CVS
Epinephrine Dose, Routes, Class, Indication.
Class: Sympathomimetic, Alpha/beta adrenergic agonist
Dose 0.3 MG
Route: IM/SQ
Indication: Anaphylaxis
Albuterol: Dose, Class, Route, Indication
Dose: 2.5-5 MG
Class: Beta 2 Agonist
Route: Inhalation
Indication: Wheezing associated with asthma ii. COPD (emphysema) iii. Chronic bronchitis
Which medication do you need Medical control for?
Nitro (patients own)
When contacting a physician, the orders given to the EMT-B by telephone or radio are
known as:
On-line medical control.
Heroin is an example of a(n):
Opioid
Nalaxone Dose, Route, Class, Indication.
Class: Opioid reversal agent
Dose: 0.4 MG
Route: IM/IN
Indication: Reversal of narcotic effects, particularly respiratory depression, due to narcotic drugs,
What is a metered dose syringe/Inhaler
Delivers a specific consistent dose.
When caring for a patient who takes numerous medications, it is best to:
Take all of the patient's medications with you to the hospital and document them on your patient care report.
What is an aneurysm
An area of swelling or enlargement in a weakened arterial wall
Which joint allows no movement:
Cranial sutures
ASA: Dose, Class, Route, Indication.
Class: Antiplatelet agent, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSID)
Indication: For adults with suspected cardiac chest pain, including possible AMI patients.
Dose: 162-324 MG
Route: Oral
Dextrose: Dose, Route, Indication, Class
Class: Glucose-elevating agents; metabolic and endocrine, other
Indication: Symptomatic hypoglycemia
Route: Oral
Dose 12.5-25 Grams
This component of blood helps form blood clots:
Platelets
The floppy, cartilaginous structure located superior to the vocal chords is called the:
Epiglottis
The head and brain receive their supply of oxygenated blood from the:
Carotid Arteries
Acetaminophen, Dose, Route, Indication, Class
Class: Analgesic, Antipyretic
Dose: 1. Pediatric: [10-15 mg/kg] orally 2. Not to exceed 50 mg/kg/24 hours
Route: Oral
Indication: Fever in pediatric patient.
Ipatropium: Dose, Class, Route, Indication.
Class: Anticholinergic, respiratory
Dose: .25-.50MG
Route: Inhalation
Indication: Bronchial asthma 2. Reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Significant trauma to the face should increase the EMT's index of suspicion for:
Neurogenic Shock
A 22-year-old female patient is complaining of dyspnea and numbness and tingling in
her hands and feet after an argument with her fiancé. Her respirations are 40
breaths/min. You should:
Provide reassurance and give oxygen as needed.
Organ most at risk from a pelvic fracture
Bladder
Activated Charcoal: Dose, Route, Class, Indication.
Class: Antidote
Route: Oral
Dose: Adult: [1 gm/kg] PO. 2. Pediatric: Same as adult
Indication: Activated charcoal is used in the treatment of certain cases of poisoning and over-doses in the alert patient. Most commonly given in the hospital after gastric lavage, but it is appropriate to give in the pre-hospital setting before lavage if a long transport time is anticipated.
Nitroglycerin: Dose, Route, Class, Indication
Dose: 0.3 or 0.4 MG
Route: lingual Spray or sublingual pill
Class: Nitrates, anti-anginal agent/vascular dilating agent
Indication: Chest pain
When assessing a conscious patient with an MOI that suggests spinal injury, you should:
Determine if the sensation in all extremities is equal.
When the level of arterial carbon dioxide rises above normal:
Respirations increase in rate and depth.
A 40-year-old male presents with pain to the right upper quadrant of his abdomen. He is
conscious and alert with stable vital signs. During your assessment, you note that his
skin and sclera are jaundiced. You should suspect:
Liver dysfunction