Pharmacology Quiz: Acetaminophen/Tylenol
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What is the classification of Vasopressin?

  • Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
  • Antidiuretic Hormone
  • Hormone / Vasoconstrictor (correct)
  • Neuromuscular Block Agent

What is the dose and route of Vasopressin for Cardiac Arrest?

  • 0.1 mg/kg IM
  • 1-2g over 10 mins IV
  • 0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV
  • 40 Units IV (Single Dose) (correct)

What is the action of Vasopressin?

  • Neuromuscular Block Agent
  • Hormone and Vasodilator
  • Antidiuretic Hormone and Potent Vasoconstrictor (correct)
  • Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

What is the indication of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

<p>RSI (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Vecuronium/Norcuron for RSI?

<p>0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

<p>Skeletal Muscle Relaxant (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the side effect of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

<p>Prolonged Paralysis, Hypotension, Bradycardia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

<p>Neuromuscular Block Agent (Non-Depolarizing) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the warning of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

<p>ET Intubation Must Be Ready Immediately (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contraindication of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

<p>Hypersensitivity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary classification of Acetaminophen/Tylenol?

<p>Non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Norepinephrine/Levophed?

<p>Systolic BP &gt; 0.5 mEq/kg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Succinylcholine/Anectine?

<p>Neuromuscular blocking agent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Tranexamic Acid/TXA?

<p>Promotes clotting factor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for Norepinephrine/Levophed?

<p>Hypotension due to hypovolemia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a side effect of Succinylcholine/Anectine?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Acetaminophen/Tylenol?

<p>325-650 mg PO 4-6 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Tranexamic Acid/TXA?

<p>Bleeding disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a warning for Norepinephrine/Levophed?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

<p>Sympathomimetic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Vasopressin in the emergency setting?

<p>Multisystem Trauma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Vasopressin?

<p>Antidiuretic Hormone (A), Vasoconstrictor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Vecuronium/Norcuron for pediatric RSI?

<p>0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

<p>Blanching Of Skin, Hypertension, Bradycardia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Vasopressin in Cardiac Arrest?

<p>Cardiac Arrest (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Vasopressin for Cardiac Arrest?

<p>40 Units IV (Single Dose) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Vecuronium/Norcuron in the emergency setting?

<p>RSI (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a warning associated with Vecuronium/Norcuron?

<p>ET Intubation Must Be Ready Immediately (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of Vecuronium/Norcuron that leads to Prolonged Paralysis?

<p>Neuromuscular Block Agent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of Vasopressin?

<p>Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is classified as a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic?

<p>Acetaminophen/Tylenol (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

<p>Cardiac Arrest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Succinylcholine/Anectine?

<p>Skeletal muscle relaxation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause hypotension as a side effect?

<p>Succinylcholine/Anectine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Tranexamic Acid/TXA?

<p>Bleeding disorders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Acetaminophen/Tylenol for fever?

<p>325-650 mg PO every 4-6 hours (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a warning for the use of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

<p>Delivers large sodium load (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Acetaminophen/Tylenol?

<p>Inhibits cyclooxygenase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause alkalosis as a side effect?

<p>Succinylcholine/Anectine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for Vasopressin in multisystem trauma?

<p>Multisystem Trauma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause bradycardia as a side effect?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Vecuronium/Norcuron?

<p>Skeletal muscle relaxant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Vasopressin for multisystem trauma?

<p>1-2g over 10 minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary contraindication for Vecuronium/Norcuron?

<p>Hypersensitivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Vecuronium/Norcuron within 1 minute?

<p>Effect within 1 minute and lasts 30 minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause nausea and vomiting as a side effect?

<p>Vasopressin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Vasopressin in Cardiac Arrest?

<p>Cardiac Arrest (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Vasopressin that leads to Blanching of Skin?

<p>Potent vasoconstrictor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dose and route of Vecuronium/Norcuron for pediatric RSI?

<p>0.1 mg/kg IV (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Acetaminophen/Tylenol?

<p>Mild Pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause hypotension as a side effect?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Succinylcholine/Anectine?

