Chapter 1: Emergency Medications

Question 1

Another step in preparing for medical emergencies is the acquisition of?

Answer 1

Emergency medications for the Crash Cart.

Question 2

When is Activated Charcoal used?

Answer 2

After a patient swallows or absorbs almost any toxic drug or chemical.

Question 3

Albuterol is a bronchodilator used/

Answer 3

with a nebulizer to quickly reduce airway inflammation and bronchial swelling.

Question 4

Aspirin is used for?

Answer 4

Emergency treatment of a myocardial infarction.

Question 5

Atropine is used to?

Answer 5

Treat cardiac arrest.

Question 6

Diphenhydramine is used to?

Answer 6

Treat life-threatening reactions along with epinephrine.

Question 7

What is D5W (Dextrose 5% Water)?

Answer 7

Intravenous (IV) solution used as a fluid and carbohydrate replenisher.

Question 8

Epinephrine (EpiPen)is used to?

Answer 8

Treat life-threatening allergic reactions.

Question 9

Glucagon Emergency Kit is used to?

Answer 9

Treat severe hypoglycemia in diabetics.

Question 10

An Insulin injection is used to?

Answer 10

Treat hyperglycemia.

Question 11

What is Naloxone (Narcan)?

Answer 11

Life-saving medication designed to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Question 12

Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator used to?

Answer 12

Treat chest pain in patients with coronary artery disease (Crash Cart should always have nitroglycerin spray or tablets).

Question 13

Normal Saline is used for?

Answer 13

IV access and delivery method for emergency drugs.

Question 14

An oxygen tank should be readily accessible to?

Answer 14

Assist with respiratory distress.

Question 15

Phenobarbital is used for?

Answer 15

Emergency seizure control.

Question 16

Xylocaine is used as?

Answer 16

Local anesthetic.