EMT Medications

Question 1

What are the indications for Aspirin?

Answer 1

Angina, MI, Chest Pain

Question 2

What are the Contraindications for Aspirin?

Answer 2

Allergies, GI Bleeding, Active Ulcer, Hemorrhagic Stroke, and peds

Question 3

What is the dosage for Aspirin?

Answer 3

1 tablet @ 325mg or 4 tablets at 81mg/

Question 4

What are side effects of Aspirin?

Answer 4

Palpitations, Anxiety, dry mouth, upset stomach, heartburn, drowsiness, and/or mild headache

Question 5

What are indications for Epinephrin

Answer 5

Anaphylaxis or severe asthma

Question 6

What are contraindications for Epinephrin?

Answer 6

none when used for true anaphylaxis

Question 7

What are the dosages for Epinephrin? (adults / pediatric)

Answer 7

Adult: 0.3mg SQ or IM
Pediatric: 0.15mg/kg SQ or IM

Question 8

What are the side effects of Epinephrin?

Answer 8

Tachycardia, Headache, hypertension, palpitations, anxiety, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and tremors

Question 9

What are indications for Glucagon?

Answer 9

Hypoglycemia

Question 10

What are contraindications for Glucagon?

Answer 10

Allergies, Insulinoma, Patients w/ known pheochromocytoma (pancreatic tumor that secretes insulin)

Question 11

What are dosages of Glucagon? (Adult & pediatrics)

Answer 11

Adults: 1mg IM
Pediatric: 0.5mg IM for patients under 12 yrs old

Question 12

What are side effects of Glucagon?

Answer 12

Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and/or rebound hyperglycemia

Question 13

What are indications for Oral Glucose?

Answer 13

Hypoglycemia

Question 14

What are contraindications for Oral Glucose?

Answer 14

Allergies, Patient unable to swallow or protect airway

Question 15

What are dosages for Oral Glucose? (Adult / pediatrics)

Answer 15

Adults: 15g PO (by mouth)
Child: 10g PO (less than 5yrs old)

Question 16

What are side effects of Oral Glucose?

Answer 16

Nausea, vomiting, rebound hyperglycemia

Question 17

What are indications of Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)?

Answer 17

Asthma and/or COPD

Question 18

What are contraindications for Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)?

Answer 18

Allergies, closed-angle glaucoma, and/or bladder neck obstruction

Question 19

What are dosages of Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)? (adults / pediatric)

Answer 19

Adults: 0.5mg in 2.5mL of saline nebulized (for adults only, age 12 and older)

Question 20

What are side effects of Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)?

Answer 20

Cough, Headache, dizziness, dry mouth, palpitations, bladder pain, throat irritation, frequent urge to urinate, bloody or cloudy urine, and/or tightness in the chest

Question 21

What are the Indications for Naloxone? (Narcan)

Answer 21

Narcotic overdoses

Question 22

What are the contraindications of Naloxone? (Narcan)

Answer 22

none

Question 23

What are the dosages for Naloxone? (Narcan - Adults / pediatric)

Answer 23

Adult: between 0.4/0.5mg to 2mg (IN only), repeat after 5 min as needed to get the patient breathing on their own

pediatric unknown…

Question 24

What are the side effects of Naloxone? (Narcan)

Answer 24

Withdrawal seizures, hypertension, dysrhythmia, and/or vomiting

Question 25

What are indications for Nitroglycerine?

Answer 25

Chest pain, myocardial ischemia

Question 26

What are contraindications of Nitroglycerine?

Answer 26

Hypotension, systolic BP under 90mmHg use of ED medications; Viagra, Cialis, and/or Levitra

Question 27

What are the dosages of Nitroglycerine?

Answer 27

Adult: 0.4mg SL (assist only - sublingual)

Question 28

What are the side effects of Nitroglycerine?

Answer 28

Headache, hypotension, metallic taste, dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, sweating, tachycardia, and/or weakness

Question 29

What are the indications for Oxygen?

Answer 29

SpO2 under 94%, hypoxia, hypovolemia, and/or shock

Question 30

What are the contraindications for Oxygen?

Answer 30

active fire (high flow only), stroke/CVA, and/or head injuries

Question 31

What are the dosages for Oxygen?

Answer 31

Nasal Cannula, 1-6LPM, 6LPM max Non-rebreather, 10-15LPM, 10LPM min Bag Valve Mask, 10-25LPM

Question 32

What are the indications of Activated Charcoal?

Answer 32

toxic ingestion

Question 33

What are the contraindications of Activated Charcoal?

Answer 33

Allergies, ingestion of acids/alkalis, ethanol, cyanide, and/or iron

Question 34

What are the dosages of Activated Charcoal? (adults / pediatrics)

Answer 34

Adults: 50-100 grams PO Pediatrics: 1-2 grams/kilogram PO (12 or under)

Question 35

What are the side effects of Activated Charcoal?

Answer 35

Nausea, Vomiting, constipation, and/or diarrhea

Question 36

What are the indications of Albuterol? (Proventil/Ventolin)

Answer 36

Bronchospasm w/ airway disease ex. asthma, COPD, bronchitis

Question 37

What are the contraindications of Albuterol? (proventil/Ventolin)

Answer 37

Allergies, hypersensitivity, and/or arrhythmia with tachycardia

Question 38

What are the dosages for Albuterol? (proventil/ventolin)

Answer 38

Adult: 2.5mg in 3mL of saline via nebulizer (may repeat 3 times) pediatric: 0.15mg/kg (max of 3 doses) (for patients 12 or under)

Question 39

What are the side effects of Albuterol? (proventil/ventolin)

Answer 39

Hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, palpitations, anxiety, dry mouth, tachycardia, and/or shaking of the hands and feet