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FREE PARAMEDIC/EMT AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT
EMT-BASIC/DRUGS EXAM QUESTIONS
Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation
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-Guarantee passing score -22 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: EpiPen - trade name:
Answer:
EPi-Pen. adrenaline.Question 2: Acetylsalicylic Acid - primary action and indication for use, generic name.
Answer:
Asprin: For suspected cardiac chest pain;AMI.
Question 3: Activated Charcoal - administration
Answer:
orally (PO) both adult and PED: 1g/kg.
Question 4: EpiPen - side effects
Answer:
headache,nausea,restlessness,weakness,anxiety, tachycardia and ,hypertension,*may increase myocardial o2 demand*
Question 5: Albuterol - administration
Answer:
Nebulizer (IH), personal inhaler.Question 6: Nitroglycerine - administration:
Answer:
Sublingual - tablet
- tablet every 5 minutes, max 3 tablets.
Question 7: Acetylsalicylic Acid - administration:
Answer:
orally (PO). Adult dose: 324 mg.
Question 8: Acetylsalicylic Acid - Anti platelet contradictions and side effects:
Answer:
Allergy, GI bleeding, active ulcer disease, hemorrhagic stroke, bleeding disorders.
Stomach irritation, heartburn or indigestion, nausea or vomiting.
Question 9: EpiPen Administration
Answer:
Auto-injector, mid-proximal thigh.Question 10: Oral Glucose - primary action and indications:
Answer:
provides glucose for cell use, Hypoglycemia.Question 11: Albuterol (Proventil) Metered Dose Inhaler- primary action and indications for use:
Answer:
For Respiratory Distress caused by: Asthma/Emphysema/COPD/Anaphylaxis.
Bronchodilator
Question 12: Oral Glucose - contraindications:
Answer:
C: unconscious.
Question 13: Albuterol - Bronchodilator Contradictions:
and side effects:
Answer:
Allergy, Acute myocardial infarction.Usually dose related, restlessness, dizziness, anxiety, tachycardia, hypertension.Question 14: Activated Charcoal - side-effects and contraindications:
Answer:
black stools.Decreased LOC; acids or base ingestion. GI obstruction.
Question 15: Nitroglycerine - class and trade name
Answer:
Nitro Question 16: Albuterol - class and trade name:
Answer:
proventil, ventolin Question 17: Nitroglycerine (Nitrostat) (NTG) - side effects and contraindications:
Answer:
hypersensitivity, pericardial tamponade, severe anemia, hypotension.burning uder tongue headache, tachycardia, nausea & vomiting, syncope.Question 18: Nitroglycerine (NTG)(Nitrostat)- primary action and indication:
Answer:
dilates blood vessels, for use in myocardial infarction or angina.
Question 19: Oral Glucose - administration
Answer:
oral (PO)(cheek/gum).
Question 20: EpiPen - primary action and indication.
Answer:
For severe symptomatic allergic reaction/anaphylaxis/bronchospasm.
Adrenaline Injection
Question 21: Acetylsalicylic Acid - Trade Name
Answer:
Aspirin.Question 22: Activated Charcoal - primary action and indications for use:
Answer:
adsorbs toxic substances in the digestive tract. Most oral poisoning overdose.
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