Pharmacology Final

Question 1

Actions and examples of beta agonist and antagonist medications

Answer 1

beta 1 heart, beta 2 lungs, Albuterol, levalbuterol, epi, dopamine (agonist) Block beta receptors, beta 1 blockers such as olol drugs (antagonist)

Question 2

What drug stimulates breakdown of glycogen

Answer 2

Glucagon IM unless OD it would be IV

Question 3

Narcotic antagonist

Answer 3

Naloxone 2mg

Question 4

Example of dissociative anesthetic

Answer 4

Ketamine

Question 5

Examples of anticholinergic/parasympatholytic

Answer 5

Atropine and Ipratropium

Question 6

Indication for using amiodarone

Answer 6

In the living its for VTach, In the dead its used for VFib, pulseless VTach

Question 7

Medications in the bradycardia algorithm

Answer 7

Atropine, Dopamine, Epi infusion

Question 8

Examples of steroids

Answer 8

Dexamethasone, Prednisone

Question 9

Treatment for organophosphate poisoning

Answer 9

Atropine

Question 10

Treatment for benzo OD

Answer 10

Romazicon (flumazenil)

Question 11

Examples of calcium channel blocker

Answer 11

Diltiazem, Verapamil

Question 12

Pril drugs are used to treat what condition

Answer 12

blood pressure

Question 13

Example of a carbohydrate medication

Answer 13

Dextrose

Question 14

MOA of racemic epinephrine

Answer 14

Bronchodilates, Nebulized Epi.

Question 15

Medications for RSI

Answer 15

Induction agent(short acting, non barbiturate, Etomidate, ketamine) (Benzo) Paralytics (Non depolarizing and depolarizing)

Question 16

What classification of medications dissolve clots

Answer 16

Fibrinolytics

Question 17

What cardiac medication must be given Rapid IV push

Answer 17

Adenosine 6 then 1-2 min. 12

Question 18

Classification of Benadryl

Answer 18

Antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, Sodium channel blocker

Question 19

Classification of Zyprexa

Answer 19

Antidepressant, antipsychotic

Question 20

What medication binds with cyanide:

Answer 20

Sodium nitride, Hydroxicobolomine

Question 21

Digoxin increases inotropy

Answer 21

For heart failure

Question 22

Examples of antiemetics

Answer 22

Promethazine, Ondansetron

Question 23

Medication, route, and dose of medication to treat hypoglycemia

Answer 23

D50 is 25 gram, D25 Pedi is 12.5 grams

Question 24

Uses for fibrinolytics

Answer 24

break clots, DVT’s, Coronary syndrome (heart attack), Blocking stroke, DON’T USE IT FOR ANEURYSM

Question 25

Indications for benzodiazepines

Answer 25

induction agent, anzioyltic, sedative, seizure

Question 26

Medication to control postpartum bleeding

Answer 26

Pitocin

Question 27

Example of non-barbiturate hypnotic

Answer 27

Etomidate, Ketamine

Question 28

MOA of ipratropium

Answer 28

anticholinergic

Question 29

Uses for hydralazine

Answer 29

Hypertension, Pregnancy induce

Question 30

Beta blockers are indicated for hypertension and Tachycardias

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Examples of anticoagulants

Answer 31

Coumadin, Heparin

Question 32

Use for adenosine

Answer 32

SVT

Question 33

Indication for Sublimaze:

Answer 33

Fentanyl, used for pain

Question 34

Contraindication for nitroglycerin

Answer 34

hypotension, had phosphodiesterase inhibitors within 24 hours

Question 35

Concentration of dextrose for children

Answer 35

D25 12.5 grams

Question 36

Indication for thiamine

Answer 36

DT’s or withdrawals

Question 37

MOA glucagon

Answer 37

Stimulates breakdown of glycogen in liver to release sugar in bloodstream

Question 38

MOA of Pitocin

Answer 38

Stimulates contractions

Question 39

Medication for Torsdaes

Answer 39

Magnesium Sulfate

Question 40

Indication for Combivent

Answer 40

Asthma

Question 41

MOA of Tylenol

Answer 41

Antipyretic, mild analgesics

Question 42

Math

Answer 42

Ex. The medical control physician orders 10mcg/kg/min for a patient who weighs 165 lb. You have placed 800 mg in a 500-mL IV bag of D5W. Using microdrip tubing. What is the correct drip rate? (500/800)X0.750X60=28

Question 43

MOA Amiodarone

Answer 43

Potassium and Sodium channel blocker, antidysrthmic

Question 44

Indication for TXA

Answer 44

Bleeding, hypotensive due to bleeding, antifibrinolytic, within 3 hours, BP under 90

Question 45

Phases 0-4 of the action potential

Answer 45

Phase 4 is resting membrane potential, Phase 0 is upstroke, Phase 1 is early repolarization (systole), Phase 2 plateau is calcium enter, Phase 3 is repolarization, sodium potassium pump kicks in

Question 46

What medications can cause extrapyramidal symptoms

Answer 46

Promethazine, antipsychotic (Benadryl treats)

Question 47

Classification of Decadron

Answer 47

Corticosteroid

Question 48

Medications for moderate to severe allergic reaction

Answer 48

Epi, antihistamine

Question 49

Indications for Lidocaine

Answer 49

VTach, VFib (pulseless VTach)

Question 50

MOA of Lopressor

Answer 50

Beta blocker, antihypotensive

Question 51

Dose of dextrose, adenosine, morphine and Benadryl

Answer 51

morphine is 2-4mg titrated to pain level, dextrose is D50 25 g, D25 12.5 g, Adenosine is 6mg 1-2 min is 12mg, Benadryl is 12.5-25mg

Question 52

Dose of fentanyl

Answer 52

1mg/Kg 100mg max single dose

Question 53

Dose of ketamine

Answer 53

2mg/kg

Question 54

Dose of Versed

Answer 54

10mg IM

Question 55

Dose of lidocaine

Answer 55

1-1.5mg/Kg for the dead

Question 56

Classification of atropine

Answer 56

anticholinergic

Question 57

Primary neurotransmitters of autonomic nervous system

Answer 57

Sympathetic is norepi, Parasympathetic is acetylcholine

Question 58

Atropine for use in 2nd and 3rd degree blocks

Answer 58

Not work in 2nd or 3rd degrees blockers but consider giving while preparing to pace

Question 59

MOA of ipratropium

Answer 59

Anticholinergic, dry secretion, bronchodilates

Question 60

MOA of ASA

Answer 60

anti platelet aggregator

Question 61

TCA OD receives what type of medication

Answer 61

Bicarbonate 1meq/k