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EMT-Basic (Pharmacology) Flashcards

1
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What is the local protocol for

Oxygen

A

Standing

(EMT’s can administer)

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What is the trade name for

Oxygen

A

None

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What is the “Action” for

Oxygen

A

Increases Oxygen concentration

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What is the “Indication” for

Oxygen

A

Dyspnea, shock, SpO2 < 94%

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What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Oxygen

A

None if used responsibly

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6
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What is the “Route” for

Oxygen

A

Inhalation

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7
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What is the “Dose” for

Oxygen

A

0 to 15 lts

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8
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What are “Side Effects” for

Oxygen

A

Vaso-constriction

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9
Q

What is the local protocol for

Oral Glucose

A

Call - In

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10
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What are “Trade Names” for

Oral Glucose

A

Glutose, Insta-Glucose

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What is the “Action” for

Oral Glucose

A

Increases circulating glucose levels.

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12
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What is the indication for

Oral Glucose

A

Known and/or suspected hypoglycemia

BGL < 70 md/dl

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13
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What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Oral Glucose

A

Inability to swallow and/or follow directions.

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14
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What is the “Route” for

Oral Glucose

A

Buccal

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15
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What is the “Dose” for

Oral Glucose

A

15 to 25 gms

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16
Q

What are “Side Effects” for

Oral Glucose

A

None

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17
Q

What is the local protocol for

Activated Charcoal

A

Call - In

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18
Q

What are “Trade Names” for

Activated Charcoal

A

Super-Char, Insta-Char, Actidose, LiquiChar.

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19
Q

What is the “Action” for

Activated Charcoal

A

Binds to ingested toxin

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20
Q

What is the “Indication” for

Activated Charcoal

A

Ingestion of poison/toxins

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21
Q

What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Activated Charcoal

A

Inability to follow diredtions and/or swallow.

Acids/Alkaline

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22
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What is the “Route” for

Activated Charcoal

A

Injestion

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23
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What is the “Dose” for

Activated Charcoal

A

1 gm/kg

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24
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What are “Side Effects” for

Activated Charcoal

A

Tarry bowel movements.

CAUTION: Aspiration

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25
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What is the local protocol for

Aspirin

(ASA)

A

Call - In

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26
Q

What are “Trade Names” for

Aspirin

A

Bayer, Bufferin

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27
Q

What is the “Action” for

Aspirin

A

Decreases platelet aggregation

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28
Q

What is the “Indication” for

Aspirin

A

Chest discomfort

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29
Q

What is the “Contra-Indication for

Aspirin

A

Allergic to ASA,

Previously taken daily dose.

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30
Q

What is the “Route” for

Aspirin

A

Ingestion

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31
Q

What is the “Dose” for

Aspirin

A

325 mgs or

4 x 81 mg baby ASA to 324 mg

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32
Q

What are “Side Effects” for

Aspirin

A

Upper GI and Ulcer irritation.

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33
Q

What is the local protocol for

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)

Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)

A

Call - In

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34
Q

What are “Trade Names” for

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)

Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)

A

Proventil, Ventolin, Alupent, Metaprel, Serevent

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35
Q

What is the “Action” for

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)

Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)

A

Relaxes bronchiole,

Dilates lower airways

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36
Q

What is the “Indication” for

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)

Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)

A

Dyspnea, prescribed MDI/SVN

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37
Q

What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)

Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)

A

Max does has been taken.

38
Q

What is the “Route” for

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)

Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)

A

Inhalation

39
Q

What is the “Dose” for

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)

Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)

A

2 - 3 puffs, depending on medical direction.

40
Q

What are “Side Effects” for

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)

Small-Volume Nebulizer (SVN)

A

Tachycardia, tremors, dry mouth, N/V

41
Q

What is the local protocol for

Nitroglycerin

42
Q

What are “Trade Names” for

Nitroglycerin

43
Q

What is the “Action” for

Nitroglycerin

A

Dilates blood vessels decreasing cardiac workload.

44
Q

What is the “Indication” for

Nitroglycerin

A

Chest discomfort,

Patient is prescribed

45
Q

What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Nitroglycerin

A

ED Medication within 24 hrs,

BP less than 90 mmHg systolic

46
Q

What is the “Route” for

Nitroglycerin

A

Sub-lingual

47
Q

What is the “Dose” for

Nitroglycerin

A

Max 3 doses of 0.4 mg

3 - 5 minutes apart

48
Q

What are Side Effects for

Nitroglycerin

A

Headache, drop in B/P, bitter or burning taste.

