Medical

Question 1

What BLS medications can be given for isolated hives/urticaria and what are the doses?

Answer 1

Benadryl - Adult, 50mg. Pediatric, 2mg/kg
Famotidine - Adult, 20mg. Pediatric, 0.5 mg/kg

Question 2

What ALS medications can be given for isolated hives/urticaria?

Answer 2

Dexamethasone OR Methylprednisolone

Question 3

What level provider can give repeat doses of epi 1:1000?

Answer 3

EMT and above

Question 4

What does BRUE stand for and what is it?

Answer 4

Brief Resolved Unexplained Event
An infant < 1 year of age with an episode frightening to the observer characterized by cyanosis or pale complexion;
absent, decreased, or irregular breathing; marked change in muscle tone (hyper- or hypotonia); or altered responsiveness
but resolved.

Question 5

When is Glucagon used?

Answer 5

Symptomatic hypoglycemia where pt cannot maintain airway and IV access cannot be established

Question 6

What is the dose for D10/D5 IV?

Answer 6

No specific dose, titrated to effect

Question 7

How is hyperglycemia treated?

Answer 7

IV fluids

Question 8

What is hyperkalemia?

Answer 8

Higher than normal potassium

Question 9

What monitoring device will be used to look for signs of hyperkalemia?

Answer 9

12-lead EKG

Question 10

What BLS medication can be given for hyperkalemia and what is the dose?

Answer 10

Albuterol - 10mg (in 12mL), adult and peds

Question 11

What are the adult criteria for sepsis?

Answer 11

2 of the following:
RR greater than or equal to 22
AMS
SBP less than 100
MSI > 1.3
EtCO2 < 25 or lactate > 2mmol/L