Contraindications

Question 1

Acetaminophien
(Tylenol)
Contraindications

Answer 1

Hypersensitivity

Question 2

Activated charcoal

Contraindications

Answer 2

Do NOT use in caustic acids, alkalis, iron tablets & lithium.
Not used for ETOH

Question 3

Adenosine
(Adenocard)
Contraindication

Answer 3

Hypersensitivity

2nd and 3rd degree AV heart block, sick sinus syndrome, A-fib

Question 4

Albuterol
(Proventil, ventolin)
Contraindications

Answer 4

Cardiac dysrhythmias, tachyarrythmia’s, angina, HTN, diabetes

Question 5

Amniodarone
(Cordarone)
Contraindications

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity

Question 6

Amyl Nitrate
(Vaporole)
Contraindications

Answer 6

None when given for cyanide poisoning

Question 7

Aspirin
(Bayer)
Contraindications

Answer 7

Hypersensitivity, PT on anticoagulants, bleeding disorders

Question 8

Atrophine Sulfate
(Atropine)
Contraindications

Answer 8

Hypersensitivity, tachycardia

Relative or not functional uses: 2nd and 3rd degree AV heart block

Question 9

Diazepam
(Valium)
Contraindications

Answer 9

Hypersensitivity, depressed vital signs, CNS depression due to head trauma

Question 10

Diphenhydramine
(Benadryl)
Contraindications

Answer 10

Asthma, hypersensitivity, pregnancy, nursing mothers

Question 11

Dopamine
(Intropin)
Contraindications

Answer 11

Hypersensitivity, V-Fib, tachydysrhythmias

Question 12

Epinephrine 1-1,000
(Adrenalin)
Contraindications

Answer 12

None

Question 13

Epinephrine 1-10,000
(Adrenaline)
Contraindications

Answer 13

None

Question 14

Fentanyl
(Sublimaze)
Contraindications

Answer 14

Resp depression, hypotension, head injury, dysrhythmias, myasthenia gravis (muscles tire easily), hypersensitivity

Question 15

Furosemide
(Lasix)
Contraindications

Answer 15

Pregnancy, Hypovolemic, Hypokalemia

Question 16

Glucagon
(GlucaGen)
Contraindications

Answer 16

Hypersensitivity

Question 17

Glucose/Dextrose
D 50/50% Dextrose
Contraindications

Answer 17

Intracranial hemorrhage & possible CVA. Consider D25

Question 18

Haloperidol
(Haldol)
Contraindications

Answer 18

Severe toxic CNS depression, coma, Parkinson’s disease, head injury, hypersensitivity

Question 19

Hydroxocobalamin
(Cyanokit)
Contraindications

Answer 19

None prehospital

Question 20

Ibuprofen
(Advil, Motrin)
Contraindications

Answer 20

Hypersensitivity

Question 21

Lactated Ringers (LR)
Contraindications

Answer 21

None

Question 22

Lidocaine HCL
(Xylocaine, Xylocard)
Contraindications

Answer 22

Bradycardia, AV Heart Blocks

Question 23

Lorazepam
(Ativan)
Contraindications

Answer 23

Hypersensitivity, depressed CNS, hypotension

Question 24

Meperidine HCL
(Demerol)
Contraindications

Answer 24

Hypersensitivity, MAO inhibitors, head injury

Question 25

Midazolam
(Versed)
Contraindications

Answer 25

Hypersensitivity, depressed CNS, shock

Question 26

Morphine Sulfate (MS)
Contraindications

Answer 26

Hypersensitivity, head injury, CVA, hypotension, resp depression

Question 27

Naloxone
(Narcan)
Contraindications

Answer 27

Hypersensitivity

Question 28

Nitroglycerin
(Nitrostat)
Contraindications

Answer 28

Systolic < 90, CVA, head injury, recent use of ED Drugs

Question 29

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP
(Normal Saline, NS)
Contraindications

Answer 29

Hypersensitivity, Pulmonary Edema

Question 30

Ondansetron
(Zofran)
Contraindications

Answer 30

Hypersensitivity

Question 31

Oxytocin
(Pitocin)
Contraindications

Answer 31

Hypertonic & hyperactive uterus, 2nd fetus, maternal brady cardia

Question 32

Promethazine
(Phenergan)
Contraindications

Answer 32

Hypersensitivity