General Pharmacology, Section 4, Ch. 10

Finely ground charcoal that binds and absorbs ingested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract.

1. antipyretic (reduces fever)
2. analgesic (reduces pain)
3. anti-inflammatory
4. inhibits platelet aggregation (clotting)

A medication that increases heart rate and BP while easing breathing difficulties by dilating the bronchiole tree. Mostly used to treat anaphylaxis.

The administration of medication into the bone via injection.

It increases cardiac perfusion by dilating the arteries and relieving the crushing pain associated with angina.

The use of multiple meds on a regular basis.

1. oxygen
2. oral glucose
3. activated charcoal
4. aspirin
5 epinephrine

1. oxygen
2. activated charcoal
3. oral glucose

1. aspirin
2. epinephrine auto-injector
3. metered dose inhaler meds
4. nitroglycerin

1. Obtain an order from medical control.
2. Verify the proper medication and prescription.
3. Verify the form, dose, and route of the medication.
4. Check the expiration date and condition of the medication.
5. Reassess vital signs.
6. Document.