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A medication with antagonistic properties is one that:
A medication with antagonistic properties is one that:
Which of these medications can be obtained over-the-counter (OTC)?
Which of these medications can be obtained over-the-counter (OTC)?
After assisting a patient with her prescribed MDI during an acute asthma attack, you should:
After assisting a patient with her prescribed MDI during an acute asthma attack, you should:
How is nitroglycerin usually given by the EMT?
How is nitroglycerin usually given by the EMT?
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After confirming the drug's name and expiration date from the epinephrine auto-injector, you should:
After confirming the drug's name and expiration date from the epinephrine auto-injector, you should:
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Which of the following is an example of a rules-based medication error?
Which of the following is an example of a rules-based medication error?
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The EMT should suspect that a patient has overdosed on an opioid drug when:
The EMT should suspect that a patient has overdosed on an opioid drug when:
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Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin are trade (brand) names for the generic medication:
Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin are trade (brand) names for the generic medication:
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While assisting a paramedic in the attempted resuscitation of a cardiac arrest patient, you should expect the paramedic to:
While assisting a paramedic in the attempted resuscitation of a cardiac arrest patient, you should expect the paramedic to:
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When treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort and a history of heart attacks, you should:
When treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort and a history of heart attacks, you should:
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A 62-year-old male experiencing crushing chest pain has prescribed nitroglycerin. You should:
A 62-year-old male experiencing crushing chest pain has prescribed nitroglycerin. You should:
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An EMT may administer aspirin to a patient if:
An EMT may administer aspirin to a patient if:
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Aspirin is beneficial to patients suspected of having a heart attack because it:
Aspirin is beneficial to patients suspected of having a heart attack because it:
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In ___________ administration, you are administering medication to yourself or your partner.
In ___________ administration, you are administering medication to yourself or your partner.
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Nitroglycerin, when given to patients with cardiac-related chest pain:
Nitroglycerin, when given to patients with cardiac-related chest pain:
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Separation is especially an issue with medicine used as a(n):
Separation is especially an issue with medicine used as a(n):
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The __________ of a medication usually dictates the route by which it will be administered.
The __________ of a medication usually dictates the route by which it will be administered.
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The medical term for a low blood glucose level is:
The medical term for a low blood glucose level is:
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The process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream is called:
The process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream is called:
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The term 'pharmacology' is MOST accurately defined as:
The term 'pharmacology' is MOST accurately defined as:
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What medication form does oral glucose come in?
What medication form does oral glucose come in?
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The medications atorvastatin (Lipitor) and amlodipine (Norvasc) suggest a history of:
The medications atorvastatin (Lipitor) and amlodipine (Norvasc) suggest a history of:
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Which of the following is an example of a generic drug?
Which of the following is an example of a generic drug?
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Which of the following medication routes delivers a drug through the skin over an extended period, such as a nitroglycerin or fentanyl patch?
Which of the following medication routes delivers a drug through the skin over an extended period, such as a nitroglycerin or fentanyl patch?
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Which of the following statements regarding glucose is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding glucose is correct?
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Which of the following statements regarding parenteral medications is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding parenteral medications is correct?
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Which of the following statements regarding the epinephrine auto-injector is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the epinephrine auto-injector is correct?
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Which of the following statements regarding the metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is correct?
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With the flowmeter set at 6 L/min, the nasal cannula will deliver up to _______ oxygen.
With the flowmeter set at 6 L/min, the nasal cannula will deliver up to _______ oxygen.
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In treating a 45-year-old woman stung by a hornet, if you are not able to make contact with medical control, you should:
In treating a 45-year-old woman stung by a hornet, if you are not able to make contact with medical control, you should:
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Study Notes
Medication Properties
- Medications with antagonistic properties block receptor sites, preventing other chemicals from attaching.
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medication in the provided list is Nexium.
Asthma Management
- Post-assistance with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for an asthmatic patient, reassess and document the patient's response.
Nitroglycerin Administration
- Nitroglycerin is typically administered sublingually.
- In cardiac-related chest pain, relaxes coronary arteries, contributing to pain relief.
Allergic Reactions
- Signs of severe allergic reactions may be treated with epinephrine; medical control should be contacted upon receipt of an auto-injector from the patient.
Medication Errors
- A rules-based medication error occurs when an EMT administers a drug not approved by the medical director.
Opioid Overdose Signs
- Administration of naloxone (Narcan) suggests the patient may have overdosed on an opioid.
Common Medications
- Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin are brand names for ibuprofen.
- Aspirin is an example of a generic drug.
Transport and Treatment Protocols
- EMTs should administer medications cautiously; authorization from medical control is needed for aspirin in specific cases.
- Confirm no allergy before administering aspirin and document related details.
Blood Glucose Levels
- Hypoglycemia is the medical term for low blood glucose levels.
Medication Absorption
- Absorption is the process through which medications travel through tissues into the bloodstream.
Medication Forms
- Oral glucose is available in gel form.
- Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications.
EpiPen Use and Delivery
- The epinephrine auto-injector delivers a preset amount of medication and is administered via the subcutaneous route.
Metered-Dose Inhalers
- MDIs provide a consistent medication dose with each use.
Oxygen Delivery
- A nasal cannula at a flow rate of 6 L/min can deliver oxygen concentration up to 44%.
Emergency Response
- In cases of allergic reactions with stable vital signs, begin transport while continuously monitoring the patient.
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Test your knowledge of pharmacology in EMT Chapter 12 with this quiz. Focus on medication properties, including antagonistic effects and receptor interactions. Perfect for students preparing for EMT examinations.
