Pharmacology Test Flashcards
Which of the following statements regarding Nitro is correct?
A) It decreases preload
B) It increases afterload
C) It increases peripheral vascular resistance
D) It promotes vasoconstriction
A) It decreases preload
Which of the following would you least expect to see following the administration of Epinephrine?
A) Tachyarrythmias
B) Palpitations
C) Ischemic discomfort
D) None of the above
D) None of the above
Nitro is contraindicated in all of the following, except?
A) A heart rate below 60
B) A blood pressure below 100
C) A right ventricular infarct
D) A patient taking phosphodiesterase inhibitors with 24 hours
A) A heart rate below 60
Following the completion of D50W injection, the IV line should be flushed with at least ____ cc of normal saline.
A) 5
B) 50
C) 20
D) 100
C) 20 cc of normal saline
The 5 factors that effect drug absorption are?
A) Dissolution, solubility, pH, blood flow and surface area
B) Absorption, distribution, bio-transformation, metabolism and elimination
C) Distribution, dissolution, solubility, metabolism and blood flow
D) Distribution, biotransformation, pH, blood flow and metabolism
B) Absorption, distribution, bio-transformation, metabolism and blood flow
Which of the following is the correct does of Glucagon?
A) 10 mg
B) 0.1 unit
C) 100 mcg
D) 1 mg
D) 1 mg
When used for its anti-platelet properties, ASA inhibits the aggregation of platelets to the site by:
A) Inhibiting the formation of thromboxane B2
B) Stimulating the production of thromboxane B2
C) Inhibiting the formation of thromboxane A2
D) Stimulating the formation of thromboxane A2
C) Inhibiting the formation of thromboxane A2
Do not use Entonox if the temperature is below?
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Which of the following statements regarding Epinephrine is correct?
A) The dromotropic effects cause increased contractility of the heart
B) The Beta 2 properties cause paroxysmal bronchoconstrition
C) It inhibits the release of histamines
D) The Alpha properties cause peripheral vasodilation
C) It inhibits the release of histamines
Entonox is considered a gaseous analgesic/anesthetic. Which % correctly reflects it’s properties?
A) 50% nitroglycerin, 50% O2
B) 50% nitrous oxide, 50% O2
C) 50% nitrogen, 50% O2
D) 50% nistrosyl, 50% O2
B) 50% Nitrous oxide, 50% O2
What is the maximum dose of Epinephrine, when administering to a pediatric?
A) 0.3 mg IM 1:1000
B) 0.5 mg IV 1:10000
C) 0.3 mg SC 1:10000
D) 0.1 mg IV 1:1000
A) 0.3 mg IM 1:1000
Hypersensitivity to beef and pork proteins is a contraindication for which of the following meds?
A) Oral glucose
B) Iprattropium Bromide
C) Glucagon
D) D50W
C) Glucagon
In addition to being a platelet aggregate inhibitor, ASA is also considered a?
A) Antipyretic
B) Antihistamine
C) Anesthetic
D) Antiemetic
A) Antipyretic
What is the maximum dose of Ventolin?
A) 5 mg q 5-10 min to a max of 20 mg
B) 500 mcg q 15 prn
C) 2.5-5 mg q 10-15, repeated twice
D) There is no maximum in the prehospital setting
D) There is no maximum in the prehospital setting
Tachyarrythmias, palpitations and nausea/vomiting are all side effects of?
A) Ipratropium Bromide
B) Entonox
C) Nitro
D) Salbutamol
D) Salbutamol
What is the maximum dose of Ipratropium Bromide?
A) 500 mcg
B) 1500 mcg
C) 1500 mg
D) There is no maximum dose in the prehospital setting
B) 1500 mcg
Atrovent is considered a?
A) Anticholinergic
B) Parasympatholytic
C) Sympathomimetic
D) Both A and B
D) Both A and B
If a patient is already wearing a Nitro patch, you should?
A) Remove it and administer Nitro as per protocol
B) Keep it in place and administer Nitro as per protocol
C) Remove it and administer half the required dose of Nitro
D) Keep it in place and administer half the required dose of Nitro
A) Remove it and administer Nitro as per protocol
Which of the following statements regarding Salbutamol is incorrect?
A) It is a parasympatholytic
B) It is a sympathomimetic
C) At therapeutic doses, it is Beta 2 specific
D) At higher than therapeutic doses, it will have non-specific adrenergic stimulation
A) It is a parasympatholytic
One ampule of D50W contains ____ grams of Dextrose?
A) 12.5
B) 25
C) 50
D) 100
B) 25
Constricted pupils is best defined as:
A) Miosis
B) Nystagmus
C) Dysconjugate gaze
D) Mydriasis
A) Miosis
Factors influencing drug absorption, metabolism and elimination may include?
A) Age of the patient
B) Weight of the patient
C) Sedation
D) Both A and B are correct
D) Both A and B correct
Opioids mimic the action of endorphins responsible for:
A) Euphoria
B) Excitation
C) Sedation
D) Hallucinations
C) Sedation
You need to administer 2 mg IN. Naloxone is supplied in a 2 mL vial. The concentration is 1 mg/mL. What volume will you need to draw up?
A) 0.8 mL
B) 1 mL
C) 2 mL
D) 4 mL
C) 2 mL
