EHS 2020 Pharmacology for EMS: Drug Administration

<p>Placenta (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can be excreted in bile or reabsorbed into circulation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To allow immediate intervention for life-threatening conditions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One-Time Orders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pro re nata, meaning 'as the situation demands' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clarity and conciseness in relaying orders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the gastrointestinal tract (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Liquid, Solid, Gaseous (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pill (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The route of administration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pharmacokinetics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The solubility of the drug (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By blood circulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vapor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Time of day administered (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Intramuscular injection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mucosal atomizer device (MAD) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Faster than intramuscular injections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be delivered through a mouthpiece or mask (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2 to 2.5 times the dose (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2 mL (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vastus lateralis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Poor muscle development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2 mL (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deltoid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rectal administration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are absorbed more rapidly and effectively. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parenteral administration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It requires special training and equipment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>They have a butter-like consistency. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It depends on the gag reflex. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Drugs come in various forms like solids, liquids, and gases. Common examples in clinical practice are often solids or liquids.

Examples include solutions, suspensions, elixirs, and emulsions; Some common liquid drugs are Normal Saline, Benzylpenicillin, Diazepam

Solid forms include powders, tablets, capsules, and suppositories. Examples depend on the specific drug.

Includes vapors and gases. These are less common in clinical practice.

The method of introducing a drug into the body affects how quickly and when it works.

The study of how the body processes a drug. This includes absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination.

The movement of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream.

The rate of absorption depends on administration route, drug solubility, site conditions, pH, and drug concentration.

How drugs move throughout the body, influenced by plasma proteins, blood flow, and barriers like the placenta.

Breaking down drugs into less active forms to be excreted more easily.

Removing drug metabolites from the body via urine, feces, or exhaled air.

Age, weight, gender, environment, administration route, patient condition, genetics, and psychology can impact how a drug works.

Kidneys (urine), intestines (feces), and lungs (exhaled air) are the main ways drugs leave the body.

Pre-approved instructions for patient treatment, often for specific conditions needing immediate intervention.

Single-use drug orders for immediate treatment, requiring medical direction confirmation each time.

Orders for medications given 'as needed' for specific patient conditions, like pain or changing vital signs.

Paramedics must accurately write down and confirm medication orders with medical direction, ensuring clear communication.

Giving medication through the gastrointestinal tract (GI) route, such as oral medications.

Delivering medication directly into the lungs using a handheld device (MDI). Patients typically self-administer with a mouthpiece or mask.

Administering medication through the nasal passages using a mucosal atomizer device (MAD). Provides faster absorption compared to intramuscular injections.

Injecting medication directly into muscle tissue, allowing absorption into the bloodstream.

A device that atomizes medication into a fine mist for nasal administration.

The needle size varies depending on the injection site and muscle size.

Medication taken by mouth.

Placing medication between the cheek and gum.

Placing medication under the tongue.

Giving medication through the rectum.

Injecting medication directly into a vein.

A set of guidelines for safe and effective medication administration, including the right patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation, and reason.

An intramuscular injection given in the deltoid muscle, located at the top of the shoulder. Provides a rich blood supply for rapid absorption and can tolerate up to 2 mL of medication. It is crucial to avoid the radial nerve, as damage can lead to pain and disability.

An intramuscular injection given in the vastus lateralis muscle, located on the front of the thigh. This site is preferred for infants due to its larger size and tolerance of up to 5 mL of medication. The injection area is between the upper and lower thigh, avoiding the knee and hip.

An intramuscular injection given in the upper outer quadrant of the buttocks. It is not recommended for children under 2 years old due to variations in muscle size and potential nerve damage. The ventrogluteal injection is preferred for pediatric patients.

An injection given into the subcutaneous tissue located between the skin and muscle. This site typically tolerates a maximum of 2 mL of medication.

Subcutaneous injections are used for medications that require slower absorption rates compared to intramuscular injections. This is because the subcutaneous tissue has a lower blood supply than muscle tissue.