FREE PARAMEDICEMT AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT EMT-I

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FREE PARAMEDIC/EMT AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT EMT-I

DRUG CARDS EXAM QUESTIONS

Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation

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-Guarantee passing score -12 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation

Question 1: Atrovent

Answer:

Class: Parasympathomimetic

Action: Bronchodilator

Indications: Bronchospasms/Constriction/Exacerbated COPD

Contraindications: Allergy

Precautions: Tachycardia and pregnancy

Dosage: 17 micrograms/spray

Question 2: D50

Answer:

Class: Carbohydrate

Action: Increase BGL

Indications: Hypoglycemia (BGL < 80)

Contraindications: None in emergency setting

Side effects: +BGL; Tachycardia; n/v/ local tissue necrosis if IV not patent

Precautions: Ensure IV site patency

Dose:

Question 3: Nitroglycerin

Answer:

Class: Nitrate

Action: Vascular smooth muscle relaxant

Indications: Chest Pain

Contraindications: ICP

Precautions: Hypotension

Dose: .3-.6mg SL q 5min

Question 4: Epinephrine (1:1000)

Answer:

Class: Antiarrythmic

Action: Stimulates alpha- and beta-adrenergic receptors

Indications: Anaphylaxis

Contrraindications: Pregnancy, shock, glaucoma

Precautions: HTN, Hyperthyroidism

Dose: .1-.5mg q 5-15 min PRN up to 1mg/dose

Question 5: Activated Charcoal

Answer:

Class: Adsorbent

Action: Binds to ingested poisons

Indications; Poisonings <30 mins when emesis contraindicated and after calling Poison Control.

Contrindications:

1) Caustics/Corrosives/Petroleum Distilates; 2) Altered Mental Status

Side Effects:

Question 6: Ipecac

Answer:

Class: Emetic

Action: Vomit

Indications: Poisoning of non-corrosives after contacting Poison Control

Contra indications:

1) Caustics/Corrosives/Petroleum Distilates;

2) AMS

Side Effects: CNS depression, Diarrhea

Dosage: 15 mL + 2-3 glasses (8-1

Question 7: Aspirin

Answer:

Class: Platelet Aggregate Inhibitor

Action: Inhibits binding of platelets

Indications: Chest pain

Contraindications: Allergy; active ulcers

Precautions: Gastritis/GERD; <12 y/o with flu-like symptoms

Side Effects: GERD

Dosage: 325mg

Question 8: Oral Glucose

Answer:

Class: Carbohydrate

Action: +BGL

Indications: Hypoglycemia (BGL <80)

Contraindications: Failure to follow simple commands

Side Effects: +BGL; Tachycardia; N/V

Dose: 12-20g

Question 9: Narcan

Answer:

Class: Narcotic Antagonist

Action: Competes for opiate receptors. Increase CNS function

Indication: Opiate overdose [Darvoset, fentanyl, Heroin, Codeine]

Contrindications: Allergy

Side Effects: Withdrawl sympstoms; DTs

Precautions: Goal = Incr

Question 10: Albuterol

Answer:

Class: Sympathomimetic

Action: Bronchodilation

Indications: Bronchospasms; Moderate to severe allergic reaction

Contraindications: Allergy

Precautions: Tachycardia and pregnancy

Dosage: 2.5mg/2-3mL of NS or sterile H2O

Question 11: Thiamine

(Vitamin B1)

Answer:

Class: Vitamin

Action: Aids neurological tissue in metabolizing sugar

Indications: 1.) Chronic alcoholics with -BGL; 2.) Failure to Thrive

Contraindications: None

Side Effects: None

Precautions: None

Dose: 100mg IV

Question 12: Xopenex

Answer:

Class: Parasympathomimetic

Action: Bronchodilation

Indications: Bronchospasms; Moderate to severe allergic reaction

Contraindications: Allergy

Precaustions: Tachycardia and pregnancy

Dose: .3mL nebulizer

.6-1.25 mg neb q 6-8h prn