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Chapter 18 - General Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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What are the six rights?

A

Right Patient
Right Medication
Right Dose
Right Time
Right Route
Right Documentation

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Pharmacodynamics

A

Study of effects of meds on the body

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3
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Pharmacokinetics

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Study of absorption and elimination in the body

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4
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What are the medications an EMT can administer?

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Aspirin
Oral Glucose
Activated Charcoal
Oxygen
Narcan
Epi Pen
Albuterol

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5
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What are the medications an EMT can assist with?

A

Inhaler
Nitroglycerin
Epi Pen

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6
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Aspirin Dose

A

4: 81mg tablets (324mg total)

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7
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Aspirin Route

A

Chewed/PO

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8
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Aspirin MoA

A

Prevents further aggregation of platelets

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9
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Aspirin Indications

A

Cardiac nature chest pain/discomfort

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10
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Aspirin Contraindications

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Asthma, recent trauma, GI bleeding, use in children

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Aspirin Side Effects

A

GI Upset, N/V, Heart Burn

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12
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Aspirin Medical Command

A

Not Required

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13
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Oral Glucose Dose

A

15 grams (1 single dose tube)

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14
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Oral Glucose Route

A

Buccual

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15
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Oral Glucose MoA

A

Increases blood sugar level

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16
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Oral Glucose Indications

A

AMS with a history of diabetes, suspected hypoglycemia

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17
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Oral Glucose Contraindications

A

Unable to follow simple commands, unable to protect airway

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18
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Oral Glucose Side Effects

A

Possible hyperglycemia

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19
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Oral Glucose Medical Command

A

Not required

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20
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Activated Charcoal Dose

A

Adult 25-50grams Child 12.5-25grams

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21
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Activated Charcoal Route

A

Oral

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22
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Activated Charcoal MoA

A

Binds to ingested particulate

23
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Activated Charcoal Indications

A

Ingestion of poison/toxin

24
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Activated Charcoal Contraindications

A

unable to swallow, protect the airway, or follow simple commands. Ingestion of caustic substance. Exposure to toxin/poison via means other than ingestion.

25
Q

Activated Charcoal Side Effects

A

Vomiting, black/tar stool a few days post administration

26
Q

Activated Charcoal Medical Command

A

Must contact prior to administration

27
Q

Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Dose

A

Inhaler: 1 Rx dose
Albuterol Treatment: 2.5mg

28
Q

Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Route

A

Inhalation

29
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment MoA

A

Causes bronchodilator, allowing air to more easily pass through airway structures

30
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Indications

A

Respiratory Distress with signs of broncho-constriction, wheezing

31
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Contraindications

A

Broncho-constriction not the suspected cause of respiratory distress

32
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Side Effects

A

Increased HR, anxiety, shaking, nervousness

33
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Bronchodilator Inhaler and Albuterol Treatment Medical Command

A

Must call after the first administration for any subsequent administrations

34
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Nitroglycerin Dose

35
Q

Nitroglycerin Route

A

Sublingual

36
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Nitroglycerin MoA

A

Dilate coronary arteries, reducing the workload of the heart, thereby reducing oxygen demand

37
Q

Nitroglycerin Indications

A

Patient is having chest pain as suspect to cardiac issues

38
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Nitroglycerin Contra indications

A

Non-cardiac chest pain, erectile dysfunction drug use in last 24-48hrs, systolic BP < 100, recent dosing

39
Q

Nitroglycerin Side Effects

A

Light headedness, fainting, drop in BP, anxiety, increased HR

40
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Nitroglycerin Medical Command

A

Must call after the first administration for any subsequent administrations

41
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Naloxone (Narcan) Dose

42
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Naloxone (Narcan) Route

A

Intranasal

43
Q

Naloxone (Narcan) MoA

A

Reverses the effects of narcotics, including depressed level of consciousness and respiratory depression

44
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Naloxone (Narcan) Indications

A

Suspected narcotic overdose, coma of an unknown cause

45
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Naloxone (Narcan) Contra indications

A

Patient breathing adequately and able to maintain own airway

46
Q

Naloxone (Narcan) Side Effects

A

May precipitate withdrawal in patients dependent on narcotics

47
Q

Naloxone (Narcan) Medical Command

A

Not required

48
Q

Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Dose

A

0.3 for Adults, 0.15 for children

49
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Route

A

Intramuscular (IM)

50
Q

Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Indications

A

Severe allergic reaction with signs of AMS or respiratory compromise

51
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Contra indications

A

Mild allergic reaction, none in true emergency setting

52
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Side Effects

A

Increased HR, anxiety, shaking, nervousness, headache, numbness in extremities

53
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Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Medical Command

A

Must call after first administration for any subsequent administrations

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