MA160 Wk 4 - Emergency Drugs
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bertmoyer1 on January 21, 2010
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Latin | English |
|---|---|
| Adrenalin or Epinephrine |  A vasoconstrictor....... Relieves anaphylactic shock |
| Aminophyiline | A bronchodilator........ Relaxes smooth muscle of the respiratory tract. |
| Benadryl | An antihistamine........ that relieves allergic symptoms |
| Compazine | An antiemetic........... Relieves symptoms of nausea & vomiting |
| Dextrose | Used for hypoglycemia........ to counteract hyperinsulinism |
| Digoxin | Cardiac drug....... Used for congestive heart failure ( CHF ) arrythmias. Slows & strengthens heartbeat. |
| Diuril | Promotes excretion of urine. |
| Hydrocortisone | An anti-inflammatory........ Used to suppress swelling and shock. |
| Ipecac Syrup | Emetic....... Used to induce vomiting in certain types of poisonings. |
| Narcan | Antidote....... Used in narcotic overdose. |
| Nitroglycerin | Vasodilator........ Dilates coronary arteries. Used in treatment of angina pectoris. |
| Valium | Antianxiety,...... muscle relaxant. Used to calm very anxious Pt and to relax muscles. Valium is a Schedule IV drug & therefore must be kept in a locked cabinet. |
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