Ch 7 Questions

Question 0

Nitroglycerin relieves the squeezing or crushing pain associated with angina by:

Answer 0

Dilating the arteries to increase the oxygen supply to the heart muscle

Question 1

The proper dose of a medication depends on all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 1

Generic substitutions

Question 2

The brand name that a manufacturer gives to a medication is called the_________ name.

Answer 2

Trade

Question 3

The fastest way to deliver a chemical substance is by the_________ route.

Answer 3

Intravenous

Question 4

The form the manufacturer chooses for a medication ensures:

Answer 4

The proper route of medication, the timing of the medication released into the bloodstream, the medications effects on target organs or body systems

Question 5

Solutions may be given:

Answer 5

Orally, intramuscularly, rectally

Question 6

In the prehospital setting, a(n)_______ is the preferred method of giving oxygen to patients who have sufficient tidal volume and can provide up to 90% inspired oxygen.

Answer 6

Nonrebreathing mask

Question 7

Characteristics of epinephrine include:

Answer 7

Dilating passages in the lungs, constricting blood vessels, increasing the heart rate and blood pressure

Question 8

Epinephrine acts as a specific antidote to:

Answer 8

Histamine

Question 9

Nitroglycerin relieves pain because its purpose is to increase blood flow by relieving the spasms or causing the arteries to:

Answer 9

Dilate

Question 10

Nitroglycerin affects the body in the following ways

Answer 10

It decreases blood pressure, it relaxes veins throughout the body, it often causes a mild headache after administration