Other

Question 1

Acetaminophen

Answer 1

Can be liver toxic

Question 2

Activated charcoal

Answer 2

Must ingest full amount

Question 3

Adenosine

Answer 3

Arrhythmia following administration

Question 4

Albuterol sulfate

Answer 4

Monitor HR and SpO2

Question 5

Amiodarone

Answer 5

Constant ECG

Question 6

Amyl nitrite

Answer 6

Can worsen hypoxia in CO poisoning

Question 7

Atropine

Answer 7

Organophosphate poisonings may require higher dose

Question 8

Aspirin

Answer 8

Gastric upset common

Question 9

Dextrose

Answer 9

Less concentrated solutions effective with less complication

Question 10

Diazepam

Answer 10

Irritation with injection, flumazenil antagonizes

Question 11

Diltiazem

Answer 11

Bolus or infusion, calcium chloride can reverse untoward effects

Question 12

Dopamine

Answer 12

Extravasation damages tissue, best through central line

Question 13

Droperidol

Answer 13

Black Box warning, cardiac monitoring prior and post must

Question 14

Duodote

Answer 14

End point of treatment is dry, clear lung sounds, decontaminate between doses

Question 15

Epinephrine

Answer 15

1: 1000(1mg/mL)
1: 100000(1mg/10mL)

Question 16

Fentanyl

Answer 16

Naloxone antagonizes, use monitor

Question 17

Glucagon

Answer 17

Less effective with decreased glycogen stores (alcoholic)

Question 18

Haloperidol

Answer 18

Hypotension common in patients taking antihypertensives

Question 19

Hydroxocobalamin

Answer 19

Prepare for full resuscitation

Question 20

Hydromorphone

Answer 20

Naloxone antagonizes, use appropriate monitors

Question 21

Ibuprofen

Answer 21

Commonly causes gastric upset

Question 22

Ipratropium

Answer 22

Typical used with Albuterol

Question 23

Lidocaine

Answer 23

Use with caution with other anti-arrhythmics

Question 24

Lorazepam

Answer 24

Flumazenil antagonizes

Question 25

Magnesium

Answer 25

Cardiac conduction problems in conjunction with digitalis

Question 26

Methylprednisolone

Answer 26

Effects typically not seen in EMS

Question 27

Metoclopramide

Answer 27

Dystonia and akathisia treated with diphenhydramine

Question 28

Midazolam

Answer 28

Flumazenil antagonizes

Question 29

Morphine

Answer 29

Naloxone antagonizes, use monitors

Question 30

Nitroglycerin

Answer 30

Monitor BP closely

Question 31

Nitrous oxide

Answer 31

Not for use with patients unable to follow commands

Question 32

Ondansetron

Answer 32

Good safety profile

Question 33

Oral glucose

Answer 33

Obtain IV for D50

Question 34

Oxygen

Answer 34

Do not withhold for respiratory distress

Question 35

Oxytocin

Answer 35

Ensure placenta and possible additional baby delivered before administration

Question 36

Promethazine

Answer 36

Can potentiate CNS depressants (alcohol), extravasation causes tissue damage

Question 37

Racemic epinephrine

Answer 37

Monitor HR and SpO2

Question 38

Sodium bicarbonate

Answer 38

No longer recommended for use in prolonged cardiac arrest