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

2022
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272

Pages:

2
Author:

Maverick Martin

ACETAMINOPHEN ACTIVATED CHARCOAL ADENOSINE Name/Class: ACETAMINOPHEN (Tylenol, Anacin-3)/Analgesic, Antipyretic Description: Acetaminophen is a clinically proven analgesic/antipyretic with little effect on platelet function. Indications: For mild to moderate pain and fever when aspirin is otherwise not tolerated. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, children under 3 years. Precautions: Patients with hepatic disease; children under 12 years with arthritic conditions; alcoholism; malnutrition; and thrombocytopenia. Dosage/Route: 325 to 650 mg. PO/4 to 6 hours. 650 mg PR/4 to 6 hours. Name/Class: ACTIVATED CHARCOAL (Actidose)/Adsorbent Description: Activated charcoal is a specially prepared charcoal that will adsorb and bind toxins from the gastrointestinal tract. Indications: Acute ingested poisoning. Contraindications: An airway that cannot be controlled; ingestion of cyanide, mineral acids, caustic alkalis, organic solvents, iron, ethanol, methanol. Precautions: Administer only after emesis or in those cases where emesis is contraindicated. Dosage/Route: 1 g/kg mixed with at least 6 to 8 oz of water, then PO or via an NG tube. Name/Class: ADENOSINE (Adenocard)/Antidysrhythmic Description: Adenosine is a naturally occurring agent that can “chemically cardiovert” PSVT to a normal sinus rhythm. It has a half-life of 10 seconds and does not cause hypotension. Indications: Narrow, complex paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia refractory to vagal maneuvers. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, 2nd- and 3rd-degree heart block, sinus node disease, or asthma. Precautions: It may cause transient dysrhythmias. COPD. Dosage/Route: 6 mg rapidly (over 1 to 2 sec) IV, then flush the line rapidly with saline. If ineffective, 12 mg in 1 to 2 min, may be repeated. Ped: 0.1 mg/kg (over 1 to 2 sec) IV followed by rapid saline flush, then 0.2 mg/kg in 1 to 2 min to max 12 mg.