Nitroglycerine

Question 1

Nitroglycerine - Action

Answer 1

It dilates the blood vessels in the body

Question 2

Nitroglycerine - Indication

Answer 2

Chest pain of cardiac orgin

Question 3

Nitroglycerine - Contraindication

Answer 3

Meds for ED and Low Bloood Pressure

Question 4

Nitroglycerine - Side Effects

Answer 4

• Hypotension

- Severe Headache

Question 5

Nitroglycerine - Dose

Answer 5

• One Tablet or Spray

- .4mg

Question 6

Aspirin - Action

Answer 6

Produces a rapid antiplatlet effect

Question 7

Aspirin - Indication

Answer 7

Chest pain or discomfort suggestive of acute coronary syndrome.

Question 8

Aspirin - ContraIndication

Answer 8

Allergy to drug

Question 9

Aspirin - Side Effects

Answer 9

Little Side Effects

May cause stomach irritation, heart burn, nausea

Question 10

Aspirin - Dose/Route

Answer 10

325mg

Chewable

Question 11

Epinephrine - Action

Answer 11

Mimics response to sympathetiic nervous system.

Constricts Blood Vessels.

Question 12

Epinephrine - Indication

Answer 12

Anaphylactic reaction

Question 13

Epinephrine - Contraindication

Answer 13

None

Question 14

Epinephrine - Side Effects

Answer 14

Increased heart rate
Pale Skin
Diziness
Chest Pain
Headache
Nausea
Anxious

Question 15

Epinephrine - Dose/Route

Answer 15

Shot Injection to outer thigh
Over 66lbs .3
Under 66lbs .15

Question 16

Albuterol - Action

Answer 16

Beta-2 adrenergic receptors to relax the bronchial smooth muscle & dilates the lower airways

Question 17

Albuterol - Indication

Answer 17

Breathing difficulty assocated with respiratory condition and bronchoconstriction.

Question 18

Albuterol - Contraindication

Answer 18

Not Responsive
Not in scope of practice
No Online Permission
Max doses already taken

Question 19

Albuterol - Side Effects

Answer 19

Tachycardia
Tremors/Shakes
Nervousness
Dry Mouth
Nausea/Vomit

Question 20

Albuterol - Dose/Routes

Answer 20

Precise dose each spray

SVN - 5-10 min or no mist

Question 21

Oral Glucose - Action

Answer 21

Increases blood glucose

Increase glucose to brain

Question 22

Oral Glucose - Indication

Answer 22

Altered Mental Status associated w/ Hypoglycemia

Question 23

Oral Glucose - Contraindication

Answer 23

Unresponsive
Can’t swallow
Glucose Over 70mg/dl

Question 24

Oral Glucose - Side Effeccts

Answer 24

None
Airway obstructed
Or Aspiration

Question 25

Oral Glucose - Dose/Route

Answer 25

One Tube Cheek and Gum

15grams

Question 26

Naloxone - Action

Answer 26

Competitve opioid antagonist

Blocks Opioids

Question 27

Naloxone - Indication

Answer 27

Known or suspected opioid overdose

Decrease in respritory rate

Question 28

Naloxone - Contraindication

Answer 28

Hypersensitivity to naloxone

Question 29

Naloxone - Side Effects

Answer 29

Acute opioid withdraw
Increased Blood Pressure
Headache

Question 30

Naloxone - Dose/Route

Answer 30

.4 to 2 mg

Usually 1mg each nostril

Question 31

Ativated Charcoal - Action

Answer 31

Absorbs poisons in the stomach

Question 32

Activated Charcoal - Indication

Answer 32

Ingested Poison

Poisoning emergencies

Question 33

Activated Charcoal - Contraindication

Answer 33

Altered Mental Status
Swallowed Acids
Unable to swallow
Overdose w/ cyanide

Question 34

Activated Charcoal - Side Effects

Answer 34

Blackening of stools

Question 35

Activated Charcoal - Dose/Route

Answer 35

1 Gram per Kilo of body weight