Oral Glucose
What is the primary purpose of oral glucose?
To treat low blood sugar
What is the primary purpose of activated charcoal?
To help absorb certain swallowed poisons or medications
How does Aspirin help in cases of a suspected heart attack?
Helps reduce blood clotting
Epinephrine is commonly used during a severe allergic reaction called:
Anaphylaxis
Metered-Dose Inhalers are prescribed for which lung diseases?
Asthma, chronic bronchitis, and COPD (emphysema)
The patient has low blood glucose and is awake and able to swallow. Should Oral Blood Glucose be given?
Yes
True or False: Activated charcoal can help prevent certain substances from being absorbed from the Gastrointestinal tract.
True
Chest pain associated with angina
Which is the correct general location for administering an epinephrine auto-injector (Epi Pen)?
Outer thigh
Do Metered-Dose Inhalers help dilate (open) or constrict (close) bronchioles in the lungs?
Dilate (open)
Where should oral glucose be administered?
Between the patient's cheek & gums
Which form of activated charcoal should NOT be used in the field by EMTs? Powdered or Mixed?
Powdered
When should aspirin NOT be given?
If the patient has a known aspirin allergy
How does epinephrine work in the body?
Constricts small and medium size blood vesselsto maintain the patient's blood pressure dilates the bronchioles to open the airways during a severe allergic reaction.
How long should a patient hold their breath after receiving a dose of medication through a Metered-Dose Inhaler?
What is the standard dose of oral glucose for an adult?
15 grams
Which substances does activated charcoal NOT absorb?
Alcohol, Gasoline, Kerosene, caustic agents, metals, or in cases of food poisoning.
True or False: Before giving Nitroglycerin, the EMT should confirm it is prescribed for the patient and follow protocols
True
What is the standard adult dose of epinephrine in an auto-injector (epi pen)?
A full 0.3 mg auto-injector (epi pen)
What other medication should be given to a patient in respiratory distress after the metered- dose inhaler?
Oxygen
When should you immediately stop administering oral glucose?
If the patient becomes unconscious or has a seizure
What is the dose of activated charcoal for an adult patient?
1gm per kilogram of body weight
How/where should nitroglycerin be administered?
Sublingually (under the tongue)
Are there any contraindications to giving epinephrine for a severe allergic reaction?
No- No contraindications
The medication in a metered-dose inhaler (typically albuterol) is a _______acting beta 2 agonist?
Short or long?
Short Acting