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AEMT – Medications (Questions And Verified Solutions)
AEMT – Medications (Questions And Verified Solutions)
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AEMT – Medications (Questions AndVerified Solutions)
Other names for albuterol Correct Ans - Proventil, Ventolin
Albuterol Class Correct Ans - Bronchodilator
Albuterol MOA Correct Ans - binds and stimulates the beta 2 receptors, resulting in
relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
Albuterol indications Correct Ans - bronchospasm in patients with reversible
obstructive airway diseases
Albuterol contraindications Correct Ans - hypersensitivity, angioedema, cardiac
arrhythmia associated with tachycardia
Albuterol dose Correct Ans - Adult = 2.5mg in 3 mL of NS via nebulizer every 20
minutes for a maximum of 3 doses
Pediatric = 0.15mg/kg every 20 minutes for a maximum of 3 doses
Albuterol onset and duration Correct Ans - 5-15 minutes; 3-4 hours
Albuterol side effects Correct Ans - hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, sympathetic
response, nose bleeds, dizziness,
Albuterol considerations Correct Ans - use with caution in lactating patients,
patients with diabetes, hyperthyroidism, seizure disorder, cardiac histories
other names for aspirin Correct Ans - Bayer, Ecotrin, St. Josephs
Aspirin Class Correct Ans - anti-platelet agent, nonnarcotic analgesic, anti-
inflammatory, anti-pyretic
Aspirin MOA Correct Ans - prevents the formation of thromboxane A2, decreases
inflammation, block pain impulses in the CNS
Aspirin indications Correct Ans - unstable angina, acute MI, fever, inflammation,
pain, chest pain
Aspirin contraindications Correct Ans - GI bleeding, active ulcer, hemorrhagic
stroke, bleeding disorder, chicken pox or flu
, Aspirin Dose Correct Ans - 81-324mg PO
Aspirin onset and duration Correct Ans - 15-30 minutes, 4-6 hours
Aspirin side effects Correct Ans - anaphylaxis, angioedema, bronchospasm,
increased bleeding, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach irritation
Aspirin considerations Correct Ans - use with caution in asthmatics
Dextrose 50% other names Correct Ans - D50
D50 class Correct Ans - carbohydrate; hypertonic solution
D50 MOA Correct Ans - provides the lacking from of carboydrate, dextrose in
hypoglycemic patient
D50 indications Correct Ans - hypoglycemia, coma or seizure of unknown origin
D50 dose Correct Ans - Adult = 12.5-25g IVP
Pediatric = 0.5-1g/kg IVP
D50 onset and duration Correct Ans - 1 minute, dependent on glucose levels
D50 side effects Correct Ans - hyperglycemia, phlebitis
Epinephrine other names Correct Ans - adrenaline
Epinephrine class Correct Ans - Sympathomimetic
Epinephrine MOA Correct Ans - endogenous catecholamine that directly stimulates
alpha and beta adrenergic receptors
epinephrine indications Correct Ans - anaphylaxis; asthma
epinephrine contraindications Correct Ans - none when used as indicated
epinephrine dose Correct Ans - adult = 0.3-0.5 mg IM
pediatric = 0.15 mg IM
Epinephrine onset and duration Correct Ans - 5-10 minutes, 5-10 minutes
Epinephrine side effects Correct Ans - headaches, nausea, weakness, dysrhythmias,
hypertension, angina, tachycardia
Glucagon other names Correct Ans - GlucaGen
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