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Which of the following is an example of a rules-based medication error?Select one:A. The EMT accidentally gives a higher drug dose than what is indicated.B. The EMT administers a drug that is contraindicated for the patient.C. The EMT administers a drug that is not approved by the medical director.D. The EMT administers the correct drug, but gives it by the wrong route.
The __________ of a medication usually dictates the route by which it will be administered.Select one:A. classB. formC. nameD. type
How is nitroglycerin usually given by the EMT?Select one:A. InjectedB. InhaledC. SublinguallyD. Orally
EMTs arrive at the scene of a patient who was "found down." A family member states that she gave naloxone (Narcan) to the patient before the ambulance arrived. The EMTs should suspect that the patient:Select one:A. has a history of allergic reactions.B. experienced a prolonged seizure.C. has a low blood glucose level.D. overdosed on an opioid drug.
Separation is especially an issue with medicine used as a(n):Select one:A. suspension.B. elixir.C. solution.D. gel.
Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin are trade (brand) names for the generic medication:Select one:A. acetaminophen.B. ibuprofen.C. aspirin.D. nitrostat.
An EMT may administer aspirin to a patient if:Select one:A. the patient is believed to be experiencing an acute stroke.B. authorization from medical control has been obtained.C. the patient is currently experiencing hypotension.D. transport time to the hospital is greater than 30 minutes.
While assisting a paramedic in the attempted resuscitation of a 55-year-old male in cardiac arrest, you should expect the paramedic to:Select one:A. administer drugs via the IV route to achieve the fastest effect.B. withhold drug therapy until an intraosseous catheter is in place.C. give the patient activated charcoal to rule out a drug overdose.D. give the patient nitroglycerin to increase his blood pressure.
You are treating a middle-aged man with chest discomfort. He has a history of three previous heart attacks and takes nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain. You have standing orders to administer aspirin to patients with suspected cardiac-related chest pain or discomfort. While your partner is preparing to give oxygen to the patient, you should:Select one:A. assist the patient in taking one of his prescribed nitroglycerins, assess his vital signs, and give him aspirin if he is still experiencing chest discomfort.B. confirm that the patient is not allergic to aspirin, give him the appropriate dose of aspirin, and document the time and dose given.C. contact medical control, apprise him or her of the patient's chief complaint and vital signs, and request permission to give him aspirin.D. ensure that the patient's systolic blood pressure is at least 100 mm Hg because aspirin dilates the blood vessels and can cause a drop in blood pressure.
A medication with antagonistic properties is one that:Select one:A. enhances the effects of another medication when given in a higher dose.B. produces a cumulative effect when mixed with the same type of medication.C. blocks receptor sites and prevents other chemicals from attaching to them.D. stimulates receptor sites and allows other chemicals to attach to them.
A 31-year-old female is experiencing an acute asthma attack. She is conscious and alert, but in obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with her prescribed MDI, you should:Select one:A. reassess the patient and document her response to the medication.B. check the drug's expiration date to ensure that it is still current.C. administer another treatment in 30 seconds if she is still in distress.D. contact medical control and apprise him or her of what you did.
You are dispatched to a movie theater for a 39-year-old female with signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction. As you are assessing her, she pulls an epinephrine auto-injector out of her purse and hands it to you. After confirming the drug's name and expiration date, you should:Select one:A. ask her if she takes other medications.B. contact medical control.C. request an ALS ambulance to administer the drug.D. administer the drug.
When gathering a patient's medications, you find the following: Isordil, Lasix, Nexium, and digoxin. Which of these medications can be obtained over-the-counter (OTC)?Select one:A. LasixB. NexiumC. IsordilD. Digoxin
What is the obesity prevalence percentage among 2-5-year-olds?
An infants ______ allows the head to be moulded through the birth canal. They bind together at age 2. They are a key tool in determining _____.
Beta-Selective Adrenergic Agonists Assessment before Administration
If a patient present with symptoms suspicious for dementia and has a history of hypertension, what must be considered as a potential cause of the dementia?
By the age of __ to __ most children can use and understand full sentences.
The metabolic rate in the older brain _______.
In infants, the primary method of communicating distress is through _____.