}
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for TXA: (4)
Published	01/23/2024	TXA's onset of action is {{c1::immediate}}.
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for TXA:
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosage for glucagon:
Published	01/23/2024	Pediatric dosages for glucagon:
Published	01/23/2024	A blood glucose measurement of {{c1::< 4.0 mmol/L}} is considered hypoglycemia and should be corrected.
Published	01/23/2024	Ipratropium is a {{c1::anticholinergic bronchodilator::class}}.
Published	01/23/2024	Ipratropium is indicated for {{c1::severe bronchospasm}} in asthma and COPD.
Published	01/23/2024	Ipratropium is a derivative of {{c1::atropine}} which explains its anticholinergic effects.
Published	01/23/2024	Ipratropium pharmacokinetics: Onset - Peak - Duration
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for ipratropium:
Published	01/23/2024	Pediatric dosages for ipratropium:
Published	01/23/2024	Adverse effects of ipratropium: (4)
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for ipratropium:
Published	01/23/2024	Dexamethasone is a anti-inflammatory systemic {{c1::corticosteroid::class}} indicated as adjunctive treatment for {{c1::croup and bronchospasm se…
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for dexamethasone: (2)
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosages for Dexamethasone:
Published	01/23/2024	Pediatric dosages for dexamethasone:
Published	01/23/2024	Dexamethasone and hydrocortisone should be used with caution when patients have a past medical history of heart failure or hypertension. Why?
Published	01/23/2024	Dexamethasone crosses the placenta, some studies have found an association between corticosteroid use in the first trimester with {{c1::oral clefts}} …
Published	01/23/2024	Hydrocortisone is a {{c1::systemic corticosteroid::class}} indicated at the PCP level to treat {{c1::acute adrenal crisis}}.
Published	01/23/2024	Contraindications for hydrocortisone: (2)
Published	01/23/2024	Adult dosage for hydrocortisone:
Published	01/23/2024	Hydrocortisone works by decreasing inflammation by suppressing migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversing increased capillary {{c1::membr…
Published	01/23/2024	Nitroglycerin is a {{c1::antianginal}}. What is its mechanism of action?
Published	01/23/2024	{{c1::Acetylsalicyclic acid::med}} is indicated when patients have chest pain or signs and symptoms consistent with cardiac ischemia (ACS)
Published	01/23/2024	{{c1::Dextrose}} is indicated for suspected or known hypoglycemia.
Published	01/23/2024	{{c1::Dextrose}} provides an immediate source of glucose and water to nutrient-deficient cells, also causes transient osmotic diuresis.
Published	01/23/2024	{{c1::Epinephrine::med}} is classed as both a catecholamine and sympathomimetic.
Published	01/23/2024	{{c1::Glucagon}} is a pancreatic hormone and insulin antagonist.
Published	01/23/2024	Due to its mechanism of action {{c1::glucagon}} is not effective in treating hypoglycemia if liver {{c1::glycogen}} is not available to be c…
Published	01/23/2024	Glucagon is unlikely to reverse hypoglycemia produced by excessive consumption of {{c1::ETOH}}.
Published	01/23/2024	{{c1::Ibuprofen}} is a analgesic and antipyretic NSAID indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate pain.
Published	01/23/2024	Ibuprofen inhibits {{c1::prostaglandin}} synthesis, reducing pain, inflammation and pyrexia.
Published	01/23/2024	{{c1::Methoxyflurane::med}} is a inhaled fluorinated hydrocarbon volatile anesthetic.
Published	01/23/2024	{{c1::Methoxyflurane::med}} is indicated for self-administered relief from moderate to severe pain in conscious, hemodynamically stable patients.
Published	01/23/2024	{{c1::Naloxone::med}} is a narcotic antagonist and is indicated for the reversal of respiratory depression caused by suspected narcotic intoxication.
Published	01/23/2024	{{c1::Nitroglycerin}} is indicated for the relief from chest pain suggestive of acute coronary syndrome.
Published	01/23/2024	{{c1::TXA::med}} is indicated for signs of shock or hypoperfusion in association with an injury suggestive of occult or ongoing hemorrhage. Clinicall …
Published	01/23/2024	With MDIs spacers are recommended, but not required. With optimal technique {{c1::approx 20%}} of dose reaches lower airways with the rest hittin…
Published	01/23/2024	How is tranexamic acid supplied:How many mLs would you draw up for a patient with signs of shock or hypoperfusion who has ongoing hemorrhage?
Published	01/23/2024	How is liquid acetaminophen supplied:How many mLs would you draw up for a patient who weighs 8 kg?
Published	01/23/2024	How is ibuprofen supplied:How many tablets would you give a pediatric patient weighing 20 kg who requires analgesia?
Published	01/23/2024	How is PO acetaminophen supplied:How many tablets would you give a pediatric patient requiring analgesia who weighs 40 kg?
Published	01/23/2024	How is epinephrine supplied:How many mLs would you draw up for a pediatric patient who weighed 20 kg to treat for anaphylaxis?
Published	01/23/2024	How is acetylsalicylic acid supplied:How many tablets would you give to a patient with signs and symptoms consistent with cardiac ischemia?
Published	01/23/2024	How is glucagon supplied:How many mLs would you give to a pediatric patient weighing 20 kg?
Published	01/23/2024	How is nitroglycerin supplied:How many milligrams does a patient receive each SL spray?
Published	01/23/2024	How is naloxone supplied:How many mLs would you administer to a patient requiring a third dose?
Published	01/23/2024	How is dimenhydrinate supplied?How many mLs would you administer to a elderly or frail patient? (IM and IV)
Published	01/23/2024	How is nebulized ipratropium supplied:After clinicall approval how many mLs would you give an adult patient with COPD suffering from severe bronchospa…
Published	01/23/2024	How is nebulized salbutamol supplied:How many mLs would you put in nebulizer for a pediatric patient who was 11 months old?
Published	01/23/2024	How is MDI ipratropium supplied:How many doses can you administer to an adult with severe bronchospasm due to either asthma or COPD?
Published	01/23/2024	How is MDI salbutamol supplied:How many puffs could you give to a pediatric patient weighing 18 kg?
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