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| Slow down conduction time through the AV node resorting NSR |
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| PSVT, SVT, Narrow or Wide Tachycardias |
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| Adenosine Contraindications |
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Definition
| Second or Third degree Heart Block, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Known Hypersensitivity. |
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| Adenosine Pediatric Dosages |
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| Sympathomimetic/bronchodialator/beta 2 stimulator |
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| Bronchodialator, Relaxes smooth muscle, |
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| Bronchial asthma and bronchial spasm |
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| Arrhythmias, Paradoxical bronchospasm may occur with excessive administration, Skeletal muscle tremors. |
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| 2.5mg in 3 ml NS, 6 LPM Nebulized. |
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| Anti-inflammatory agent, Platelet inhibitor |
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| Inhibits prostaglandin and disrupts platelet function. |
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Definition
| Chest pain suspected to be cardiac in origin. |
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| Aspirin Contraindications |
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Definition
Allergy, asthma, active bleeding disorder,
GI bleed, anticoagulation therapy, suspected aortic dissection. |
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| Increase heart rate in bradycardia and pacemaker failure, to improve conduction in second or third degree heart blocks, antidote fore insecticide exposures. |
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| Atropine Contraindications |
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Definition
| A-fib, A-flutter, Bradycardia in setting of acute MI, Do not treat unless poor perfusion. |
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Definition
| 0.5-1mg max 3 mg bradycardia, 1-2 mg Organophosphates. |
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| Atropine Pediatric Dosages |
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Definition
| 0.02mg/kg Minimum dose of 0.1mg |
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| Atrovent (ipratroprium Bromide) Class |
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Definition
| Atropine derivative used for inhalation |
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Definition
| Inhibits acetylcholine at receptor sites on bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in decreased bronchial dilation. |
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Definition
| Beta agonist in patients with asthma and copd. |
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Definition
| Hyoptension, wide complex tachycardia, conduction system disturbances. |
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Definition
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| Extavasation causes vein necrosis, CVA. |
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| >10Kg 1cc/kg <10Kg 2cc/kg 25% |
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| Benzodiazepine, sedative-hypnotic, anticonvulsant. |
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Definition
| Acts on the limbic, thalamic, and hypothalamic regions of the CNS to potentate the effects of inhibitory neurotransmitters, raising seizure threshold in the motor cortex. |
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Definition
| Status epilepticus, Acute Anxiety, Acute alcohol withdrawal, muscle relaxant, RSI sedation. |
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| Diazepam Contraindications |
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Definition
| Hypersensitive, Glaucoma, Hypotension, Head Injury, CNS Depression, Respiratory depression. |
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Term
| Diazepam Adverse Reactions |
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Definition
| Hypotension, Reflex tachycardia, respiratory depression, ataxia, motor impairment, confusion, nausea. |
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Term
| Diazepam Dosages Adult Status Epilepticus |
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Definition
| 5-10mg may repeat once to 20mg |
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Term
| Diazepam Dosages Adult Acute Anxiety |
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Definition
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| Diazepam Adult Dosages Cardioversion |
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Definition
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| Diazepam adult dosages RSI |
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Definition
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| Diazepam Adult dosages Muscle Relaxant |
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Definition
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| Diazepam Pediatric Dosages |
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Definition
| Blocks histamine release, anticholinergic, anti parkinsonian effect, witch treats acute dystonic reactions to anti psychotic drugs. |
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| Diphenhydramine Indications |
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Definition
| Second line druge in allergic reactions, counteract acure dystonic reactions to anti psychotic drugs. |
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| Diphenhydramine Dosages Adult |
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Definition
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| Diphenhydramine Pediatric Doasges |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
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| Dopamine Actions (2-10mcg/kg/min) |
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Definition
| Beta Effects on heart, increases cardiac output without increasing heart rate. |
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Definition
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| Dopamine Dosages Adult and Pediatric |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
| Catecholamine with alpha and beta effects.Increase HR, Increase myocardial contractile force, increased systemic vascular resistance, increased arterial blood pressure, Increase myocardial o2 consumption, increased automaticity. Bronchodialator. |
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Definition
| V-fib, Asystole, Systemic reactions, asthma in pt under 50. |
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| Epinephrine Dosages Adult |
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Definition
V-Fib, PEA, Asystole 1mg 1-10000 IV
Anaphylaxis, asthma 0.3-0.5mg 1:1000 SQ or IM or 0.3-0.5 1:10000 IV |
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| Epinephrine Pediatric Dosages |
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Definition
Cardiac arrest 0.01mg/kg 1:10000 IV
Anaphylaxis/asthma 0.01mg/kg 1:1000 SQ max 0.3mg |
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Definition
| Potent opiate narcotic analgesic |
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Definition
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Definition
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| Fentanyl Contraindications |
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Definition
| Hypersensitivity, pregnancy, respiratory depression. |
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Definition
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| Fentanyl pediatric dosages |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
| Inhibits sodium reabsorption throughout the kidneys. |
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Definition
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Definition
| Hypovolemia, or hypotension, not used in pregnant women. |
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Definition
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Definition
| hormone that causes glucose mobilization in the body. Acts opposite of insulin. |
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Definition
| Hypoglycemia without IV access |
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Definition
| may be useful in treating life threatening beta blocker overdoses. |
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Definition
| adult 1mg IM, Pediatric if less then 20kg 0.5mg |
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Definition
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Definition
| Thought to block the impulse transmission in dopaminergic neurons |
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Definition
| Manifestations of acure and chronic psychosis. Aggressive and agitated behavior. |
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Definition
| Comatose and CNS depression. Senile patients with pre-existing parkinson like symptoms. |
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Term
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Definition
| Use caution in patients with epilepsy. Use with anticonvulsant |
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Definition
| 2-5mg IV/IM do not exceed 3ml per injection site. |
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Term
| Hydromorphone (dilaudid) Class |
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Definition
| Opioid, Narcotic analgesic |
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Term
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Definition
A. Inhibits ascending pain pathways in CNS
B. Increases the pain threshold and alters pain perception. |
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| Hydromorphone Indications |
