Medical Math Quiz

Question 1

In order to obtain the most current information related to a medication, it is suggested that the pre-hospital provider:

Select one:

a. Use only local protocols as your source
b. Use multiple sources and compare information in conjunction with medical direction
c. Rely on an EMS guide as the sole source of information
d. Utilize the internet as a resource because it is most correct.

Answer 1

b. Use multiple sources and compare information in conjunction with medical direction

Question 2

Ordered: 0.25mg of Terbutaline

On Hand: 2mg/mL

Select one:

a. 0.125mL
b. 1.25mL
c. 0.13mL
d. 12.5mL

Answer 2

a. 0.125mL

Question 3

The study of natural drug sources that has been expanded to include chemicals developed and used in laboratory research most correctly describes:

Select one:

a. Pharmacodynamics
b. Pharmacology
c. Pharmacognosy
d. Pharmacokinetics

Answer 3

c. Pharmacognosy

Question 4

Ordered: 80mg of Thiamine

On Hand: 100mg/mL

Select one:

a. 80mL
b. 0.8mL
c. 800mL
d. 80mL

Answer 4

b. 0.8mL

Question 5

Ordered: 150mg of Lidocaine

On Hand: 100mg/10mL

Select one:

a. 10mL
b. 12mL
c. 15mL
d. 20mL

Answer 5

c. 15mL

Question 6

A tool that may be readily available and carried by the pre-hospital provider for field use when seeking information regarding an unknown medications is:

Select one:

a. United States Pharmacopia
b. PhysiciansDesk Reference
c. Drug information/hospital formulary
d. Smart phone

Answer 6

d. smart phone

Question 7

Atropine is a powerful organic alkaloid that reacts with acid to form a salt that is readily soluble in body fluids. Which of the following source is atropine derived?

Select one:

a. plant
b. animal
c. mineral
d. synthetic

Answer 7

a. plant

Question 8

Ordered: 250mg Aminophyllin

On Hand: 1g/20mL = 1000mg/20mL

Select one:

a. 5mL
b. 10mL
c. 15mL
d. 20mL

Answer 8

a. 5mL

Question 9

Ordered: 500mg of Bretylieum

On Hand: 1g/20mL = 50mg/mL

Select one:

a. 1.0mL
b. 10mL
c. 100mL
d. 1mL

Answer 9

b. 10mL

Question 10

Examples of synthetically produced medications include:

Select one:

a. diazepam, fentanyl, adenosine
b. pepsin, pancreatin, and oxytocin
c. atropine, morphine, and digitalis
d. magnesium, sodium bicarbonate, and calcium carbonate

Answer 10

a. diazepam, fentanyl, adenosine