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EMT Basic Exam 2
- A medication with antagonistic properties is one that:
A. blocks receptor sites and prevents other chemicals from attaching to them.B. stimulates receptor sites and allows other chemicals to attach to them.
C. produces a cumulative effect when mixed with the same type of medication.D. enhances the effects of another medication when given in a higher dose
ANS A.blocks receptor sites and prevents other chemicals from attaching to them.2. A drug is contraindicated for a patient when it:
A. produces actions other than the desired ones.
B. may cause harm or have no positive effect.
C. is used to treat a specific medical condition.
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D. is used to treat a multitude of conditions
ANS B. may cause harm or have nopositive effect.
- Which of the following is an example of a brand (trade) name of a drug?
A. ibuprofen
B. furosemide
C.Tylenol
D. nitroglycerin ANS: C. Tylenol - Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin are brand (trade) names for the generic medication:
A. acetaminophen.
B. nitrostat.
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C. ibuprofen.
D. aspiri: ANS C. ibuprofen.
- How is nitroglycerin usually given by the EMT?
A. sublingually
B. orally
C. inhaled
D. injected ANS: A. sublingually - What medication form does oral glucose come in?
A. liquid
B. fine powder
C. gel
D. suspension: ANS C. gel
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- Which of the following statements regarding the epinephrine auto-injector
is correct?
A. The auto-injector delivers epinephrine via the subcutaneous route.
B.The epinephrine auto-injector delivers a preset amount of the drug.
C.The adult auto-injector delivers 0.5 to 1 mg of epinephrine.
D. EMTs do not need physician authorization to use the auto-injector ANS B.
Theepinephrine auto-injector delivers a preset amount of the drug. - Central chemoreceptors located in the medulla provide feedback to increase the rate and depth of breathing when they sense: