Exam 5 Emergency Kit Level 1 drugs

Question 1

What is endogenous catecholamine?

Answer 1

epinephrine 1:1000

Question 2

What is endogenous catecholamine used for?

Answer 2

respiratory distress (hypersensitivity reactions; anaphylaxis)

Question 3

What histamine blocker?

Answer 3

diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)

Question 4

What is histamine blocker Benadryl used for?

Answer 4

allergic reactions
angioedema
anaphylaxis

Question 5

What is used for respiratory distress (not anaphylaxis)?

Answer 5

oxygen

Question 6

What vasodilator?

Answer 6

nitroglycerin

Question 7

Nitroglycerin used for?

Answer 7

prophylaxis

management/treatment of angina

Question 8

What brochodilator?

Answer 8

albuterol inhaler (beta 2 agonist)

Question 9

What is albuterol used for?

Answer 9

relief of bronchospasm in patients with COPD

Question 10

What anti-hypoglycemics?

Answer 10

orange juice
cake icing in tube
regular soft drinks
glucose = paste, tablets

Question 11

Anti-hypoglycemics used for?

Answer 11

hypoglycemia in conscious patients

Question 12

What is fibrinolytic?

Answer 12

chewable aspirin

Question 13

What is chewable aspirin used for?

Answer 13

pre-hospital admission drug for MI