EMT Pharmacology Review Test Guide 2024.

EMT Pharmacology Review Test Guide 2024. Glucose: Indication - ANSWER Change of mental status and a history of diabetes Glucose: Contra-indication - ANSWER Unconscious, unable to swallow; suspected stroke Glucose: Medical Control Type - ANSWER Standing order; obtain blood glucose level and on-line medical control if suspected stroke Glucose: Action - ANSWER Raises blood sugar Glucose: Form - ANSWER Gel, tablet Glucose: Dosage - ANSWER "1 Tube" or dose until patient regains mental status (2 tubes max dose) Epinephrine: Indication - ANSWER Severe allergic reaction: Stridor, Bronchospasm, severe abdominal pain, respiratory distress, tachycardia, shock (systolic90), observe for edema of lips, face, tongue, generalized urticaria Epinephrine: Contra-indication - ANSWER None Epinephrine: Medical Control Type - ANSWER Standing order unless patient is older than 65 or younger than 5 yrs old Epinephrine: Action - ANSWER Bronchodilator, vasoconstrictor Epinephrine: Form - ANSWER Liquid