Drug Class/Action

Question 1

Glucagon

Answer 1

Pancreatic hormone
Increases BGL by stimulating release of glycogen

Question 2

Sodium Bicarbonate

Answer 2

Electrolyte
Alkalizing Agent

Question 3

Tranexamic acid
(TXA)

Answer 3

Inhibits clot breakdown
Antifibrinolytic agent/hemostatic agent

Question 4

Diphenhydramine
(Benadryl)

Answer 4

Antihistamine
Anticholinergic
Blocks histamine (H1) receptor sites

Question 5

Acetaminophen
(Tylenol)

Answer 5

Antipyretic/inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins

Question 6

Flumazenil
(Romazicon)

Answer 6

Benzodiazepine receptor antagonist (antidote)

Question 7

Ondansetron
(Zofran)

Answer 7

Antiemetic
GI serotonin antagonist

Question 8

Succinylcholine (SUX)
(Anectine)

Answer 8

Paralytic
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent (short acting)

Question 9

Magnesium Sulfate

Answer 9

Electrolyte
Anti-inflammatory

Question 10

Calcium gluconate 10%

Answer 10

Electrolyte

Question 11

Naloxone
(Narcan)

Answer 11

Opioid antagonist

Question 12

Dextrose

Answer 12

Carbohydrate - increases BGL

Question 13

Diltiazem
(Cardizem)

Answer 13

Calcium channel blocker
Slows heart rate

Question 14

Labetalol
(Trandate)

Answer 14

Antihypertensive
Non-selective beta blocker (a1, b1, b2 - HR and SV)

Question 15

Epinephrine 1:10,000
(Cardiac epi)

Answer 15

Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic agonist
Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist

Question 16

Amiodarone
(Corderone)

Answer 16

Antidysrhythmic
Delays repolarization

Question 17

Atropine sulfate

Answer 17

Anticholinergic
Increases HR by blocking vagal stimulation
Dries secretions

Question 18

Hydralazine
(Apresoline)

Answer 18

Antihypertensive
Vasodilator

Question 19

Aspirin
(Acetylsalicylic acid - ASA)

Answer 19

Antiplatelet
Analgesic, antipyretic, anti inflammatory

Question 20

Adenosine
(Adenocard)

Answer 20

Antidysrhythmic
Delays conduction through AV node

Question 21

Heparin
(Lovenox)

Answer 21

Anticoagulant
Enhances inhibitory effects of antithrombin III

Question 22

2% lidocaine
(Xylocane)

Answer 22

Antidysrhythmic
Anesthetic

Question 23

Nitroglycerin
(Nitrostat)

Answer 23

Vasodilator
Reduces preload

Question 24

Furosemide
(Lasix)

Answer 24

Loop diuretic
Increases urine output

Question 25

Albuterol (Proventil/Ventolin)

Answer 25

Sympathomimetic Adrenergic agonist Beta 2 agonist Bronchodilator

Question 26

Ipatropium bromide (Atrovent)

Answer 26

Parasympatholytic Cholinergic antagonist Bronchodilator

Question 27

Epinephrine 1:1,000 (Adrenaline)

Answer 27

Sympathomimetic Adrenergic agonist Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist

Question 28

Dexamethasone (Decadron)

Answer 28

Corticosteroid Suppress inflammation

Question 29

Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol)

Answer 29

Corticosteroid Suppress inflammation

Question 30

Droperidol

Answer 30

Antipsychotic (chemical restraint) Antiemetic

Question 31

Morphine

Answer 31

Opioid analgesic Opiate agonist SCHEDULE II NARCOTIC

Question 32

Midazolam (Versed)

Answer 32

Benzodiazepine Sedative Anticonvulsant SCHEDULE IV NARCOTIC

Question 33

Haloperidol (Haldol)

Answer 33

Antipsychotic

Question 34

Ketorolac (Toradol)

Answer 34

NSAID analgesic

Question 35

Ketamine (Ketalar)

Answer 35

Non-opioid analgesic Sedative SCHEDULE III NARCOTIC

Question 36

Fentanyl (Sublimaze)

Answer 36

Opioid analgesic Opiate agonist SCHEDULE II NARCOTIC

Question 37

Etomidate (Amidate)

Answer 37

Hypnotic Sedative

Question 38

Norepinephrine (Levophed)

Answer 38

Sympathomimetic Adrenergic agonist Alpha 1 agonist

Question 39

Epinephrine drip (A “pressor”)

Answer 39

Sympathomimetic Adrenergic agonist Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist

Question 40

Dopamine (Intropine)

Answer 40

Sympathomimetic Adrenergic agonist Beta 1, beta 2, and alpha 1 agonist