A rose by
any other name
any other name
Ibuprofen is an example of a drug's _______ name, as opposed to Motrin, which is an example of its trade name.
Generic
What is the first step in administering a prescribed aerosol medication?
Determine that the inhaler actually belongs to the patient.
This medication reverses tissue hypoxia that causes cell damage and death.
Oxygen
A mediation that is given through the veins.
Intravenous
The symptoms or circumstances for which a medication is given are called:
Indications
Narcan
You administered 0.3mg of Epinephrine via IM to a patient experiencing anaphylaxis approximately 15 minutes ago. You notice that they still have difficulty breathing with stridor and urticaria. You want to give an additional dose of Epinephrine, but first, you must determine what?
This medication inhibits platelet aggregation and blood clotting in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome. Also, an analgesic and antipyretic.
Aspirin
A medication that is placed under the tongue to dissolve.
Sublingual
When you give patients nitroglycerin, they sometimes develop a headache. This would be called a(n):
Side Effect
The trade name for a medication commonly given to patients experiencing acute coronary syndrome, that is also a potent vasodilator.
Nitrostat
An EMT is on the scene of a 48-year-old male patient complaining of chest pain. The patient states he has nitroglycerin prescribed. The EMT contacts medical control and is ordered to assist the patient in taking his nitroglycerin. The EMT checks the patient's medication and finds that it is actually a Nitroprusside prescription. This is an example of confirming which of the 5 rights?
The right drug.
This medication is absorbed into the GI tract and distributed to the tissues to increase circulating blood sugar.
Oral Glucose
A medication that is given as a fine mist and inhaled through the nose.
Intranasal
You should not give Aspirin to a patient who tells you they have an allergy to Aspirin. This is an example of a(n):
Contraindication
What is the chemical name (formula) for Oxygen?
O2 or dioxygen
You have a 7-month-old patient with a fever of 102 degrees, and you want to administer Tylenol to reduce the fever. Because this med is weight-based, what would you need to do before administering this medication?
Calculate the right dose.
This medication selectively stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors and relaxes smooth muscles.
Albuterol
A medication that is atomized into fine droplets and given via the respiratory tract.
Inhaled
You administer Nitroglycerin to a patient you suspect is having an MI. You forgot to take their BP before giving this medication. Now, the patient has become unresponsive, and when you check, their SBP is 84 mmHg. This is an example of a(n):
Untoword Effect
What is the generic name for acetylsalicylic acid?
What is the correct route of administration for an auto-injector?
Intramuscular
This medication stimulated both alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors causing immediate bronchodilation and peripheral vasodilation. Also, blocks histamine release.
Epinephrine
A medication that is injected into the marrow of the bone and is often the fastest and most reliable route of drug administration.
Intraosseous
You notice that the area around the patient's IV is getting red, puffy, and swollen. These are all signs that the IV has likely:
Infiltrated