Asa class 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Paramedic Drug cards Latest 2023 Graded A+ Albuterol Trade Name Ventolin, Proventil, Proventil-HFA, AccuNeb, Vospire, ProAir Albuterol Official Name Albuterol Sulfate USP Albuterol Medication Class Sympathomimetic, Bronchodilator, beta2 agonist Albuterol Pharmacokinetics Onset: 5-8 min after inhalation Duration: 2-6 hr after inhalation Albuterol Pharmacodynamics Affects beta2 receptors Relaxes smooth muscle of bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature by stimulating receptors of the sympathe...

The nurse is caring for a client with a severe nosebleed. The health care provider inserts a nasal sponge. What should the nurse teach the client about this intervention? A. The sponge creates a risk for viral sinusitis B. The sponge can stay in place for 3 to 4 days if needed C. The client should remain supine while the sponge is in place D. NSAIDs are contraindicated while the sponge is in place ANS: B _____________________________________________________________________________________...

1st order neuron = - dorsal rood ganglia 2nd order neuron = - dorsal horn 3rd order neuron = - thalamus A patient presents for visceral pelvic pain after receiving radiation for rectal cancer. Which procedure is most likely to provide pain relief of this patient - Superior hypogastric plexus block A patient with 90% stenosis of his right carotid artery requires surgical intervention. What patient data suggests that carotid artery stenting would be a safer approach than carotid endarterecto...

Treatment of OD (ASA) - activated charcoal, gastric lavage, laxative, or drug therapy for OD why is acetaminophen not good at treating arthritis? - It has no anti-inflammatory properties, so it is not useful in treating arthritis or tissue pain/swelling following injury Opioid dependence - Potential to cause physical & psychologic dependence Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) Combinations with nonnarcotic analgesics Roles of the nurse for opioid therapy - 1. Monitor Patient's condition & ...

Dr. C's MPJE: Chapter 2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Which class of drugs is described below? High potential for abuse and severe potential for dependence (addiction); No currently accepted medical use in treatment in the US Schedule I (C1) drugs List examples of C-1 drugs. Opiates and derivatives such as heroin and dihydromorphine; hallucinogens such as marijuana, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), peyote, and mescaline; and depressants such as methaqualone Is marijuana legal in FL? Whil...

Paramedic Pharmacology Questions and Answers Already Passed Activated Charcoal CLASS: adsorbent ACTIONS: adsorbs toxins by chemical binding and prevents GI absorption INDICATIONS: poisoning following emesis or when emesis is contraindicated CONTRAINDICATIONS: none in severe poisoning PRECAUTIONS: should only be administered following emesis in which it is so indicated, use with caution in patients with altered mental status, may absorb ipecac; if ipecac is administered, wait at least 10 mins to ...

Surgery EOR: Preoperative/Postoperative Care All Answers Correct 5 Ws of post-op complications. Which is the MC cause of post-op fever? Water Wound <---MC cause Walking Wonder drugs/Whopper Acidosis and hyperglycemia cause K to do what? Airway concerns with surgery Shift out of the cells Wind Tracheal deviation - can be issue for maintaining airway during surgery Arterial blood gas interpretation Causes of hyponatremia in the surgical patient? Common i...

MRA recommendation for CHF 1. symptomatic HFrEF </= 35% 2. Post-MI with </=40% and either HF symptoms or DM MRA CI 1. eGFR <30 2. SCr >/=2.5 in male, >/=2.0 in female 3. K >5.0 4. pt already on combination therapy with ACEI + ARB (d/t increase risk of hyperkalemia with MRA) Hydralazine/isosorbide recommended for which CHF patients? 1. AA patients with NYHA class III/IV taking ACEI/ARB , BB +/- MRA 2. any symptomatic HFrEF patients who are intolerant to ACE...

Yr 4 Anaesthesia MCQs with 100% Complete Solutions The triad of anaesthesia comprises A. Hypnosis, monitoring, and airway management B. Sedation, pain management and airway management C. Sedation, muscle relaxation and analgesia D. Hypnosis, analgesia and immobility -Answer-D What are the minimum requirements for effective surgical anaesthesia? A. An immobile surgical field with good analgesia B. An unaware and immobile patient C. Artificial ventilation and hypnosis D. Sedation and mu...

Texas MPJE, Ultimate Texas MPJE 2022 Texas pharmacist can administer all vaccines - ANSWER True What age can pharmacist administer influenza - ANSWER 7 What is the min age for all other vaccines - ANSWER 14 How many hours for nuclear training - ANSWER 700 hours State board is made up of how many members - ANSWER 11 How many pharmacists are on the state board - ANSWER 7 How many techs are on the state board - ANSWER 1 How many public members are on the state board? - A...