<p>Skeletal muscle relaxer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

<p>Systolic BP (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is classified as a Neuromuscular blocking agent?

<p>Succinylcholine/Anectine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a warning for the use of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Tranexamic Acid/TXA?

<p>Cardiac Arrest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications can cause alkalosis as a side effect?

<p>Norepinephrine/Levophed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Norepinephrine/Levophed?

<p>Causes Peripheral Vasoconstriction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for the use of Succinylcholine/Anectine?

<p>RSI (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Acetaminophen / Tylenol

  • Classification: Non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic
  • Action: Inhibits cyclooxygenase
  • Indications: Mild pain, moderate pain, and fever
  • Dose and Route:
    • 325-650 mg every 4-6 hours (oral)
    • 650-1000 mg IV (intravenous)
    • 1 gram (associated with nausea)
    • PED: 10-15mg/kg every 4-6 hours
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Use with caution in children
    • Monitor BP (blood pressure)
    • Syncope (fainting) can occur
    • If hypotension occurs, immediately wipe paste off
  • Side Effects: Hypotension, dizziness

Norepinephrine / Levophed

  • Classification: Sympathomimetic
  • Action: Causes peripheral vasoconstriction
  • Indications:
    • Systolic BP < 0.5 mEq/kg
    • Hyperventilation
    • Cardiac arrest
    • Hyperkalemia
  • Dose and Route:
    • Every 10 minutes
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Delivers large sodium load
    • Can deactivate catecholamines
  • Side Effects: Alkalosis

Succinylcholine / Anectine

  • Classification: Neuromuscular blocking agent (depolarizing)
  • Action: Skeletal muscle relaxer
  • Indications: RSI (rapid sequence intubation)
  • Dose and Route:
    • 1-1.5 mg/kg IV
    • 40-100 mg
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Paralysis occurs within 1 minute and lasts 8 minutes
  • Side Effects: Hypotension, bradycardia, prolongs paralysis

Tranexamic Acid / TXA

  • Classification: Anti-fibrinolytic
  • Action: Promotes clotting factor
  • Indications: Multisystem trauma
  • Dose and Route:
    • 1-2g over 10 minutes
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Contraindicated in brain bleed
  • Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain

Vasopressin

  • Classification: Hormone / Vasoconstrictor
  • Action:
    • Antidiuretic hormone
    • Potent vasoconstrictor
  • Indications: Cardiac arrest
  • Dose and Route:
    • 40 Units IV (single dose)
  • Warnings and Interactions: None in the emergency setting
  • Side Effects: Blanching of skin, hypertension, bradycardia

Vecuronium / Norcuron

  • Classification: Neuromuscular block agent (non-depolarizing)
  • Action:
    • Skeletal muscle relaxant
    • Paralyzes respiratory muscle
  • Indications: RSI
  • Dose and Route:
    • 0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV
    • Pediatric: 0.1 mg/kg IV
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • ET intubation must be ready immediately
    • Effect within 1 minute and lasts 30 minutes
  • Side Effects: Prolonged paralysis, hypotension, bradycardia

Acetaminophen / Tylenol

  • Classification: Non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic
  • Action: Inhibits cyclooxygenase
  • Indications: Mild pain, moderate pain, and fever
  • Dose and Route:
    • 325-650 mg every 4-6 hours (oral)
    • 650-1000 mg IV (intravenous)
    • 1 gram (associated with nausea)
    • PED: 10-15mg/kg every 4-6 hours
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Use with caution in children
    • Monitor BP (blood pressure)
    • Syncope (fainting) can occur
    • If hypotension occurs, immediately wipe paste off
  • Side Effects: Hypotension, dizziness

Norepinephrine / Levophed

  • Classification: Sympathomimetic
  • Action: Causes peripheral vasoconstriction
  • Indications:
    • Systolic BP < 0.5 mEq/kg
    • Hyperventilation
    • Cardiac arrest
    • Hyperkalemia
  • Dose and Route:
    • Every 10 minutes
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Delivers large sodium load
    • Can deactivate catecholamines
  • Side Effects: Alkalosis

