FC Paramedic School Drug Quiz
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.
- 1.In what scenario would you use Vasopressin?
- A.
Substituted for the first dose of Amiodarone in V-Tach w/ a pulse.
- B.
Substituted for the first or second dose of Epinephrine in cardiac arrest.
- C.
Substituted for Atropine in cardiac arrest.
- D.
Substituted for the first and second dose of Epinephrine in cardiac arrest.
- 2.What are the indications for Morphine Sulfate?
- A.
Pain associated with AMI, isolated extremity fractures, renal colic, and burns. Can also be used for pulmonary edema.
- B.
Pain associated with AMI, head trauma, renal colic, and burns. Can also be used for pulmonary edema
- C.
Pain associated with AMI, acute abdominal pain, isolated extremity fractures, and burns. Can also be used for reduction in ICP.
- D.
Pain associated with Paramedic Class.
- 3.What is the correct dose for Morphine Sulfate in the adult patient?
- A.
2mg/kg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes. Titrate to pain and BP >90mmHg.
- B.
0.2mg/kg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes. Titrate to pain and BP >90mmHg.
- C.
2mg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes. Titrate to pain and BP >90mmHg.
- D.
0.2mg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes. Titrate to pain and BP >90mmHg.
- 4.What is the correct dose for Morphine Sulfate in the pediatric patient?
- A.
0.1mg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes.
- B.
0.1mg/kg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes.
- C.
1mg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes.
- D.
1mg/kg increments given via slow IV every 3-5 minutes.
- 5.What are the contraindications for Ketorolac Tromethamine (Toradol)?
- A.
Potential surgical candidate, allergy to NSAID's, nasal polyps, angioedemea, asthma, ulcers, and kidney disfunction.
- B.
Potential surgical candidate, allergy to NSAID's, nasal polyps, angioedemea, asthma, ulcers, and renal colic.
- C.
Potential surgical candidate, allergy to NSAID's, nasal polyps, angioedemea, asthma, ulcers, and acute back strain.
- D.
Potential surgical candidate, allergy to NSAID's, renal colic, acute back strain, asthma, ulcers, and kidney disfunction.
- 6.What is the correct dose for Ketorolac Tromethamine (Toradol) in the adult patient?
- A.
3mg IV or 6mg IM with BP >90mmHG. If over 65, limit dose to 1.5mg IV or 3mg IM.
- B.
3mg IV or 6mg IM with BP
- C.
30mg IV or 60mg IM with BP >90mmHG. If over 65, limit dose to 15mg IV or 30mg IM.
- D.
30mg IV or 60mg IM with BP
- 7.What is the onset of action, peak action, and therapeutic effect times for Albuterol.
- A.
Onset: 15 minutes. Peak Action: 60-90 minutes. Therapeutic effects: 5 hours.
- B.
Onset: 5 minutes. Peak Action: 30-60 minutes. Therapeutic effects: 2 hours.
- C.
Onset: 45 minutes. Peak Action: 60-90 minutes. Therapeutic effects: 5 hours.
- D.
Onset: 30 minutes. Peak Action: 60-90 minutes. Therapeutic effects: 24 hours.
- 8.Albuterol is primarily a ___________ and, as such, produces bronchodilation.
- A.
Alpha 1 parasympatholytic.
- B.
Beta 2 sympathomimetic.
- C.
Beta 1 sympathomimetic.
- D.
Alpha 2 parasympatholytic.
- 9.What is the correct dose for Albuterol in the adult patient?
- A.
2.5mg of Albuterol mixed with 2.5mg of NS flowed through a nebulizer at 6-8 L/min.
- B.
2.5mg of Albuterol mixed with 2.5mL of NS flowed through a nebulizer at 6-8 L/min.
- C.
2.5mg of Albuterol mixed with 1.5mg of NS flowed through a nebulizer at 6-8 L/min.
- D.
2.5mg of Albuterol mixed with 1.5mL of NS flowed through a nebulizer at 6-8 L/min.
- 10.Albuterol is contraindicated in the patient with a heart rate over _______.
- A.
90
- B.
180
- C.
140
- D.
80
- 11.An Albuterol treatment is generally given over a period of ______ - _______ minutes.
- A.
5 - 15
- B.
30 - 45
- C.
45 - 60
- D.
1 - 5
- 12.Ipratoprium Bromide (Atrovent) is indicated for which of the following?
- A.
Bradycardia
- B.
Tachycardia, unstable cardiovascular status, AMI, acute hemmorage, and pulmonary edema.
- C.
Organophosphate Poisonings
- D.
Relief of bronchospasms associated with asthma and COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema unresponsive to treatment with Albuterol alone.
- 13.Put a check next to each EKG rhythm that would be elegible for Amiodarone treatments.
- A.
V-Fib
- B.
Torsades de pointes
- C.
V-Tach w/ a pulse
- D.
A-Fib
- E.
SVT
- F.
V-Tach w/out a pulse
- G.
A-Flutter
- 14.What is the correct dose for Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) in the adult patient?
- A.
5mg/kg added to the standard dose of Albuterol.
- B.
5mg added to the standard dose of Albuterol.
- C.
0.5mg/kg added to the standard dose of Albuterol.
- D.
0.5mg added to the standard dose of Albuterol.
- 15.Haloperidol (Haldol) is indicated in which of the following scenarios?
- A.
Granny moving a little too slowly to the stretcher.
- B.
Suspected opiate overdose.
- C.
Violent or impaired patients.
- D.
For the reversal of a dystonic reaction induced by Diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
- 16.Haloperidol (Haldol) may result in ___________________ if it is administered alone.
- A.
A dystonic reaction
- B.
Diarrhea
- C.
A possible CVA
- D.
Bradycardia
- 17.What is the correct dose for Haloperidol (Haldol) in the adult patient?
- A.
5mg IM or IV.
- B.
5mg IM or IV. If over 65 limit the dosage to 2.5mg IM or IV.
- C.
2.5mg IM or IV.
- D.
5mg/kg IM or IV. If over 65 limit the dosage to 2.5mg/kg IM or IV.
- 18.______________ should be administered in conjunction with Haloperidol (Haldol).
- A.
Atropine
- B.
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- C.
Dopamine (Intropin)
- D.
Calcium Chloride
- 19._______________ is produced in the pancreas by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans, and is a common drug used by Paramedics for the treatment of Hypoglycemia.
- A.
Dextrose 50%
- B.
Naloxone (Narcan)
- C.
Midazolam (Versed)
- D.
Glucagon
- 20.What are the contraindications for Glucagon administration?
- A.
Hypersensitivity and hyperglycemia.
- B.
Tachycardia, hypertension, altered level of consciousness, and beta blocker overdoses
- C.
Potential surgical candidate, allergy to NSAID's, nasal polyps, angioedemea, asthma, ulcers, and kidney disfunction.
- D.
Agitation secondary to shock or hypoxia.
- 21.Glucagon increases blood glucose levels by stimulating glycogenesis.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 22.What is the correct dose for Glucagon in the adult patient?
- A.
5mg-10mg IM or IV. IV is the most prefered route.
- B.
5mg-10mg IM or IV. IM is the most prefered route.
- C.
0.5mg-1mg IM or IV. IV is the most prefered route.
- D.
0.5mg-1mg IM or IV. IM is the most prefered route.
- 23.The pediatric dosage for Glucagon is 0.025mg/kg IM.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 24.Activated Charcoal (Actidose) is indicated for ingested poisons such as cyanide, methanol, organophosphates, and/or other caustic substances.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 25.The correct dose for Vasopressin is 100U IV and is substituted for the first or second dose of Epinephrine in cardiac arrest.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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