Questions to test your knowledge of commonly used drugs by paramedics in the field. Not to be substituted for local medical protocols. Always consult with local medical direction before the administration of ANY drugs.
Substituted for the first dose of Amiodarone in V-Tach w/ a pulse.
Substituted for the first or second dose of Epinephrine in cardiac arrest.
Substituted for Atropine in cardiac arrest.
Substituted for the first and second dose of Epinephrine in cardiac arrest.
Pain associated with AMI, isolated extremity fractures, renal colic, and burns. Can also be used for pulmonary edema.
Pain associated with AMI, head trauma, renal colic, and burns. Can also be used for pulmonary edema
Pain associated with AMI, acute abdominal pain, isolated extremity fractures, and burns. Can also be used for reduction in ICP.
Pain associated with Paramedic Class.
2mg/kg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes. Titrate to pain and BP >90mmHg.
0.2mg/kg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes. Titrate to pain and BP >90mmHg.
2mg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes. Titrate to pain and BP >90mmHg.
0.2mg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes. Titrate to pain and BP >90mmHg.
0.1mg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes.
0.1mg/kg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes.
1mg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes.
1mg/kg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes.
Potential surgical candidate, allergy to NSAID's, nasal polyps, angioedemea, asthma, ulcers, and kidney disfunction.
Potential surgical candidate, allergy to NSAID's, nasal polyps, angioedemea, asthma, ulcers, and renal colic.
Potential surgical candidate, allergy to NSAID's, nasal polyps, angioedemea, asthma, ulcers, and acute back strain.
Potential surgical candidate, allergy to NSAID's, renal colic, acute back strain, asthma, ulcers, and kidney disfunction.
3mg IV or 6mg IM with BP >90mmHG. If over 65, limit dose to 1.5mg IV or 3mg IM.
3mg IV or 6mg IM with BP
30mg IV or 60mg IM with BP >90mmHG. If over 65, limit dose to 15mg IV or 30mg IM.
30mg IV or 60mg IM with BP
Onset: 15 minutes. Peak Action: 60-90 minutes. Therapeutic effects: 5 hours.
Onset: 5 minutes. Peak Action: 30-60 minutes. Therapeutic effects: 2 hours.
Onset: 45 minutes. Peak Action: 60-90 minutes. Therapeutic effects: 5 hours.
Onset: 30 minutes. Peak Action: 60-90 minutes. Therapeutic effects: 24 hours.
Alpha 1 parasympatholytic.
Beta 2 sympathomimetic.
Beta 1 sympathomimetic.
Alpha 2 parasympatholytic.
2.5mg of Albuterol mixed with 2.5mg of NS flowed through a nebulizer at 6-8 L/min.
2.5mg of Albuterol mixed with 2.5mL of NS flowed through a nebulizer at 6-8 L/min.
2.5mg of Albuterol mixed with 1.5mg of NS flowed through a nebulizer at 6-8 L/min.
2.5mg of Albuterol mixed with 1.5mL of NS flowed through a nebulizer at 6-8 L/min.
90
180
140
80
5 - 15
30 - 45
45 - 60
1 - 5
Bradycardia
Tachycardia, unstable cardiovascular status, AMI, acute hemmorage, and pulmonary edema.
Organophosphate Poisonings
Relief of bronchospasms associated with asthma and COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema unresponsive to treatment with Albuterol alone.
V-Fib
Torsades de pointes
V-Tach w/ a pulse
A-Fib
SVT
V-Tach w/out a pulse
A-Flutter
5mg/kg added to the standard dose of Albuterol.
5mg added to the standard dose of Albuterol.
0.5mg/kg added to the standard dose of Albuterol.
0.5mg added to the standard dose of Albuterol.
Granny moving a little too slowly to the stretcher.
Suspected opiate overdose.
Violent or impaired patients.
For the reversal of a dystonic reaction induced by Diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
A dystonic reaction
Diarrhea
A possible CVA
Bradycardia
5mg IM or IV.
5mg IM or IV. If over 65 limit the dosage to 2.5mg IM or IV.
2.5mg IM or IV.
5mg/kg IM or IV. If over 65 limit the dosage to 2.5mg/kg IM or IV.
Atropine
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Dopamine (Intropin)
Calcium Chloride
Dextrose 50%
Naloxone (Narcan)
Midazolam (Versed)
Glucagon
Hypersensitivity and hyperglycemia.
Tachycardia, hypertension, altered level of consciousness, and beta blocker overdoses
Potential surgical candidate, allergy to NSAID's, nasal polyps, angioedemea, asthma, ulcers, and kidney disfunction.
Agitation secondary to shock or hypoxia.
True
False
5mg-10mg IM or IV. IV is the most prefered route.
5mg-10mg IM or IV. IM is the most prefered route.
0.5mg-1mg IM or IV. IV is the most prefered route.
0.5mg-1mg IM or IV. IM is the most prefered route.
True
False
True
False
True
False
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