Chapter 18 Flashcards

1
Q

Specific signs or circumstances under which it is appropriate to administer a drug to a patient

A

Indications

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2
Q

Not a spray device with a mouthpiece that contains an error so form of a medication that a patient can spray directly into the airway

A

Inhaler

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3
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The study of drugs, their sources, characteristics, and effects

A

Pharmacology

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4
Q

Medication given by mouth treat and awake patient who is able to swallow with an altered mental status and a history of diabetes

A

Oral glucose

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5
Q

Medication used to reduce the clotting ability of blood to prevent and treat clots associated with myocardial infarction

A

Aspirin

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6
Q

A drug that helps to constrict the blood vessels and relaxed passages of the airway it may be used to counter a severe allergic reaction

A

Epinephrine

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7
Q

I guess commonly found in the atmosphere it is used as a drug to treat any patient whose medical or traumatic condition may cause him to be hypoxic

A

Oxygen

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8
Q

Powder, usually premixed with water, that will absorb some poisons and help them prevent from being absorbed by the body

A

Activated charcoal

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9
Q

The study of the affects of medications on the body

A

Pharmacodynamics

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10
Q

And effect of a medication in addition to his desired effect that may be potentially harmful to the patient

A

Untoward effect

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11
Q

Any action of a drug other than the desired action

A

Side effect

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12
Q

Specific signs or circumstances under which it is not appropriate and maybe harmful to administer a drug to a patient

A

Contraindication

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13
Q

A drug that helps to dilate the coronary vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood

A

Nitroglycerin

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14
Q

Medications that are routinely carried on EMT level in MS units are what?

A

Aspirin, Oral glucose, oxygen

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15
Q

Aspirin is administered by the EMT in the field to do what?

A

Help prevent clots formation

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16
Q

When my administration of aspirin be contraindicated?

A

If the patient has a history of G.I. bleeding

17
Q

What is and effect of poorly managed diabetes?

A

Altered mental status

18
Q

Nitroglycerin is used to do what to which vessels?

A

Dilate the coronary vessels

19
Q

The comprehensive government publication listing all drugs in the United States is called what?

A

US pharmacopeia or USP

20
Q

The name to the manufacturer uses in marketing a drug is called what?

A

Trade name

21
Q

What are drugs prescribed for pain relief called?

A

Analgesics

22
Q

Drugs prescribed to reduce high blood pressure are called what?

A

Antihypertensives

23
Q

Drugs prescribed for heart rhythm disorders are called:

A

Antidysrhythmics

24
Q

Drugs prescribed to relax the smooth muscles of the bronchial tubes are called:

A

Bronchodilators

25
Q

Drugs prescribed for prevention and control of seizures are called:

A

Anticonvulsants

26
Q

List the six medications and EMT can administer or assistant patient in taking.

A

Aspirin, in Hailer, oxygen, glucose, Nitro, epinephrine

27
Q

With the five rights to adhere to when administering a medication

A
Right patient
Right dose
Right medication
Right route of delivery
Right time
28
Q

What is a common side effect of nitro?

A

Low blood pressure