Chapter 12: Pharmacology

Question 1

Pharmodynamics vs Kinetics

Answer 1

Dynamics
-what it is
Kinetics
-What it does

Question 2

Routes of Administration

Answer 2

-PR
-Oral
-IV
-IO
-Sub cu
-IM
-Inhalation
-Sublingual
-Transdermal
-Intranasal

Question 3

The “Rights”

Answer 3

TRAMP-DD + RRE
-Pt
-Medication
-Dose
-Route
-Time
-Documentation
-Response, refuse, education

Question 4

EMT Medication

Answer 4

-Aspirin: anti-inflammatory, anti platelet aggregate
-Ipratropium (Atrovent; albuterol): bronchodilator
-Epinephrine (adrenaline): stimulates NS; B2 agonist
-Naloxone (narcan): opiod reversal
-Nitroglycerin: vasodilator
-Oral glucose: Glucose for cell
-O2: Increased O2
-Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Fever reducer; analgesic
-Bendaryl: Anti-histamine
-Ibuprofen: NSAID; reduces inflammation; analgesic

Question 5

Topical Medications

Answer 5

-Lotion: Calamine lotion
-Cream: Hydrocortisone cream
-Ointment: Neosporin ointment

Question 6

Oral Glucose

Answer 6

-Pt with low blood sugar

Question 7

Aspirin

Answer 7

-Reduce pain (analgesic), fever, inflammation

Question 8

Nitroglycerin

Answer 8

-Vasodilation
-MI indication
-Contraindication: Viagra, cialis, levitra

Question 9

Epinephrine

Answer 9

-Sympathetic NS stimulation
-Bronchodilation to ease anaphylactic shock

Question 10

Nalaxone

Answer 10

-Blocks opiod receptors

Question 11

MDIs Nebuilzers

Answer 11

Bronchodilator or Beta 2 agonist