Module 5 Flashcards
Medications are administered under ____________________
MEDICAL DIRECTION
The study of drugs is called ______________
PHARMACOLOGY
What are the four drugs that are carried on the ambulance?
OXYGEN
ORAL GLUCOSE
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
ASPRIN
___________________ is a medical gas
OXYGEN
Brain cells require an uninterrupted supply of ___________
GLUCOSE
____________ may be administered to diabetics with low blood glucose levels
ORAL GLUCOSE
____________ is a fine black powder
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
______________ may be administered in some cases of ingested poisoning to absorb the poison and prevent its absorption into the body
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
______________ is administered to patients with chest discomfort or pain related to a lack of oxygen supplied to the heart
ASPRIN
_______________ may prevent complete blockage of coronary arteries by interfering with platelet function
ASPRIN
What are thee medications that EMTs can give that are held by patients?
INHALED BRONCHODIALTORS
EPINEPHRINE
NITROGLYCERIN
______________ is prescribed to patients with chronic respiratory disease
INHALED BRONCHODILATORS
________________ is gien by metered dose inhaler or small volume nebulizer
INHALED BRONCHODILATORS
emtS MAY ONLY administer drugs that are ____________________
beta 2 or agonist
____________________ is used by cardiac patients
NITROGLUCERN
______________________ dilates blood vessels to reduce workload of the heart and allow increased blood flow to the heart muscle
NITROGLYCERIN
________________________ is a major side effect of nitroglycerin
HYPOTENSION
__________ must not be given to patients who have recently taken drugs for erectile dysfunction
NITROGLYCERIN
______________ is used to treat severe allergic reactions
EPINEPHRINE
______________ reverses vasodilation, broncoconstriction, and increased capillary permeability through actions on the sympathetic nervous system
EPINEPHRINE
Patients with severe allergies may carry an ______________________
EPINEPHRINE AUTOINJECTION
What are the four drugs categories?
CHEMICAL
GENERIC
TRADE
OFFICIAL
The ________________ is how the medication is given to or taken by the patient
ROUTE
The ________________ affects how fast the medication is absorbed by the body and its effect
ROUTE
What are the four routes that EMTs can give?
SUBLINGUAL
ORAL
INHALATION
INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
_______________ is the route in which the medication is placed beneath the patient’s tongue, where it is dissolved and absorbed
SUBLINGUAL ROUTE
The ____________ route is used only in alert patients
SUBLINGUAL
_______________ route is used to administer nitroglycerin tablets and spray
SUBLINGUAL
The ___________________ route, besides the sublingual route, is used only in alert patients
ORAL ROUTE
______________________ requires use of a needle, and the drug is injected into a muscle mass for absorption
INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
For each medication, you must know what six things?
INDICATIONS CONTRAINDICATIONS DOSE ADMINISTRATION ACTIONS SIDE EFFECTS
__________________ are the most common uses of the drug in treating a specific condition
INDICATIONs
______________ is when not to administer a medication
CONTRAINDICTION
______________ is the amount of medication
THE DOSE
__________________ is effect the drug has on the body
ACTION
The ____________________ is the intended positive response by the body
THERAPUTIC EFFET
The ______________________ is how the drug works to create its effect on the body
MECHANISM OF ACTION
What are the eight steps in administering medication?
OBTAIN AN ORDER FROM MEDICAL DIRECTION
SELECT THE PROPER MEDICATION
VERIFY THE PATIENT’S PRESCRIPTION
CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE
check for discoloration or impurities
VERIFY THE FORM, ROUTE, AND DOSE
CHECK THE FIVE RIGHTS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
DOCUMENTATION
You must ______________ the patient after medication administration
REASSESS
What are the five rights?
RIGHT DOSE
RIGHT AMOUNT
RIGHT TIME
RIGHT PLACE
RIGHT SOMETHING ELSE
TO BE CONTINUED
