Emergency Drug Test
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jessicaahamness on April 6, 2010
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Danish | English |
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| Adrenalin/Epinephrine |  Vasoconstrictor; Relieves anaphylactic shock |
| Aminophylline | Bronchodilator; Relaxes smooth muscle of the respiratory tract |
| Benadryl | Antihistamine; Relieves allergic symptoms |
| Compazine | Antiemetic; Relieves symptoms of nausea and vomiting |
| Dextrose | Used for hyoglycemia to counteract hyperinsulinism |
| Digoxin | Cardiac Drug; Used for CHF, arryhthmias, slows and strengthens heartbeat |
| Diuril | Promotes excretion of urine |
| Hydrocortisone | Anti-Inflammatory; suppress swelling and shock |
| Ipecac Syrup | Emetic; Induces vomiting in certain types of poisonings |
| Narcan | Antidote; Used in narcotic overdose |
| Nitroglycerin | Vasodilatorr; Dilates coronary arteries, used in treatment of angina pectoris |
| Valium | Antianxiety, Muscle Relaxant; Used to calm very anxious patients and to relax muscles, schedule IV drug, therefore must be kept in locked cabinet |
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