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AEMT Pharmacology | Questions And Answers
AEMT Pharmacology | Questions And Answers
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AEMT Pharmacology | Questions And AnswersClass of acetaminophen Correct Ans - antipyretic, analgesic
Indications to admin. Tylenol Correct Ans - fever in pediatrics with long transport
time.
Contraindications for admin. Tylenol Correct Ans - hepatic failure or impairment,
hypersensitivity
Two types of drugs that should be avoided with Tylenol. Correct Ans -
phenothiazines, phenobarbital
dosage for Tylenol in children Correct Ans - 10-15mg/kg PO not to exceed
50/mg/kg in 24hrs
How many mg per ml does Tylenol liquid dispense in ? Correct Ans - 32mg/ml
What is acetylsalicylic acid ? Correct Ans - Aspirin
Class of Aspirin Correct Ans - anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, analgesic, platelet
anti-aggregator (anitcoagulant effect)
Contraindications for admin of Aspirin Correct Ans - hypersensitivity, bleeding
disorders
Relative contraindication for Aspirin Correct Ans - Asthma
What is Aspirin administered for in the field ? Correct Ans - suspected heart attacks
(MI)
Class of activated charcoal Correct Ans - GI Adsorbent
Indications for admin of charcoal Correct Ans - poisonings and OD's.
Contraindications for charcoal Correct Ans - acids or alkali ingestion, GI
obstructions, inability to swallow, inability to protect the airway.
Relative contraindications for charcoal Correct Ans - ingestion of cyanide, lithium,
iron, lead and arsenic as these are not adsorbed. Use in tylenol OD without MCEP.
Dosage of charcoal Correct Ans - 1g per Kg
Class of albuterol Correct Ans - sympathomimetic, beta 2 adrenergic bronchodilator
, Indications for admin of albuterol Correct Ans - wheezing (asthma), COPD
(emphysema, bronchitis), low oxygen sats with decreased lung sounds.
contraindications for albuterol Correct Ans - hypersensitivity
Albuterols drug interactions Correct Ans - MAO inhibitors may cause HTN, beta
blockers decrease effectiveness, beta adrenergics potentiate
Dosage of adult albuterol Correct Ans - 2.5-5.0mg in 3ml NS inhalation. max 10mg
Pediatric dose of albuterol Correct Ans - 1.25-2.5mg in 3ml NS inhalation. max 5mg
Side effects that are sometimes encountered with albuterol. Correct Ans -
paradoxical bronchoconstriction, tachycardia, dizziness, headache, anxiety.
Class of atropine Correct Ans - anticholinergic
Indications for atropine Correct Ans - organophosphate poisoning
Dosage of atropine in adults Correct Ans - 2.0mg IV until symptoms abate
Dosage of atropine in peds Correct Ans - 0.05mg/kg IV IO until symptoms abate
Class of dexamethasone Correct Ans - anti-inflammatory,
immunosuppressant,corticosteroid
Indications for dexamethasone Correct Ans - reactive airway disease unresponsive
to albuterol/duonebs.
Contraindications for corticosteroids. Correct Ans - hypersensitivtiy (absolute)
active infection (relative)
Adult Dosages for Decadron Correct Ans - 4-10mg PO/IV/IM
Ped dose for Decadron Correct Ans - 0.6mg/kg PO/IV/IM
What is the trade name for dexamethasone ? Correct Ans - Decadron
What is the trade name for methylprednisoline Correct Ans - Solu-Medrol
Class of Solu-Medrol Correct Ans - corticosteroid, anti-inflammatory,
immunosuppressant
Indications for admin of Solu-Medrol Correct Ans - reactive airway disease with no
response to treatment (duoneb etc.) , allergic reactions
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