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Question 1

Acetaminophen

Answer 1

Elevates pain threshold and readjusts hypothalamic temperature-regulatory center

Question 2

Activated charcoal

Answer 2

Absorbs ingested toxins, preventing systemic absorption

Question 3

Adenosine

Answer 3

Slows AV conduction

Question 4

Albuterol sulfate

Answer 4

Beta agonist with preference for b2, relaxes bronchial smooth muscle

Question 5

Amiodarone

Answer 5

Prolongs action potential and duration in cardiac tissues through sodium, potassium, and calcium channels

Question 6

Animal nitrite

Answer 6

Vasodilator, forms cyanomethemoglobin, enzymatically degrades

Question 7

Atropine

Answer 7

Inhibits parasympathetic stimulation

Question 8

Aspirin

Answer 8

Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic

Question 9

Calcium

Answer 9

Maintains normal heart function during hyperkalemia

Question 10

Dextrose

Answer 10

Increases bgl

Question 11

Diazepam

Answer 11

Binds to type A GABA receptor, sedation

Question 12

Diltiazem

Answer 12

Lowers blood pressure by relaxing smooth vascular muscle, slows AV conduction

Question 13

Diphenhydramine

Answer 13

Blocks h1 and H2 receptors

Question 14

Dopamine

Answer 14

Alpha and beta adrenergic agonist

Question 15

Droperidol

Answer 15

Blocks dopamine receptors

Question 16

Duodote

Answer 16

Nerve agent antidote

Question 17

Epinephrine

Answer 17

Increases HR, myocardial contractility, and oxygen demand

Question 18

Fentanyl

Answer 18

Analgesia through binding to opiate receptors

Question 19

Glucagon

Answer 19

Converts liver glycogen to glucose, relaxes gastric smooth muscle

Question 20

Haloperidol

Answer 20

Blocks dopamine receptors associated with mood and behavior

Question 21

Hydroxocobalamin

Answer 21

Binds cyanide ions, excreted in urine

Question 22

Hydromorphone

Answer 22

Analgesia and sedation through binding to opioid receptors

Question 23

Ibuprofen

Answer 23

Anti-inflammatory/antipyretic, inhibits prostaglandins

Question 24

Ipratropium

Answer 24

Inhibits parasympathetic stimulation

Question 25

Lidocaine

Answer 25

Amide-type local anesthetic, slows depolarization and automaticity

Question 26

Lorazepam

Answer 26

Finds to type A GABA receptor causing sedation

Question 27

Magnesium

Answer 27

Physiologic calcium channel blocker, broncodilator

Question 28

Methylprednisolone

Answer 28

Anti-inflammatory, suppresses immune response

Question 29

Metoclopramide

Answer 29

Blocks CNS vomiting chemo receptor trigger zone

Question 30

Midazolam

Answer 30

Binds to type A GABA receptors, sedates

Question 31

Morphine

Answer 31

Analgesia and sedation through binding to opiate receptors

Question 32

Naloxone

Answer 32

Binds to opioid receptors, antagonizes

Question 33

Nitroglycerin

Answer 33

Decreases cardiac preload and afterload

Question 34

Nitrous oxide

Answer 34

CNS depressant

Question 35

Ondansetron

Answer 35

Selective 5 - ht3 receptor antagonist, antiemetic

Question 36

Oral glucose

Answer 36

Increases bgl

Question 37

Oxygen

Answer 37

Oxygenizes cells, allowing proper function

Question 38

Oxytocin

Answer 38

Oxytocic- causes uterine contractions and lactation

Question 39

Phenylephrine

Answer 39

Almost pure alpha agonist causing vasoconstriction

Question 40

Promethazine

Answer 40

Suppresses ctz, has antihistaminic effects

Question 41

Racemic epinephrine

Answer 41

Relatively non-selective beta agonist, mix of both racemic isomers of epinephrine

Question 42

Sodium bicarbonate

Answer 42

Neutralizes acids in body due to hypoxia

Question 43

Thiamine

Answer 43

Necessary for carbohydrate metabolism