Pharmacology
I'm the drug in your drugbox that doesn't like a slow pace. I like to live in the fast lane. That's why I inhibit the action of acetylcholine at the parasympathetic receptor sites. In essence, I am an anticholinergic agent.
What is Atropine Sulfate
The movement of gas from an area of higher concentration to a lower concentration
What is Diffusion
SAMPLE History
What is signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, past medical history, last oral intake and events leading to injury or illness
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what is the dose of aspirin
JVD and decreased pulse pressure
what are common signs of cardiac tamponade
I am a drug that decreases electrical conduction through the AV node without causing negative inotropic effects. I also act directly on sinus pacemaker cells and vagal nerve terminals to decrease chronotropic activity
The anatomical name for the point at which the trachea divides into the R and L mainstem bronchi
A type of physical exam that is typically performed on responsive patients who have sustained an isolated injury. The type of exam is based on the chief complaint and focuses on one body part or system.
What is a focused exam
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What is the first dose of Amiodarone during cardiac arrest
Hypotension, Tachycardia, tracheal deviation are all signs of
what is a tension pneumothorax
I am a potent vasodilator that works to reduce both preload and afterload
What is nitroglycerin
You may hear me when the tongue falls back in the upper airway of an unconscious patient
What is snoring respirations
The overall initial impression that determines the priority of patient care; based on the patient surroundings, mechanism of injury, signs and symptoms, and the chief complaint.
What is general impression
The most common Beta 2 agonist used in the prehospital setting
What is albuterol
The most common airway obstruction
What is the tongue
TXA is most effective when given in this timeframe
what is 3 hours
Most effective within the first hour
You would see this on a capnography wave form of a patient experiencing an asthma attack.
What is a shark fin
A systematic head-to-toe exam performed during the secondary assessment of a patient who has sustained a significant mechanism of injury, is unresponsive, or in critical condition.
What is a full body exam?
I'm a serotonin receptor antagonist used to treat nausea and vomiting
What is Zofran
A non helmeted motorcycle accident victim is unconscious. He responds to pain by opening his eyes, uses incomprehensible sounds responding to verbal stimuli, and withdraws from pain. His GCS score is
What is 8
E-2
V-2
M-4
I am a unique drug with multiple mechanisms of action. I prolong the duration of action potential and effective refractory period. I also have some sodium and calcium channel blocking abilities.
What is Amiodarone
The anatomical name for the depression between the tongue and the epiglottis. It serves as the point of insertion for the tip of the MAC blade in intubation
What is the vallecula
You have arrived on the scene of an elderly male complaining of severe dyspnea. you should utilize this type of questioning for you patient interview
What is close ended
I am a medication that will make you urinate frequently
What is lasix
A brain injury resulting from coup contrecoup injury patterns
What is a concussion