This acronym is used to determine the signs and symptoms of a stroke
FAST
Epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, is a medication that treats pts in this life threatening allergic reaction
Anaphylaxis
What is the name of this section of a tourniquet? 
Windlass
The CPR ratio for a pediatric is
15:2
A name for a common blood thinner
Warfarin, Pradaxa (Dabigatran), Heparin, Eliquis (Apixaban), Xarelto (Rivaroxaban), Lixiana, Savaysa
Your pt presents with asymmetric facial droop, weak R sided grip, and slow R sided arm drift. What is their LAMS score?
3
What is the weight cut off for adults vs pediatrics for epi protocols?
66lbs
What are 2 of the contraindications for tourniquet removal?
- Tourniquet was applied for an amputation
- Patient is unstable or in shock
-Inability to monitor wound enroute to hospital
Name a physiological change to a women during pregnancy
Increased respirations - Pressure on diaphragm and increased oxygen demand
Blood - Increase by up to 50% and increased clotting factor
HR - Increased by up to 20%
Common oral medication used to treat type 2 diabetes
Metformin, Glucophage, Riomet, Glumetza, Fortamet
What does LAMS stand for?
Los Angeles Motor Scale
How much epinephrine is in the check and inject kit?
1mg/ml of epinephrine 1:1000
What is the minimum age per protocol for a in the field blood transfusion?
14
Preeclampsia is a potentially serious condition that occurs during pregnancy or after giving birth, characterized by high blood pressure of this
<140 systolic with neurologic symptoms
This class of drugs that often ends in -olol is used to treat heart conditions and regulate blood pressure
Beta blockers
This drug is used to treat ischemic strokes by dissolving blood clots that block blood flow to the brain
Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)
What are 2 of the physiological effects of epinephrine?
Heart: Increases HR
Blood Vessels: Vasoconstriction
Airway: Bronchodilator
Eyes: Dilates pupils
Liver: Converts stored glycogen into glucose
A pt with a SBP of less than or equal to 90 and a heart rate of what meets the criteria for a blood transfusion?
HR of 110
You arrive on scene of an imminent birth and the midwife tells you your Pt is a G4P2. What does this mean?
4 pregnancies and 2 deliveries
Gravida - The total number of pregnancies a woman has had, including any current pregnancy, regardless of the outcome.
Para - The number of births
Medications that end in -statin are used to treat what?
Cholesterol
This unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness or paralysis mimics the signs and symptoms of a stroke/cva
Bell palsy
What organ produces epinephrine in the human body?
The adrenal gland (Endocrine glands)
A pt with a SBP of less than or equal to 70 and a heart rate of what meets the criteria for a blood transfusion?
No minimum heart rate with a SBP of 70 or less
A scenario in which you will need to insert a gloved fingers into the vagina during birth
Breech Birth - (If the head is not delivering make a "V" with you're gloved fingers an position them in the vagina to keep the walls from pressing the airway)
Prolapsed cord - (Position the pt with her hips high to keep the weight of the infant off the prolapsed cord. Insert your gloved hand into the vagina and push the infants head away from the umbilical cord.)
This drug is often times prescribed as a suppository to control seizures
Diazepam