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AEMT – Medications (Questions And
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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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