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A medication with antagonistic properties is one that
blocks receptor sites and prevents chemicals from attaching
enhances the effects of another medication
stimulates receptor sites and allows chemicals to attach
produces cumulative effect when mixed with same type of med
Which of the following is the MOST rapidly acting medication administration route
IM
IV
SC
SL
Which of the following medication routes delivers a drug through the skin over an extended period of time, such as nitroglycerin or nicotine patch
transcutaneous
sublingual
subcutaneous
intraosseous
A 31 year old female is experiencing an acute asthma attack. She is conscious and alert, but in obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with her prescribed MDI, you should
reassess the pt and document her response to the medication
check the drug's expiration date
contact med control and apprise him of what you did
administer another tx in 30 sec if she is still in distress
how much activated charcoal should be given for a 7 year old who weighs 22 kg
36 g
11 g
44 g
22 g
Activated charcoal is frequently suspended in sorbitol, a complex sugar that
significantly slows the process of digestion
facilitates movement through the digestive system
disguises the unpleasant taste of the activated charcoal
binds to any chemicals that are in the stomach
Which of the following statements regarding glucose is correct
glucose is administered by the EMT via IV route
glucose is a complex sugar rapidly absorbed by bloodstream
glucose is given to pt's who are hyperglycemic
glucose is a simple sugar readily absorbed by bloodstream
Aspirin is beneficial to pt's suspected of having a heart attack because it
reduces the associated chest pain
prevents the aggregation of platelets
dissolves the coronary artery clot
causes direct coronary validation
When given to pt's with cardiac related chest pain, nitroglycerin
constricts the veins throughout the body
relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries
increases blood return to the right atrium
increases myocardial contraction force
Shortly after assessing a a 65 y/o female with her prescribed nitro, she begins complaining of dizziness and a drop of 30 mm Hg in her systolic bp. The pt. is conscious and her breathing is adequate. you should
place her supine and elevate her legs
wait 5 min and reassess her BP
assist ventilation with a bag mask device
transport her in a sitting position
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epinephrine
dilates passages in the lungs
decreases heart rate and blood pressure
constricts blood vessels
secreted naturally by the adrenal glands
With the flowmeter set a 6 L/min, the nasal cannula with deliver up to
34%
44%
14%
24%
when assessing an elderly male who complains of nausea and generalized weakness, you find that he takes Vytorin and Plavix. This medication suggests a hx of
bacterial infection
non-insulin dependent diabetes
cardiovascular disease
reactive airway disease
Which of the following is an example of a brand (trade) name of a drug
ibuprofen
nitroglycerin
furosemide
Tylenol
Advil, Nuprin and Motrin are brand names for the generic medication
nitrostat
ibuprofen
aspirin
acetaminophen
Which of the following is the MOST rapidly acting medication administration route
SL
IV
SC
IM
