Common ER Medications Flashcards

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What is the use of Adenosine?

Antiarrhythmic commonly used in chemical cardioversion of supraventricular tachycardia (correct)

Used to treat hypertension

Pain relief

Antibiotic for bacterial infections

Amiodarone is commonly used to treat which condition?

Throat infections

Mild anxiety

Life-threatening arrhythmias (correct)

Skin infections

What is Acnef used for?

Typically an IV antibiotic given to patients being admitted for a bacterial infection

What conditions is Ativan/Lorazepam typically used to treat?

Anxiety and/or agitation; also used to stop an active epileptic seizure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of Atropine?

Most commonly used during cardiac arrest to speed up heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What type of infections is Azithromycin/Zithromax used to treat?

Less serious bacterial infections Signup and view all the answers

What is Bacitracin?

A common antibiotic ointment used when dressing wounds in the ER Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of Bactrim?

A common oral antibiotic used to treat less serious bacterial infections Signup and view all the answers

What condition does Cardizem/Diltiazem help treat?

Arrhythmias, especially atrial fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

How is Catapres/Clonidine used?

Typically used to treat acutely high blood pressure in the ER Signup and view all the answers

What type of antibiotic is Cefepime?

A cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat more life-threatening infections Signup and view all the answers

What is Ciprofloxacin commonly used for?

A very common oral antibiotic used to treat a variety of infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Coumadin/Warfarin?

Most common blood thinner used to treat and prevent clots; requires routine INR checks Signup and view all the answers

What type of medication is Decadron?

A common oral steroid used to help treat inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What condition does Digoxin help treat?

A common treatment for atrial fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

What is Dilaudid known for?

America's most requested IV pain medication; a narcotic 7-8 times stronger than Morphine Signup and view all the answers

What is Duoneb (Albuterol+Atrovent) used for?

A two-medication breathing treatment to help open the airway Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Dopamine?

IV medication that helps improve blood flow, typically in cardiac arrest scenarios Signup and view all the answers

What condition does Epinephrine treat?

Used to treat severe allergic reactions and to help jump start the heart in cardiac arrest scenarios Signup and view all the answers

What is Etomidate used for?

A common, rapid-onset sedative used in many ER procedures including endotracheal intubation Signup and view all the answers

What is Fentanyl?

A very strong narcotic pain medication with a rapid onset and short duration Signup and view all the answers

What type of infections does Flagyl treat?

A common oral antibiotic often used to treat STIs among other infections Signup and view all the answers

What is GI cocktail composed of?

Antacid, Lidocaine, Donnatal Signup and view all the answers

What is Haldol?

A common antipsychotic; injections may be used in the ER to treat acute exacerbations Signup and view all the answers

What type of medication is heparin?

An injectable blood thinner used to treat and prevent blood clots Signup and view all the answers

What is hydrocodone/Norco used for?

A common oral narcotic pain medication used to treat moderate to severe pain Signup and view all the answers

What type of infections does Keflex treat?

A common oral antibiotic used to treat a variety of infections, commonly skin infections and UTIs Signup and view all the answers

What is labetalol?

A common beta blocker that may be given IV for severe hypertensive episodes Signup and view all the answers

What is Lasix commonly used for?

The most common diuretic used to treat fluid overload, commonly for CHF Signup and view all the answers

What is Levaquin known for?

A common and diverse antibiotic used frequently in IV and oral forms Signup and view all the answers

What is Levophed/norepinephrine used for in cardiac arrest scenarios?

Commonly used to treat low blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is Lidocaine commonly used for?

Commonly injected for local anesthesia for procedures such as laceration repairs Signup and view all the answers

What is Lovenox used for?

An injectable blood thinner used to treat DVT, typically injected subcutaneously by patients at home Signup and view all the answers

What is Meclizine/Antivert used for?

A common antihistamine used to treat the room-spinning dizziness of vertigo Signup and view all the answers

What is Morphine commonly used for?

A very common narcotic pain medication given for moderate to severe pain Signup and view all the answers

What is Narcan used for?

An opioid antagonist; used to immediately reverse the effects of narcotic overdose Signup and view all the answers

What condition does Nitroglycerin (NTG) treat?

Commonly used to treat chest pain and/or high blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is Phenergan used for?

Common antiemetic; secondary choice to Zofran because it causes drowsiness Signup and view all the answers

What condition is Prednisone typically used to treat?

Very common steroid used to treat inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What type of medication is Propofol?

Common sedative used for procedures/surgeries Signup and view all the answers

What is Protonix used for?

Common proton pump inhibitor most commonly used to treat GERD and associated symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What does Rocephin treat?

Common antibiotic often used via IV to treat more life-threatening infections Signup and view all the answers

What is Solu-Medrol used for?

A common injectable steroid used to treat inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What is Succinylcholine used for?

A short-acting paralytic used in procedures, especially endotracheal intubation Signup and view all the answers

What is Tetracaine typically used for?

A local anesthetic, often used in eye drop form in the ER Signup and view all the answers

What is Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)?

