Medications
What medication is administered for chest pain of suspected cardiac origin?
What is Aspirin?
What is the route of administration for sublingual medications?
What is dissolved under the tongue?
What is a bronchodilator inhaler used for?
What helps patients with respiratory problems such as asthma?
What is the purpose of an IV saline lock?
What is to allow for quick access to the vein for medication administration?
What is pharmacodynamics?
What is the study of the effects of medications on the body?
What is the primary use of oral glucose?
What do you need to check before administering medication?
What are the indications, contraindications, and side effects?
What contraindicates the use of nitroglycerin?
What is low blood pressure or concurrent use of erectile dysfunction medications?
What are the steps to set up an IV fluid administration set?
That includes checking the IV bag, removing protective coverings, and connecting the tubing.
What factors influence how medication affects a patient?
What are age, weight, and underlying medical conditions?
What are the side effects of activated charcoal?
What are gastrointestinal disturbances or black stools?
What is the role of the five rights in medication administration?
What ensures the correct patient receives the correct medication at the correct time and dose via the correct route?
How does epinephrine work in anaphylaxis?
What is it acts as a vasoconstrictor and relaxes smooth muscles in the airway?
What problems might you encounter with IV flow?
What are the kinks in the tubing or closed clamps?
Why is it important to know the medication's generic name?
What is to ensure correct identification and avoid confusion with trade names?
What is the primary function of Naloxone?
What is to reverse respiratory failure in patients who have taken narcotics?
What must be monitored after administering a medication?
What is the patient's response and any potential side effects?
What should be documented after medication administration?
What is the medication given, dose, time, and patient response?
How do you assess for infiltration in IV therapy?
What is by checking for swelling or discomfort at the IV site?
What does the term "untoward effects" refer to?
What are side effects that are unexpected and harmful?
What are the three names associated with each drug?
What are chemical, generic, and trade (brand) names?
What is the significance of drug expiration dates?
What indicates the last date the drug is guaranteed to be effective?
What are the common side effects of epinephrine?
What are increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure?
What are the indications for using intravenous medications?
What situations require rapid medication delivery or when oral administration is impossible?
How should EMTs reassess a patient after administering medication?
What is it by monitoring vital signs and checking for changes in symptoms?