1) Drug Routes, ETT Meds, and Core Principles
Based on the route comparison and pharmacology overview on page 1.
| Route | Key Advantages / Use Cases | Limitations / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oral | ||
| Inhalation | ||
| Parenteral | ||
| Intraosseous |
Five Rights of medication administration
Common ETT medications
Pharmacokinetics = ?
Pharmacodynamics = ?
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Elimination
ETT dose compared with IV dose
2) Parasympathetic vs Sympathetic Pathways
Based on receptor and neurotransmitter content on page 2.
| System | Pathway / Receptors | Neurotransmitter(s) | Main Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parasympathetic | |||
| Sympathetic |
What does cholinergic mean?
What does anticholinergic mean?
Airway effect of blocking M1/M3
M1/M3 stimulation causes
M2 stimulation causes
Lock-and-key analogy
| Receptor | Location | When Stimulated | Example Drug / Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| α1 | |||
| β1 | |||
| β2 |
3) Bronchodilator Classes and Dose Math
Built from the respiratory medication chart and drug-dose section on page 3.
| Class | Examples | Indications | Duration / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SABA | |||
| LABA | |||
| SAMA | |||
| LAMA | |||
| Combination |
Racemic epinephrine indications
Epinephrine indications and routes
Solute
Solvent
Solution
Your dose-calculation notes or formulas
4) Peak Flow and Methylxanthines
From page 4.
| PEF Range | Meaning / Action |
|---|---|
| 80–100% | |
| 60–80% | |
| <60% |
Predicted peak expiratory flow is based on
Methylxanthine effects
Theophylline use
Caffeine citrate use
Toxic effects to monitor
5) Mucus-Control Meds and Corticosteroids
From page 5.
| Medication | Main Indications / Action | Hazards / Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) | ||
| Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) | ||
| Hypertonic saline (HyperSal) |
Diseases with abnormal mucus production / clearance
Corticosteroid summary
Tip: The original worksheet emphasizes using a holding chamber and rinsing the mouth after inhaled corticosteroids to reduce thrush risk.
6) Antimicrobial and Nonsteroidal Anti-Asthma Agents
From page 6.
| Drug | Indications | Administration / Notes | Negative Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pentamidine | |||
| Ribavirin | |||
| Tobramycin |
Anti-leukotriene medications
Histamine and antihistamine notes
Mast cell stabilizer mechanism
7) Neuromuscular Blocking Agents and Pulmonary Vasodilators
From page 7.
| Category | Example / Mechanism | Onset / Duration | Major Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depolarizing | |||
| Non-depolarizing |
Why are NMBAs used?
What do NMBAs affect?
INOmax / inhaled nitric oxide notes
8) Diuretics, Hypovolemia, and Fluid Resuscitation
From page 8.
| Urine Output Category | Definition |
|---|---|
| Normal | |
| Anuria | |
| Oliguria | |
| Polyuria |
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Osmotic diuretics
Loop diuretics
Thiazides
Potassium-sparing
Diuretic effects
Diuretic side effects
Hypovolemia definition and causes
Fluid resuscitation treatment options
The worksheet specifically notes that hypovolemia is not synonymous with shock.
9) Sedation, Analgesia, and Benzodiazepines
From page 9.
| Category | Main Purpose | Examples | Notes / Adverse Effects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opioids / Narcotics | |||
| Sedation agents | |||
| Benzodiazepines |
Analgesics summary
10) Emergency / Cardiac Medications
From page 10.
| Medication | Indicated For | Primary Effect / Mechanism |
|---|---|---|
| Adenosine | ||
| Amiodarone | ||
| Atropine sulfate | ||
| Dopamine | ||
| Epinephrine | ||
| Lidocaine | ||
| Magnesium sulfate | ||
| Norepinephrine | ||
| Oxygen |
Anaphylaxis treatment sequence
11) Final Review
Top 10 facts I still need to memorize
Questions for my instructor or study group