Pharmocology Flashcards
(28 cards)
Agonist drug
a substance that when it binds to a specific receptor, activates or stimulates the receptor, leading to a biological response
Antagonist Drug
a substance that binds to a receptor but does not activate it, thereby blocking or interfering with the action of other substances that would normally activate the receptor
OLMC
if the EMT think they may need to administer or assist with additional dosages of a drug they should call OLMC and consult with the physician
standing order
protocols allows EMTS to administer or assist with approved drugs
Dose
amount of drug given
action
the expected effect on the patient
indications
reasons why you are giving the drug (found in protocol)
Contraindication
reasons why u can not administer the drug
side effect
an unintentional action
Tylenol (acetaminophen)
EMTS do not give Tylenol
Intravenous ( IV ) Injection
- fast
- injected directly into the vein
Oral ( PO )
- slow
- taken by mouth
- enters body through the digestive system
Sublingual (SL)
- fast
- placed under the tongue
- absorbed by mucous membranes
Intramuscular ( IM ) injection
injection into the muscle
Intraosseous ( IO )
- injection into the bone marrow
Subcutaneous ( SC ) injection
injection into tissue between skin and muscle
Transcutaneous
- very slow
- medications absorbed through the skin
Inhalation
- fast
- medications inhaled into the lungs
Per rectum (PR)
- fast
- administration by rectum
Intra nasal ( IN )
- fast
- administered through a mucosal atomizer device (MAD)
Suspensions
must be shaken before use
Gel
Thick semi liquid substance
