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NREMT-AEMT Drugs Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass) Oxygen - ️️ Class: Gas Mechanisms of Action: Oxygen is necessary for cellular energy production. When inhaled, oxygen molecules cross the respiratory membrane to attach to hemoglobin in red blood cells for transport to the tissue...

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NREMT-AEMT Drugs Practice Questions and
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Oxygen - ✔️✔️Class: Gas



Mechanisms of Action:

Oxygen is necessary for cellular energy production. When inhaled, oxygen molecules
cross the respiratory membrane to attach to hemoglobin in red blood cells for transport
to the tissues.



Indications:

Dyspnea, hypoxia; SpO2 < 95%



Contraindications:

There are no absolute contraindications to the use of oxygen. However, there are
complications associated with hyperoxemia, particularly in neonates and patients
resuscitated from cardiac arrest.



Precautions:

COPD, not recommended in routine use in uncomplicated acute coronary syndrome, do
not use near open flame or sources of combustion, always leave bottle on its side, use
a proactive guard over the flow meter to prevent damage.




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Side Effects:

Drying of the mucous membrane which can lead to a nosebleed.



Dosage:

Maintain an SpO2 of 95% or higher, ventilator patients are often kept below 50% O2
when possible.



Route:

Inhalation via nasal cannula, face mask, nonrebreather mask, or bag-valve-mask
device.

Normal Saline (0.9 Percent Sodium Chloride Solution) - ✔️✔️Class:

Isotonic crystalloid



Mechanism of Action:

Used to expand the vascular volume temporarily by replacing water and electrolytes.



Indications:

Hypovolemia, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and DKA



Contraindications:

Should not be given to patients with heart failure because fluid overload may occur.



Precautions:




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Fluid overload may occur, monitor carefully. May be more effective to use Lactated in
patients who have lost significant amounts of electrolytes.



Side Effects:

Hemodilution and electrolyte imbalance in large amounts of NS administration.



Dosage:

Keep-open rate is 30 mL/hour. Follow protocols, dosage may vary depending on patient
condition.



Route:

Intravenous infusion

Albuterol Sulfate (Proventil, Ventolin) - ✔️✔️Class:

Beta-2 selective sympathomimetic bronchodilator



Mechanism of Action:

Acts on beta-2 sympathetic receptors in bronchiolar smooth muscle to cause
bronchodilation.



Indications:

Wheezing caused by asthma, COPD, and some other conditions.



Contraindications:




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