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Which of the following medications is not in the scope of an EMT to administer with or without Medical Control: Nitroglycerin, Oxygen, Tylenol, Oral Glucose
Tylenol
This is the adequate rate of breathing (breaths per minute) for most adults
12-20
The max number of doses of Nitro a Pt can receive
Three
The hormone that aids in glucose transference into the cells, commonly causing a drop in blood sugar.
Insulin
Describe a LOCAL allergic reaction
red, itchy skin, watery eyes, local rash, etc
The medication an EMT may administer, by approval of medical direction, for a poison that has been swallowed
Activated Charcoal
Per the textbook - this is the preferred method of providing artificial ventilation
Pocket Face Mask with Supplemental Oxygen
3 different administration forms for Nitroglycerin
Tablet, Spray, Patch
This is the form of glucose is administered by an EMT
Describe a systemic allergic reaction that involves two body systems
Anaphylaxis S/SX
This medication is administered by EMTs to counter an overdose of narcotics
Naloxone (Narcan)
Diaphragm
True or False: Urticaria is a sign of congestive heart failure
False: Other signs (you might see on a test) include - Hypotension, tachycardia and pulmonary edema
This type of diabetes commonly requires a patient to inject supplemental doses of insulin.
Type II
This medication is a vasoconstrictor and a bronchodilator
Epinephrine
What similar side effect do prescribed inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors have in common
Bradycardia in infants or children is a sign of this
Respiratory Failure
What is fluid buildup in the lungs caused by inadequate pumping of the heart
Pulmonary Edema
Your Patient has been drinking large amounts of water, has acetone breath, and has warm skin. You should suspect this.
Hyperglycemia
How would the EMT notice they may be allergic to latex?
"Epinephrine" is an example of this kind of drug name
Generic Name
This is the condition in infants and small children in which the movement of the diaphragm causes the chest and abdomen to move in opposite directions
Seesaw breathing
A malfunction of the heart's electrical system will generally result in this
Dysrhythmia (abnormal heart rate)
Choose the symptom that is NOT commonly associated with a diabetic emergency:
Elevated heart rate; seizures; combativeness; or hot, dry skin
Hot, Dry Skin
The medical name for the type of shock associated with extreme allergic reaction or anaphylaxis
Hypotension