EMT-Basic (Pharmacology) Flashcards
What is the local protocol for
Oxygen
Standing
(EMT’s can administer)
What is the trade name for
Oxygen
None
What is the “Action” for
Oxygen
Increases Oxygen concentration
What is the “Indication” for
Oxygen
Dyspnea, shock, SpO2 < 94%
What is the “Contra-Indication” for
Oxygen
None if used responsibly
What is the “Route” for
Oxygen
Inhalation
What is the “Dose” for
Oxygen
0 to 15 lts
What are “Side Effects” for
Oxygen
Vaso-constriction
What is the local protocol for
Oral Glucose
Call - In
What are “Trade Names” for
Oral Glucose
Glutose, Insta-Glucose
What is the “Action” for
Oral Glucose
Increases circulating glucose levels.
What is the indication for
Oral Glucose
Known and/or suspected hypoglycemia
BGL < 70 md/dl
What is the “Contra-Indication” for
Oral Glucose
Inability to swallow and/or follow directions.
What is the “Route” for
Oral Glucose
Buccal
What is the “Dose” for
Oral Glucose
15 to 25 gms
What are “Side Effects” for
Oral Glucose
None
What is the local protocol for
Activated Charcoal
Call - In
What are “Trade Names” for
Activated Charcoal
Super-Char, Insta-Char, Actidose, LiquiChar.
What is the “Action” for
Activated Charcoal
Binds to ingested toxin
What is the “Indication” for
Activated Charcoal
Ingestion of poison/toxins
What is the “Contra-Indication” for
Activated Charcoal
Inability to follow diredtions and/or swallow.
Acids/Alkaline
What is the “Route” for
Activated Charcoal
Injestion
What is the “Dose” for
Activated Charcoal
1 gm/kg
What are “Side Effects” for
Activated Charcoal
Tarry bowel movements.
CAUTION: Aspiration
What is the local protocol for
Aspirin
(ASA)
Call - In
What are “Trade Names” for
Aspirin
Bayer, Bufferin
What is the “Action” for
Aspirin
Decreases platelet aggregation
What is the “Indication” for
Aspirin
Chest discomfort
What is the “Contra-Indication for
Aspirin
Allergic to ASA,
Previously taken daily dose.
What is the “Route” for
Aspirin
Ingestion
What is the “Dose” for
Aspirin
325 mgs or
4 x 81 mg baby ASA to 324 mg
What are “Side Effects” for
Aspirin
Upper GI and Ulcer irritation.
What is the local protocol for
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
Call - In
What are “Trade Names” for
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
Proventil, Ventolin, Alupent, Metaprel, Serevent
What is the “Action” for
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
Relaxes bronchiole,
Dilates lower airways
What is the “Indication” for
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)
Dyspnea, prescribed MDI/SVN