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A chemical compound that inhibits or kills the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and Protozoa.
Does NOT kill VIRUSES |
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What is the abbreviation for "antibiotic"?
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| What are the 5 categories of antibiotics? |
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- Broad Spectrum
- Narrow Spectrum
- Topical
- Oral
- Intravenous (IV)
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Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Drugs with analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory effects. |
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| What are 3 examples of NSAIDS? |
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- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen
- Naproxen
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| What are 3 Side Effects of NSAIDS? |
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- Gastric Irritation (stomach ache, heartburn, nausea)
- Lack of appetite
- Prolongation of clotting time
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| What are some cautions and warnings in using NSAIDS? |
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- Hypersensitivity (overreaction of immune system)
- Aspirin may cause ASTHMA symptoms to worsen
- Peptic ulcer or gastric bleeding
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A physically active substance released from mast cells as part of an allergic reaction in humans.
It stimulates gastric secretion and causes dilation of capillaries, constrictionof bronchial smooth muscle, and decreased blood pressure. |
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| What is an Antihistamine? |
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A drug that combats the histamine released during an allergic reaction by blocking the action of the histamine on the tissue.
Antihistamines do NOT stop the formation of histamine nor do they stop the allergic reaction. - it just protects tissues from histamine effects. (Blocks te receptor site) |
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| What are 3 examples of Antihistamines? |
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- Allegra (fexofenadine)
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- Claritin (loratadine)
*Common Side Effects include: Sleepiness and Dry Mouth |
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| What are side effects are analgesics? |
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- Respiratory distress can occur with repeated doses
- May cause nausea and vomiting
- Morphine causes pupil constriction and inhibits pupil reactions which hinders a pupil assessment
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| What are 2 primary examples of Army analgesics? |
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| What is the preferred method of administration for Morphine? |
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| IV - faster pain responseand provides route for Narcan in event of overdose. |
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| What is the dosage for Morphine? |
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Initial Dose: 5mg slow IVP over 1 to 2 mins. Should be diluted in 5mg of sterile water or normal saline PTA
Repeated Doses: May be given every 5 min. Most adults experience pain relief after 10-20mg. |
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| What is the morphine dosage for IM? |
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| Usually a prefilled cartridge of 5-10mg |
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| What is the appropriate site for giving Morphine IM? |
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- Deltoid Muscle (can only handle 2mL of medicine)
- Buttocks
- Vastus Lateralis (outer thigh)
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| What do you do with unused Morphine? |
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| Place the unused amount in another syringe and use later. Don't waste morphine if you don't have to. |
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| How do you document morphine administration? |
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Document injection site and amount given.
Write an "M" and time on casualty's forehead |
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| How many mg are normally in a US Military auto injector? |
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| What forms do we document morphine administration? |
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- DD Form 1380
- TC3 Card (DA Form 7565)
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| When is Fentanyl (actiq) used? |
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| When the pt has an allergy to morphine |
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| What is the dosage for Fentanyl? |
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800 mcg transbuccally (lollipop)
Recommended to tape stick to pt's finger to prevent OD
Reassess pt every 15 min
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| How does Narcan (naloxone) work? |
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| Binds with the same receptors in the brain that narcotics normally attach to. Narcan blocks the narcotic from binding with brain receptors. |
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| What are the contraindications of Narcan? |
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| No absolute contraindications. |
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| What are the routes of administration for Narcan? |
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| What is The dosage for Narcan? |
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O.4 mg - 2 mg slow IVP over 2 min
May need to be repeated 3-4 times
Some recommend 10-20 mg for morphine OD |
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| What are Meloxicam (mobic) and Acetominophen (tTylenol) used for? |
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Mild/moderate pain in soldiers still able to fight.
Won't cause sedation or confusion causing the soldier to continue battle |
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| What is the dose for Meloxicam? |
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| What is the dose for Acetominophen? |
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| 650 mg bilayered caplets, 2 caplets PO every 8 hrs |
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| What is a contraindication for the Percocet combo? |
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| Person who drinks more than three alcoholic beverages per day or has alcoholic liver disease |
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| What is the dosage for Phenergan (promethazine)? |
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| What is the dosage for Epi? |
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| What is the dosage for Benadryl? |
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