SNHD AEMT FORMULARY Exam Review Solution A+

SNHD AEMT FORMULARY Exam Review Solution A+ Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) - Answer-NSAID (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory) Adult: 324 mg PO Peds: not recommended Albuterol - Answer-Bronchodilator Adult: 2.5 mg in 3.0ml SVN; repeat until improvement Peds: 2.5 mg in 3.0 ml SVN Bronchodilator Metered Dose Inhaler - Answer-Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator Adult: assist patient with own MDI Peds: assist patient with own MDI Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride (Benadryl) - Answer-Adult: 50 mg IM/IV Peds: 1.0 mg/kg IM/IV, max 50 mg Adverse reactions: sedation, palpitations, decreased BP, headache, dries (thickens) bronchial secretions, blurred vision Epinephrine - Answer-1:1000 Adult: 0.5 mg IM, may repeat q 15 min, up to 1.5 mg Peds: 0.01 mg/kg IM; max single dose 0.3 mg; may repeat q 15 min up to max 0.9 mg Epinephrine Auto-Injector - Answer-Adult: assist patient with own Epinephrine Auto-Injector CONTINUES...