Medications

Question 1

-anti-inflammatory agent
- anti-fever agent
- prevents palates from clumping (decreases formation of new clots)

Answer 1

Action of Aspirin

Question 2

relief of:
- mild pain
- headache
- muscle aches
-chest pain of cardiac origin

Answer 2

Aspirin

Question 3

Contradiction of Aspirin

Answer 3

Hypersensitive to recent bleeding

Question 4

Route of Asprin

Answer 4

PO

Question 5

Effects of Aspirin

Answer 5

• Nausea
• Vomiting
  -Stomach Pain
• Bleeding
  -Allergic Reaction

Question 6

Interactions of Aspirin

Answer 6

Caution for patients taking anticoagulants

Question 7

Dose of Aspirin

Answer 7

160 to 325 mg
Same does for chewable

Question 8

• Don’t administer for pain caused by trauma
  -not for child’s fever
  -patient with chest pain must chew tablet

Answer 8

Concern of Aspiring

Question 9

Stimulates nervous system causing bronchodilation

Answer 9

• Ipratropium albuterol
• Epinephrine

Question 10

Indication:
asthma/difficulty breathing with wheezing

Answer 10

Ipratropium albuterol

Question 11

Contradictions:
Hypersensitive to tachycardia; chest pain of cardiac origin

Answer 11

Ipratropium albuterol

Question 12

Route of Ipratropium albuterol

Answer 12

Inhalation

Question 13

Effects of Ipratropium albuterol

Answer 13

increases effects of nervous system stimulants

Question 14

Dose of Ipratropium albuterol

Answer 14

1 to 2 inhalation; wait 5 minutes before dose repetition

Question 15

Concerns:
- Must inhale all in one breath; hold breath for 5 seconds after inhalation

Answer 15

Ipratropium albuterol

Question 16

Indication:
Anaphylactic Shock

Answer 16

Epinephrine

Question 17

Contradictions:
Chest pain of cardiac origin
hypothermia
hypetension

Answer 17

Epinephrine

Question 18

Route of Epinephrine

Answer 18

Intramuscular

Question 19

Effects:
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Anxiety
Restlesness

Answer 19

Epinephrine

Question 20

Interactions:
Increase effects of nervous system stimulants

Answer 20

Epinephrine

Question 21

Dose of Epinephrine

Answer 21

0.3 mg for adult
0.15 mg for children

Question 22

-Medications last 5 minutes
- Don’t repeat
- Call ALS

Answer 22

Concerns of Epinephrine

Question 23

Action:
reverses respiratory depression secondary to opioid overdose

Answer 23

Nalaxone (narcan, EVZIO)

Question 24

Indication:
opioid poisoning

Answer 24

Nalaxone (narcan, EVZIO)

Question 25

Contradictions: Hypersensitivity

Answer 25

Nalaxone (narcan, EVZIO)

Question 26

Route of Nalaxone (narcan, EVZIO)

Answer 26

Intranasal Intramuscular

Question 27

Effects: Nausea Vomiting

Answer 27

Nalaxone (narcan, EVZIO)

Question 28

Interactions: additional doses may be required for severe opioid overdoses

Answer 28

Nalaxone (narcan, EVZIO)

Question 29

Dose: 0.4 mg auto-injector, 2 mg IN

Answer 29

Nalaxone (narcan, EVZIO)

Question 30

Concerns: Patients may wake up combative

Answer 30

Nalaxone (narcan, EVZIO)

Question 31

Action: Dilates blood vessels

Answer 31

Nitroglycerin

Question 32

Indications of Nitroglycerin

Answer 32

Chest pain of cardiac origin

Question 33

Contradictions: - Hypotension - Use of sildenafil (viagra) - Use of erectile dysfunction treatments (last 24 hours) - Head injury

Answer 33

Nitroglycerin

Question 34

Route of Nitroglycerin

Answer 34

Sublingual (tablet or spray)

Question 35

Effects: - Headache -Burning under tongue - Hypotension -Nausea

Answer 35

Nitroglycerin

Question 36

Interactions: Increases dilating effects of toher blood vessels

Answer 36

Nitroglycerin

Question 37

Dose: 0.3 mg to 0.4 mg sublingual 0.4 mg spray

Answer 37

Nitroglycerin

Question 38

Action: When absorbed, provides glucose for cell use

Answer 38

oral glucose

Question 39

Indications: low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

Answer 39

Oral glucose

Question 40

Contradictions: Decreased LOC Nausea Vomiting

Answer 40

Oral glucose

Question 41

Route of Oral glucose

Answer 41

PO (oral)

Question 42

Effects of Oral glucose

Answer 42

Nausea Vomiting

Question 43

Interactions for Oral glucose

Answer 43

none

Question 44

Dose: 1/2 to 1 tube

Answer 44

Oral glucose

Question 45

Concerns: -Patient must be awake - Control of airway - Able to follow commands

Answer 45

Oral glucose

Question 46

Concerns of Nitroglycerin

Answer 46

ALS should be on the way

Question 47

Action: -reverses hypoxia - provides oxygen to lungs

Answer 47

oxygen

Question 48

Indications: - hypoxia -suspected hypoxia

Answer 48

oxygen

Question 49

Contradictions: - Rarely used on patient with - COPD - don't use near flames

Answer 49

oxygen

Question 50

route of oxygen

Answer 50

inhalation

Question 51

Effects: - decreased respiratory effort in rare cases with COPD

Answer 51

oxygen

Question 52

Interactions: Can support combustion

Answer 52

oxygen

Question 53

Dose: adminiter 28% to 100%

Answer 53

oxygen

Question 54

Concerns: don't use over open flame

Answer 54

oxygen

Question 55

OTC Action: Analgesic and fever reducer

Answer 55

Acetaminophen

Question 56

OTC Indications: Relief of mild pain or fever, headache, muscle aches

Answer 56

Acetaminophen