49
Q

What is the local protocol for

Epinephrine

A

Administer in life threat

Call - In Post

50
Q

What are “Trade Names” for

Epinephrine

A

Adrenalin, Epi-Pen, Epi-Pen jr.

51
Q

What is the “Action” for

Epinephrine

A

Sympathetic nervous response mimic

52
Q

What is the “Indication” for

Epinephrine

A

Anaphylaxis

Patient is prescribed

53
Q

What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Epinephrine

A

None if true life threat

(anaphylaxis)

54
Q

What is the “Route” for

Epinephrine

A

Intra-muscular

(IM)

55
Q

What is the “Dose” for

Epinephrine

A
  1. 3 mg adult
  2. 15 mg pedi
56
Q

What are “Side Effects” for

Epinephrine

A

Tachycardia, dizziness, N/V, HA, CP, pale

57
Q

What is the local protocol for

Albuterol

58
Q

What are “Trade Names” for

Albuterol

A

Proventil, Ventolin

59
Q

What is the “Action” for

Albuterol

A

Relaxes bronchiole, dialates lower airways

60
Q

What is the “Indication” for

Albuterol

61
Q

What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Albuterol

A

Underlying cardiac conditions

(relative)

62
Q

What is the “Route” for

Albuterol

A

Nebulized inhalation

63
Q

What is the Dose for

Albuterol

A

2.5 mg Albuterol in 3.0 ml saline

64
Q

What are “Side Effects” for

Albuterol

A

Tachycardia, tremors, dry mouth, N/V

65
Q

What is the local protocol for

Ondansetron

(Zofran)

66
Q

What are “Trade Names” for

Ondansetron

67
Q

What is the “Action” for

Ondansetron

(Zofran)

A

Decreases nausea

68
Q

What is the “Indication” for

Ondansetron

(Zofran)

69
Q

What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Ondansetron

(Zofran)

A

None if used correctly

70
Q

What is the “Route” for

Ondansetron

(Zofran)

A

Orally dissolving tablet

(ODT)

71
Q

What is the “Dose” for

Ondansetron

(Zofran)

A

4.0 mg tablet

72
Q

What are “Side Effects” for

Ondansetron

(Zofran)

A

Fatigue, dizziness, HA, flushing, hiccups

73
Q

What is the local protocol for

Naloxone

(Narcan)

74
Q

What are “Trade Names” for

Naloxone

75
Q

What is the “Action” for

Naloxone

(Narcan)

A

Competitive opioid site receptive antagonist

76
Q

What is the “Indication” for

Naloxone

(Narcan)

A

Respiratory depression in suspected opioid user.

77
Q

What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Naloxone

(Narcan)

A

Underlying cardiac conditions (relative) Known

hypersensitivity to medication.

78
Q

What is the “Route” for

Naloxone

(Narcan)

A

Intra-nasal

(IN)

79
Q

What is the “Dose” for

Naloxone

(Narcan)

A

0.5 mg titrate up to 2.0 mg total

80
Q

What are “Side Effects” for

Naloxone

(Narcan)

A

None if no opioids on board,

tachycardia, NV, Pulmonary Edema.

81
Q

What are “Trade Names” for

Dextrose 50

82
Q

What is the “Action” for

Dextrose 50

A

Increase circulation glucose

83
Q

What is the “Indication” for

Dextrose 50

A

Hypoglycemia

84
Q

What is the “Route” for

Dextrose 50

85
Q

What is the local protocol for

Phenylephrine

86
Q

What are “Trade Names” for

Phenylephrine

87
Q

What is the “Action” for

Phenylephrine

A

Vasoconstriction of nasal mucose

88
Q

What is the “Indication” for

Phenylephrine

89
Q

What is the “Contra-Indication” for

Phenylephrine

A

Avoid droplets into eyes, pupil will dilate.

90
Q

What is the “Route” for

Phenylephrine

A

Intra-nasal

91
Q

What is the “Dose” for

Phenylephrine

A

2 sprays into affected naris (es)

92
Q

What are “Side Effects” for

Phenylephrine

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