Chapter 18 P1

Question 1

Medications EMT’s can administer

Answer 1

Aspirin, oral glucose, oxygen, prescribed bronchodilator inhalers, nitroglycerin, epinephrine auto-injectors, and naloxone.

Question 2

Naloxone trade name, indications/contraindications

Answer 2

Narcan
Indications: suspected narcotic overdose
Contraindications: PT still breathing adequately and maintaining own airway.

Question 3

Aspirin trade name
Indications/contraindications

Answer 3

Bayer
Indications: chest pain of suspected cardiac Origin
Contraindications: unable to chew, GI ulcer, asthma

Question 4

Oral glucose purpose

Answer 4

For patients with an altered mental status and history of diabetes.

Question 5

Activated charcoal use

Answer 5

Used in poisoning cases when substance is swallowed

Question 6

Medication carried commonly in ambulance

Answer 6

Aspirin, oral glucose, oxygen, activated charcoal, naxolone

Question 7

Prescribed medications EMT’s can assist with

Answer 7

Inhalers, nitroglycerin, epinephrine

Question 8

Inhaler definition

Answer 8

A spray device with a mouthpiece that sprays aerosol form of medication into airway.

Question 9

Nitroglycerin definition

Answer 9

A drug that dilates the coronary arteries that supply the heart.

Question 10

Nitroglycerin contraindications

Answer 10

Any erectile dysfunction meds

Question 11

Epinephrine definition

Answer 11

A drug that constricts blood vessels and relaxes airway, used for severe allergic reactions.

Question 12

Parenteral definition

Answer 12

A route of medication that does not go through the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 13

Enteral definition

Answer 13

A route of medication that uses the gastrointestinal tract.

Question 14

Untoward

Answer 14

An effect of medication that may potentially harm patient.

Question 15

What are the 5 rights?

Answer 15

1. Right patient
2. Right time to administer medication
3. Right medication
4. Right dose
5. Right route of administration

Question 16

What are parenteral routes of administration

Answer 16

intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous (SC) injections

Question 17

Enteral routes of administration

Answer 17

oral (by mouth), sublingual (under the tongue), and rectal

Question 18

Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA)

Answer 18

the chemical name for aspirin

Question 19

Sublingual

Answer 19

Under the tongue