quiz 18

Question 1

The medication that an EMT may administer, when directed by medical control, for a poison that has been swallowed is:

Answer 1

activated charcoal

Question 2

Epinephrine is an example of a drug’s:

Answer 2

generic name

Question 3

Fluids from an intravenous line that flow into the surrounding tissues are called:

Answer 3

infiltration

Question 4

Prescribed inhalers and epinephrine autoinjectors have a similar effect on patients in that they can:

Answer 4

increase heart rates

Question 5

Specific signs or circumstances under which it is not appropriate to administer a drug are known as:

Answer 5

contraindications.

Question 6

Under the direction and supervision of medical control, an EMT is permitted to administer, or assist the patient in administering, all of the following medications EXCEPT:

Answer 6

Tylenol.

Question 7

A severe allergic reaction to a bee sting would be treated by administering:

Answer 7

epinephrine

Question 8

Some EMS systems allow EMTs to administer __________ to counter an overdose of narcotics.

Answer 8

naloxone

Question 9

Crushing chest pain in a patient with a known history of heart problems would be treated by administering:

Answer 9

nitroglycerin

Question 10

Medications administered sublingually are:

Answer 10

dissolved under the tongue.