Quiz 4: Nitrous Oxide, Acetominophen (PO), Acetominophen (IV)

Question 1

Nitrous Oxide: Brand Name

Answer 1

Nitrous Oxide

Question 2

Nitrous Oxide: Classification

Answer 2

Analgesic and anesthetic

Question 3

Nitrous Oxide: Pharmacokinetics

Answer 3

Dose dependent

Question 4

Nitrous Oxide: Mechanism of Action

Answer 4

CNS depressant

Question 5

Nitrous Oxide: Indications for Field Use

Answer 5

Severe musculoskeletal pain, chest pain associated with ACS and not relieved by nitro

Question 6

Nitrous Oxide: Contraindication

Answer 6

Decreased LOC, inability to follow instructions, TBI, COPD, suspected pneumothorax

Question 7

Nitrous Oxide: Side/Adverse Effects

Answer 7

Dizziness, decreased mental status, hallucinations, N/V

Question 8

Nitrous Oxide: Routes of Administration

Answer 8

Inhalation

Question 9

Nitrous Oxide: How Supplied

Answer 9

Modified demand valve with mixer to combine 50% of each gas for inhalation

Question 10

Nitrous Oxide: Dosages

Answer 10

Adult: Self-administered

Pedi: Self-administered

Question 11

Nitrous Oxide: Special Considerations

Answer 11

NONE

Question 12

Acetaminophen (PO): Brand Name

Answer 12

Tylenol

Question 13

Acetaminophen (PO): Classification

Answer 13

Analgesic

Question 14

Acetaminophen (PO): Pharmacokinetics

Answer 14

Effects: <1hour

Duration: 4-6 hours

Question 15

Acetaminophen (PO): Mechanism of Action

Answer 15

Blocks pain (unknown how)

Question 16

Acetaminophen (PO): Indications for Field Use

Answer 16

Adult Pain

Question 17

Acetaminophen (PO): Contraindications

Answer 17

Hepatic impairment/liver damage, ETOH abuse

Question 18

Acetaminophen (PO): Side/Adverse Effects

Answer 18

N/V

Question 19

Acetaminophen (PO): Route of Administration

Answer 19

Oral PO

Question 20

Acetaminophen (PO): How Supplied

Answer 20

325mg pill

Question 21

Acetaminophen (PO): Dosages

Answer 21

Adult: 325-1000mg

Pedi: 15mg/kg (up to 1000)

Question 22

Acetaminophen (PO): Special Considerations

Answer 22

Do not give if taken within 4 hours

Question 23

Acetaminophen (IV): Brand Name

Answer 23

Tylenol

Question 24

Acetaminophen (IV): Classification

Answer 24

Analgesic

Question 25

Acetaminophen (IV): Pharmacokinetics

Answer 25

Effects: 5-10 minutes Duration: 4-6 hours

Question 26

Acetaminophen (IV): Mechanism of Action

Answer 26

Blocks pain (unknown how)

Question 27

Acetaminophen (IV): Indications for Field Use

Answer 27

Adult pain

Question 28

Acetaminophen (IV): Contraindications

Answer 28

Hepatic impairment/liver damage, ETOH abuse

Question 29

Acetaminophen (IV): Side/Adverse Effects

Answer 29

N/V

Question 30

Acetaminophen (IV): Routes of Administration

Answer 30

IV drop over 10 minutes

Question 31

Acetaminophen (IV): How Supplied

Answer 31

1000mg/100mL bottle/bag

Question 32

Acetaminophen (IV): Dosages

Answer 32

Adult: <1000mg Pedi: NONE in VTEMS

Question 33

Acetaminophen (IV): Special Considerations

Answer 33

Do not give if taken within 4 hours