Mr. Porterville
What does it mean when a medication is given enterally?
The medication will pass through the digestive tract prior to being metabolized by the body.
The official standard for information about pharmaceuticals in the United States is the what?
USP/United States Pharmacopeia
A drug response that is unique to an individual is known as a what?
Idiosyncrasy
The most frequent route of elimination for medications is what?
Urine/Pee/Urinary System
The most common reason Paramedics establish IV access is for what?
Fluid Replacement
A liquid medication that is mixed with alcohol is known as a what?
Elixir
Dextrose 10% is commonly packaged in 250 mL bags. This means that how much (in grams) Dextrose is in these bags?
25 Grams
In addition to blocking Beta 1 and Beta 2 Adrenergic Receptors, Labetalol also blocks what?
Esmolol is a (Selective/Non-Selective) Beta (Agonist/Antagonist).
Selective Beta Agonist (Acts exclusively on Beta 1)
What is the initial dose of Epinephrine for an adult patient experiencing Anaphylaxis?
Bonus for double points: What is the correct concentration of Epinephrine for administration in the above scenario?
0.3 mg
1:1,000
Rocuronium
Patients who are prescribed beta blockers, and/or ACE Inhibitors likely have what diagnosed medical condition?
Hypertension
In addition to drying secretions, Ipratropium dilates the Bronchus through what action?
Pralidoxime, often administered in conjunction with Atropine, is used to treat what lethal poisoning?
Double Points: Name a substance that can cause this type of poisoning.
Organophosphate Poisoning
Sarin, Pesticides, VX gas, Soman, Tabun, Tricresyl Phosphate
Medications that may cause harm to a fetus are known as what?
Teratogenic
Why is Nitro administered Sub-Lingually instead of Orally?
So it doesnt get deactivated by first-pass metabolism.
Diphenhydramine depresses the CNS, but how?
Crosses the blood-brain barrier and inhibits the action of Histamine in the Nervous System.
Vecuronium and Rocuronium are __________ agents, whereas Succinylcholine is a ___________ agent.
Depolarizing, Non-Depolarizing
Versed is often used as a sedative induction agent in intubation procedures. What vital sign finding would contraindicate Versed in this procedure?
Hypotension/Low BP
What medication is the antidote to benzodiazapine overdose?
Flumazenil
Vasopressin would most likely be prescribed to a patient to treat what condition?
Nocturnal Enuresis (Involuntary Urination during Sleep)
What class of medication is Enalapril?
Besides "Anti-hypertensive".
ACE Inhibitors
This medication, commonly administered for respiratory distress, can also be administered for its Tocolytic effects.
Terbutaline
What is the mechanism of action for MAOIs?
Inhibiting the breakdown of monoamine transmitters
The metabolic rate of a pediatric is __ times as fast as that of an adult (on average).
3
What is the primary reason the elderly population reacts differently to most medications?
Hint: ESPECIALLY to Enteral Medications.
Decreased Liver Function
***DAILY DOUBLE***
Tough One. Levophed (Norepinephrine) is used to treat hypotension, but in what hypotensive emergency (Shock State) would Levophed be contraindicated?
Hint: There are 2 primary versions of this type of shock
Hypovolemic Shock (Hemorrhagic Shock)
Administration of a Histamine Blocker that acts primarily or exclusively on H2 receptors would have what physiological effect on a patient?
Decreased Gastric Secretion
***DAILY DOUBLE***
This neurotransmitter is considered the principal neurotransmitter of the Parasympathetic Nervous System
Acetylcholine
Another word for Vasopressin is what?
Hint: It ends with "Hormone"
Anti-Diuretic Hormone/ADH