Succinylcholine / Anectine

  • Classification: Neuromuscular blocking agent (depolarizing)
  • Action: Skeletal muscle relaxer
  • Indications: RSI (rapid sequence intubation)
  • Dose and Route:
    • 1-1.5 mg/kg IV
    • 40-100 mg
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Paralysis occurs within 1 minute and lasts 8 minutes
  • Side Effects: Hypotension, bradycardia, prolongs paralysis

Tranexamic Acid / TXA

  • Classification: Anti-fibrinolytic
  • Action: Promotes clotting factor
  • Indications: Multisystem trauma
  • Dose and Route:
    • 1-2g over 10 minutes
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Contraindicated in brain bleed
  • Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain

Vasopressin

  • Classification: Hormone / Vasoconstrictor
  • Action:
    • Antidiuretic hormone
    • Potent vasoconstrictor
  • Indications: Cardiac arrest
  • Dose and Route:
    • 40 Units IV (single dose)
  • Warnings and Interactions: None in the emergency setting
  • Side Effects: Blanching of skin, hypertension, bradycardia

Vecuronium / Norcuron

  • Classification: Neuromuscular block agent (non-depolarizing)
  • Action:
    • Skeletal muscle relaxant
    • Paralyzes respiratory muscle
  • Indications: RSI
  • Dose and Route:
    • 0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV
    • Pediatric: 0.1 mg/kg IV
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • ET intubation must be ready immediately
    • Effect within 1 minute and lasts 30 minutes
  • Side Effects: Prolonged paralysis, hypotension, bradycardia

Acetaminophen / Tylenol

  • Classification: Non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic
  • Action: Inhibits cyclooxygenase
  • Indications: Mild pain, moderate pain, and fever
  • Dose and Route:
    • 325-650 mg every 4-6 hours (oral)
    • 650-1000 mg IV (intravenous)
    • 1 gram (associated with nausea)
    • PED: 10-15mg/kg every 4-6 hours
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Use with caution in children
    • Monitor BP (blood pressure)
    • Syncope (fainting) can occur
    • If hypotension occurs, immediately wipe paste off
  • Side Effects: Hypotension, dizziness

Norepinephrine / Levophed

  • Classification: Sympathomimetic
  • Action: Causes peripheral vasoconstriction
  • Indications:
    • Systolic BP < 0.5 mEq/kg
    • Hyperventilation
    • Cardiac arrest
    • Hyperkalemia
  • Dose and Route:
    • Every 10 minutes
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Delivers large sodium load
    • Can deactivate catecholamines
  • Side Effects: Alkalosis

Succinylcholine / Anectine

  • Classification: Neuromuscular blocking agent (depolarizing)
  • Action: Skeletal muscle relaxer
  • Indications: RSI (rapid sequence intubation)
  • Dose and Route:
    • 1-1.5 mg/kg IV
    • 40-100 mg
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Paralysis occurs within 1 minute and lasts 8 minutes
  • Side Effects: Hypotension, bradycardia, prolongs paralysis

Tranexamic Acid / TXA

  • Classification: Anti-fibrinolytic
  • Action: Promotes clotting factor
  • Indications: Multisystem trauma
  • Dose and Route:
    • 1-2g over 10 minutes
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • Contraindicated in brain bleed
  • Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain

Vasopressin

  • Classification: Hormone / Vasoconstrictor
  • Action:
    • Antidiuretic hormone
    • Potent vasoconstrictor
  • Indications: Cardiac arrest
  • Dose and Route:
    • 40 Units IV (single dose)
  • Warnings and Interactions: None in the emergency setting
  • Side Effects: Blanching of skin, hypertension, bradycardia

Vecuronium / Norcuron

  • Classification: Neuromuscular block agent (non-depolarizing)
  • Action:
    • Skeletal muscle relaxant
    • Paralyzes respiratory muscle
  • Indications: RSI
  • Dose and Route:
    • 0.08-0.1 mg/kg IV
    • Pediatric: 0.1 mg/kg IV
  • Warnings and Interactions:
    • ET intubation must be ready immediately
    • Effect within 1 minute and lasts 30 minutes
  • Side Effects: Prolonged paralysis, hypotension, bradycardia

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