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What are ACLS meds
- advanced cardiac life support
- used during cardiac resuscitation efforts
6 ACLS meds?
- Atropine
- Dopamine
- Epinephrine (adrenalin)
- Norepinephrine (Levophed)
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Vasopressin
What are analgesics?

used to alleviate pain
6 narcotic analgesics?
- Dilaudid (hydropmorphone)
- Fentanyl
- Morphine
- Percocet (oxycodone/acetaminophen)
- Tramadol (ultram)
- Vicodin (hydrocodone)
3 NSAID analgesics?
- Ibuprofen (motrin)
- Naproxin (naprosyn)
- Toradol (Ketorolac)
What are anti-arrhythmics?

used for correcting abnormal rhythms in the heart
5 anti-arrhythmic medicines?
- Adenosine (adenocard)
- Amiodarone
- Cardizem (diltiazem)
- Magnesium Sulfate (mag sulfate)
- Verapamil
What are antibiotics?

used to treat or protect against bacterial infections
What are anticoagulants?

used to thin the blood to decrease the likelihood of blood clots
What are thrombolytics?

dangerous meds that break apart clots that have already formed
List 6 anti-coagulation/thrombolytic medications
- Aspirin (ASA)
- Coumadin (warfarin)
- Heparin
- Lovenox (Enoxaparin)
- Plavix
- tPA
What are anticonvulsants?

used the decrease the likelihood of seizures
What is an antiemetic?

used to reduce nausea and vomiting
What are 4 antiemetics?
- Droperidol (Inaspine)
- Phenergan (Promethazine)
- Reglan (Metoclopraminde)
- Zofran (Ondansetron)
What are antihistamines?

used to reverse allergic reactions
What is an example of an antihistamine?
- Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)
- Antivert (Meclazine)
What are antihypoglycemics?

used to increase blood glucose levels
1 example of antihypoglycemics?

D50
2 examples of antihyperglycemics?
- Regular Insulin
- Lantus
What are antihypertensives?

used to decrease blood pressure
What are 4 antihypertensives?
- atenolol
- clonidine (catapres)
- Lopressor (metropolol)
- Propanolol (Inderal)
What are antipsychotics?

used to decrease psychotic behavior
What are 2 antipsychotics?
- Haldol (Haloperidol)
- Geodon
What are anxiolytics?

used to decrease feelings of anxiousness
4 anxiolytics?
- Ativan (lorazepam)
- Klonopin (Clonazepam)
- Valium (Diazepam)
- Xanax (Alprazolam)
What are bronchodialators?

used to dilate the airways and improve respiratory function
3 bronchodialators?
- Albuterol
- Atrovent
- Xopenex
What are corticosteroids?

steroids used to decrease inflammation
3 examples of corticosteroids?
- decadron
- prednisone (prednisolone)
- solumedrol
What is a diuretic?

used to remove water from the body by changing urine concentration
Example of a diuretic?

Lasix (Furosemide)
What are GI meds used for?

to ease gastrointestinal discomforts
6 examples of GI meds?
- GI cocktail
- Nexium
- Pepcid
- Prevacid
- Prilosec
- Protonix
What are inductions agents used for?

to induce anesthesia prior to a procedure that requires sedation
4 examples of induction agents?
- Etomidate
- Propofol (Diprivan)
- Ketamine
- Versed (Midazolam)
What are local analgesics?

used to numb a localized area of tissue, usually for wound repairs
3 examples of local analgesics?
- Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
- Marcaine (Bupivacaine or Sensorcaine)
- Tetracine ophthalmic
What are muscle relaxants?

used to relax muscle tension or spasms
4 examples of muscle relaxants?
- Flexeril
- Norflex
- Skelaxin
- Valium (Diazepam)
What is a narcotic antagonist?

used to counteract opioid overdose
1 example of narcotic antagonist?

Narcan
What are neuromuscular blockers/paralytics?

used to paralyze the muscles of the body, usually used to prepare the patient for intubation
4 examples of neuromuscular blockers/paralytics?
- Succinylcholine (Sux)
- Pancuronium
- Rocuronium (Rock, Zemuron)
- Vecuronium
What is potassium used for?

to treat hypokalemia (low potassium)
What can be used to create hypokalemia?

KCl (K-Dur)
What are sedatives used for?

to calm or mildly sedate the patient
6 examples of sedatives?
- Ambien (Zolpidem)
- Ativan (Lorazepam)
- Bendaryl (Diphenhydramine)
- Klonopin (Clonazepam)
- Valium (Diazepam)
- Versed (Midazolam)
- Xanax (Alprazolam)
What are vasodilators used for?

to dilate blood vessels to improve blood flow
2 examples of vasodilators?
- Nitropaste (Nitro-Dur)
- Nitroglycerin (NTG)
What are 2 medications used to treat vertigo/associated dizziness?
- Antivert (Meclazine)
- Valium (Diazepam)
What can be used for corneal abrasions?

Flouroscein
What can be used for esophageal FB?

Glucagon
What can be used for elevated bilirubin?

Lactulose
What can be used for a burn?

Silvadine
What can be used for a skin tear?

Tetanus diphtheria

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