The 'clot buster drug' used to dissolve clots in the brain in stroke scenarios Signup and view all the answers

What is Toradol/Ketorolac used for?

A common NSAID used for moderate pain; stronger than OTC counterparts Signup and view all the answers

What is Vancomycin used to treat?

A common antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by gram-positive bacteria unresponsive to other antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What is Versed commonly used for?

A common sedative used before surgeries/procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is Zofran/Ondansetron used for?

Most common medication in the ER; used to treat and/or prevent nausea Signup and view all the answers

What is Zosyn used for?

A common IV antibiotic used to treat a variety of acute bacterial infections Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Common Emergency Room Medications

Adenosine: Antiarrhythmic drug effective for chemical cardioversion of supraventricular tachycardia.
Amiodarone: Used to manage life-threatening acute arrhythmias.
Acnef: IV antibiotic typically administered to patients with bacterial infections upon admission.
Ativan/Lorazepam: Indicated for anxiety or agitation; also used to halt active epileptic seizures.
Atropine: Primarily utilized in cardiac arrest situations to increase heart rate.
Azithromycin/Zithromax: Common antibiotic prescribed for less serious bacterial infections.
Bacitracin: Antibiotic ointment frequently used for wound care in the emergency room.
Bactrim: Oral antibiotic aimed at treating less severe bacterial infections.
Cardizem/Diltiazem: Treatment of choice for arrhythmias, especially atrial fibrillation.
Catapres/Clonidine: Administered to address acute hypertension.
Cefepime: Cephalosporin antibiotic effective against severe, life-threatening infections.
Ciprofloxacin ("Cipro"): Widely used oral antibiotic for a variety of infections.
Coumadin/Warfarin: Most prevalent blood thinner for the prevention and treatment of clots; requires regular INR monitoring.
Decadron: Oral steroid utilized for its anti-inflammatory effects.
Digoxin: Commonly prescribed for managing atrial fibrillation.
Dilaudid: Highly requested narcotic pain medication, significantly more potent than morphine.
Duoneb (Albuterol+Atrovent): Combination inhalation treatment to facilitate airway dilation.
Dopamine: IV medication enhancing blood flow, particularly in cardiac arrest cases.
Epinephrine: Key treatment for severe allergic reactions and intracardiac resuscitation in arrest situations.
Etomidate: Rapid-onset sedative applied in various ER procedures, including intubation.
Fentanyl: Strong narcotic with quick effects; can be administered via a transdermal patch for chronic pain.
Flagyl: Oral antibiotic often used for sexually transmitted infections and various other infections.
GI cocktail: Combination of antacid, lidocaine, and Donnatal for treating dyspepsia or GERD.
Haldol: Antipsychotic medication frequently used in the ER for acute psychological crises.
Heparin: Injectable anticoagulant for preventing blood clots; part of acute myocardial infarction treatment.
Hydrocodone/Norco: Common oral narcotic prescribed for moderate to severe pain relief.
Keflex: Oral antibiotic effective against a range of infections, especially skin and urinary tract infections.
Labetalol: Beta blocker administered intravenously for severe hypertension.
Lasix: Primary diuretic for managing fluid retention, commonly in congestive heart failure cases.
Levaquin: Versatile antibiotic available in both IV and oral forms.
Levophed/Norepinephrine: Treatment for low blood pressure during cardiac arrest.
Lidocaine: Commonly used for local anesthesia, especially in laceration repairs.
Lovenox: Subcutaneously administered blood thinner for treating deep vein thrombosis.
Meclizine/Antivert: Antihistamine used to alleviate vertigo-related dizziness.
Morphine: Popular narcotic for moderate to severe pain management.
Narcan: Immediate opioid antagonist for reversing narcotic overdoses.
Nitroglycerin (NTG): Treatment for chest pain and hypertension.
Phenergan: Anti-nausea medication; considered secondary due to sedative effects.
Prednisone: Commonly prescribed steroid for treating inflammation.
Propofol: Sedative used for various procedures and surgeries.
Protonix: Proton pump inhibitor widely used to manage GERD and related conditions.
Rocephin: IV antibiotic used for life-threatening bacterial infections.
Solu-Medrol: Injectable steroid for addressing inflammation.
Succinylcholine: Short-acting paralytic primarily used in intubation procedures.
Tetracaine: Local anesthetic often utilized in eye drop form.
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA): "Clot buster" medication for dissolving clots in acute stroke scenarios; requires careful scrutiny due to potency.
Toradol/Ketorolac: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for moderate pain, more potent than over-the-counter options.
Vancomycin: Antibiotic targeting serious gram-positive bacterial infections unresponsive to other treatments.
Versed: Common sedative administered preoperatively.
Zofran/Ondansetron: Most frequently used ER medication to treat and prevent nausea.
Zosyn: IV antibiotic for acute bacterial infections.

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Test your knowledge on common medications used in the emergency room with these flashcards. Learn about various antiarrhythmics, antibiotics, and sedatives that are crucial in acute care settings. Perfect for medical students or healthcare professionals looking to refresh their knowledge.