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Definition
A. Pain due to burns or extremity injuries
B. Analgesia for moderate to severe pain. |
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Term
| Hydromorphone Contraindications |
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Definition
A. Migraine Headaches
B. Use in children or during labor
C. Status asthmaticus
D. Obsterics
E. Respiratoy depression in absence of resusitative equipment.
F. Lactation |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
| Depresses automaticity of purkinje fibers (makes ventricles less likely to fiberlate) |
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Term
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Definition
A. PVC's in suspected ishemic event.
B. Stable ventricular tachycardia or recurrent ventricular tachycardia if clinical condition is not rapidly deteriorating.
C. Recurrent V-fib.
D. Following defibrillation or cardioversion from v tach
E. Intubation with neuromuscular blocking agents.
F. Pain Control for EZ-IO. |
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Term
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Definition
| Advanced AV block, A-fib, A-flutter, SVT, |
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Term
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Definition
A. PVC's, stable VT, Recurrent VF 1.5mg/kg 0.75mg/kg over 10 min
B. RSI 1mg/kg |
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Term
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Definition
| Antiarrhythmic agent, Anticonvulsant |
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Term
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Definition
A. Torsods de pointes
B. Eclampsia |
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Term
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Definition
2gms IV diluted in 10ml NS
Eclamsia 4gms |
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Definition
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Definition
| Acts as a CNS depressant, anticonvulsant, and given IV or IM |
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Definition
| Active Seizure, relive anxiety and produce amnesia during cardioversion, paralytic intubation or pacing. |
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Definition
A. Behavioral 1-2.5mg IV
B. Cardiac Pacing 1-2.5mg IV
C. RSI 1-5mg IV
D. Seizure 2-5mg IV, 5-10mg IM, 0.1mg/kg IV to max initial dose of 2.5mg may give 5mg for seizures longer then 5 min, 0.2mg/kg IM max 10mg |
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| Competitively binds to narcotic sites but which exhibits almost no pharmacological activity of its own. |
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Definition
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Definition
| Restrain the pt before administering. |
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Definition
2mg IV/IM recreational use
0.4mg IV/IM for chronic pain users |
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| Nalonone Dosages Pediatrics |
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Definition
| <20kg: 0.1mg/kg no more then 2mg/kg |
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Definition
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Definition
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| Nictroglycerin Indications |
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Definition
| Chest Pain, pulmonary edema. |
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Term
| Nitroglycerin Precautions |
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Definition
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Definition
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Definition
| Antiemetic, antihistamine |
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Definition
sever vomiting and nausea
vertigo |
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Term
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Definition
A. Altered mental status.
B. Can damage vein and tissues |
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Term
| Phenergan Contraindications |
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Definition
A. <8 YO
B. Intoxication
C. hypotension
D. Coma
E. Allergy
F. Lactating mothers |
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Term
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Definition
Adults 12.5-25mg IV Dilute in 10CC
12.5 Deep IM |
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Definition
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Term
| SodiumBicarbonate Actions |
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Definition
| Neutralizes acids found in the blood |
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Term
| Sodiumbicarbonate Indications |
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Definition
A. To control arrhythmias in cyclic antidepressant overdose.
B. Suspected hyperkalemia
C. Entrapment where crush injury is imminent. |
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Term
| Sodiumbicarbonate Dosages |
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Definition
1mEq/kg
Hyperkalemia 50 mEq |
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Term
| Sodium Bicarbonate Pediatric dosage |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent |
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Term
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Definition
| Short acting, motor nerve depolarizing, skeletal muscle relaxant. Binds to cholinergic receptors causing depolarization. |
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Term
| Succinylchonine indications |
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Definition
| To achieve paralysis where muscle tone, or seizure activity prevent intubation. |
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Term
| Succinylcholine Contraindications |
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Definition
A. Hypersensitivity
B. organophospate poisonings.
C. hyperkalemia |
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Term
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Definition
| Adult/children 2.0mg/kg IV/IM |
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