Pharmacology
The dosage of a medication depends on ... (multiple answers accepted)
Age, Weight/Height, Existing health conditions, Severity of a health condition, Drug tolerance
True or False: Misusing antimicrobials (e.g. antibiotics) only affects the person taking them.
False! Misuse results in drug-resistant bacteria that can spread and make infections harder to treat for everyone.
What's the first step in any emergency scenario?
Check the scene!!! (Is it safe to help?)
Why is it important to know and understand the medications a patient is taking?
A. For testing purposes
B. For safe medication administration
C. For documentation purposes
D. For billing purposes
B. For safe medication administration
What are ways people can get antimicrobial resistance?
Accepted answers: Athletes playing contact sports (sharing towels, jerseys, equipment, etc.); overusing antimicrobials; using antimicrobials unnecessarily; not using antimicrobials according to the prescription
When checking for a pulse, check the _____ pulse.
Carotid pulse (two fingers on the side of the trachea).
What does the DEA stand for?
Drug Enforcement Administration. Extra info (not required for points): They regulate the manufacturing and dispensing of controlled substances
AMR stands for ...
What is Antimicrobial Resistance?
After each 30 chest compressions, give 2 rescue breaths using the ______ technique. (Hint: head-.....)
Head-tilt/chin-lift technique
Some drugs are considered controlled substances; they are classified into "Schedules" based on their potential for abuse, addiction, and medical use. How many schedules are there?
Five! C-I through C-V
When is World AMR Awareness Week (Hint: It's in November)
Next week! (November 18 - 24th, 2025)
What is the 3rd link in the American Heart Association's adult out-of-hospital chain of survival?
A. Defibrillation
B. High-Quality CPR
C. Early Recognition and Prevention
D. Advanced Resuscitation
A. Defibrillation! The order is as follows:
1. Activation of emergency response system
2. High-Quality CPR
3. Defibrillation
4. Advanced Resuscitation
5. Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
6. Recovery
What is a parenteral medication? (Examples are accepted)
A drug that bypasses the GI track (e.g. topical ointments, IVs, injections, etc.)
What is the color for the 2025 U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW)?
A. Orange
B. Green
C. Purple
D. Blue
C. Purple!
The best position for the victim in shock who does not have a head injury is:
A. Sitting upright in a chair
B. Laying down flat
C. Sitting upright on the floor against the wall
D. Laying down, legs elevated
D. Laying down, legs elevated