Adult Doses
Routes
indications
absorption
on scene
100
dose range for Aspirin
162mg- 324mg
100
what route are allowable as an EMT basic?
oral, inhalation, IM, SQ, Sublingual
100
Indication for aspirin
Suspected AMI
100
this route takes about 20 to 30 minutes to take effect
Orally
100
You are on scene with male who is unconscious, cyanotic, and breathing at a rate of 6 breaths per minute. what do you suspect is wrong with the Pt, and what medication, route and dose are you going to adminsiter?
opiate overdose, narcan, IM SQ or IN, 0.4mg - 2mg
200
Dose Range for Narcan
0.4mg - 2.0mg
200
What route is Acetaminophen given?
 PO (orally)
200
What are the indications for oral glucose?
documented hypoglycemia, suspected hypoglycemia when unable to obtain BGL. 
200
which absorption route in the EMT basic scope,  is the quickest?
Inhalation
200
you are on scene with a 56 YO male complaining of chest discomfort, shortness of breath and nausea. he is pale,  and diaphoretic. pt is alert and able to protect airway. what two medications and doses/routes are you going to administer first? AND, in which order?
Oxygen first, 15LPM via NRB. then ASA 324mg PO. 
300
Epinephrine 1:1,000 dose
0.3mg
300
what route(s) can Narcan be given?
IM, SQ, IN
300
When would activated charcoal be indicated?
known or suspected poison/toxin ingestion/overdose, Pt able to protect own airway, Pt able to follow commands, ingestion not suspected to be acid or alkali.
300
About how long does it take an inhaled medication to begin working?
< one minute, very quickly
300
You are on scene with a 14 YO female, complaining of chest pain, radiating to her stomach. Child is pale, however alert and able to protect her airway. What are the correct medications and doses for this patient? 
 Oxygen at 15 LPM via NRB.
400
dose for Nitroglycerin
0.4mg
400
What route are albuterol and Atrovent given?
Inhalation
400
indication for 2-PAM auto injector. 
suspected organophosphate poisoning. 
400
How long should it take for a SQ or IM medication to begin working?
~2-5 minutes
400
 You are on scene, you have assessed an 8 YO child who you determine is in need of a DuoNeb. What medications, route, and doses do you need to administer? 
 Albuterol 1.25mg-2.5mg and ipratropium bromide 0.5mg via nebulizer
500
what is the dose range for albuterol?
2.5mg - 5.0mg
500
How would you give epinephrine 1:1,000, and what devices are allowed for use?
IM, auto-injector and pre-measured 0.3ml syringe
500
indication(s) for narcan
suspected opiate overdose with depressed respirations, respiration depression of unknown origin, coma of unknown etiology, rule out opiate overdose
500
What are some factors that might affect absorption?
hypoperfusion, hypothermia, hypovolemia, age of Pt, any medical problems that affect metabolism, medication interactions, potency of medication, route given. 
500
You are on scene,  with a 3 YO who was stung by a bee,  and is having an anaphylactic reaction.  What medication,  dose, and route will you administer?
Epinephrine 1:1,000, 0.14mg, IM

(Age x 2 + 8 = 14kg    pediatric dose of epi is 0.01mg/kg. 14kg × 0.01mg = 0.14mg)

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