University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 180 | Pharmacology
Academic year:

2022
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93

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2
Author:

Shyanne Johnson

NITROUS OXIDE NOREPINEPHRINE OXYGEN Name/Class: NITROUS OXIDE (Nitronox)/Analgesic (gas) Description: Nitrous oxide is a self-administered analgesic gas composed of 50% oxygen and 50% nitrous oxide. Its effects last only 2 to 5 minutes after administration ceases. Indications: Musculoskeletal, burn, and ischemic chest pain and severe anxiety (including hyperventilation). Contraindications: Possible bowel obstruction, pneumothorax or tension pneumothorax, COPD, head injury, impaired mental status, or drug intoxication. Precautions: Use in well-ventilated area. It may cause nausea and vomiting. Dosage/Route: It is self-administered inhalation until the pain is relieved or the patient drops the mask. Name/Class: NOREPINEPHRINE (Levophed)/Sympathomimetic Agent Description: Norepinephrine is a naturally occurring catecholamine and causes vasoconstriction, cardiac stimulation, and increased blood pressure, myocardial oxygen demand, and coronary blood flow. Indications: Refractory hypotension and neurogenic shock. Contraindications: Hypotension due to hypovolemia. Precautions: Hypertension, hyperthyroidism, severe heart disease, elderly, MAO inhibitor therapy, patients receiving tricyclic antidepressants. Monitor blood pressure frequently and infuse the drug through the largest vein available as it may cause tissue necrosis. Dosage/Route: 0.5 to 30 mcg/min IV, titrated to BP. Ped: 0.01 mcg/kg/min (rarely used). Name/Class: OXYGEN/Oxidizing Agent (Gas) Description: Oxygen is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas, essential for life. It is one of the most important emergency drugs. Indications: Hypoxia or anticipated hypoxia, or in any medical or trauma patient to improve respiratory efficiency. Contraindications: There are no contraindications to oxygen therapy. Precautions: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and very prolonged administration of high concentrations in the newborn. Dosage/Route: Hypoxia: 100% by inhalation or IPPV.