EMT Medication Overview: Aspirin and Other Essentials

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What is the recommended action after a patient inhales medication?

Hold breath for 10 seconds

Hold breath for 5 seconds (correct)

Repeat the dose immediately

Exhale slowly

What is a potential side effect of Naloxone?

Respiratory depression

Cardiac arrest

Hypertension

Nausea and vomiting (correct)

Why should nitroglycerin not be used?

In patients with a history of hypertension

In patients taking sildenafil (Viagra) or similar medications (correct)

In patients with a history of asthma

In patients with a history of diabetes

What is the recommended dose of nitroglycerin?

0.3 to 0.4 mg SL Signup and view all the answers

Why should ALS be ensured to be en route?

For continuing treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of aspirin as an anti-inflammatory agent?

Prevents platelets from clumping Signup and view all the answers

Why should EMTs use caution when administering aspirin to patients taking anticoagulants?

It may increase the risk of bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dose of aspirin for chest pain of cardiac origin?

160-325 mg Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for administering epinephrine (EpiPen)?

Anaphylactic reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dose of ipratropium for asthma or bronchospasm?

1-2 inhalations Signup and view all the answers

What is a relative contraindication for administering aspirin?

Tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of ipratropium?

Stimulates the nervous system, causing bronchodilation Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended route of administration for epinephrine?

IM Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a side effect of aspirin?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended dose of aspirin for adults?

160-325 mg Signup and view all the answers

What is the interaction of ipratropium with other medications?

Increases effects of other nervous system stimulants Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is used to relieve mild pain and headache?

Aspirin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of Naloxone?

Reverses respiratory depression Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication of opioid overdose treatment?

Patients waking up combative Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of action of Naloxone?

5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is a contraindication for the use of nitroglycerin?

Head injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for administering Naloxone?

Opioid overdose Signup and view all the answers

What is the route of administration for Naloxone?

Intranasal and Intramuscular Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin?

Dilates blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action during administration of medication?

Coach patient to hold breath for 5 seconds Signup and view all the answers