AEMCA Trivia 3

Question 1

Which medication is considered the first-line reversal agent for benzodiazepine overdose?

Accepted Answer

Flumazenil

Answer

Flumazenil competitively antagonizes GABA-A receptors to reverse benzodiazepine sedation, though it must be used cautiously due to seizure risk.

Question 2

What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer pediatric CPR?

Accepted Answer

15:2

Answer

Two-rescuer pediatric CPR uses a 15:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio to provide more frequent ventilations for children.

Question 3

A patient presents with pinpoint pupils, bradycardia, and excessive secretions. Which toxidrome does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Cholinergic

Answer

The cholinergic toxidrome (SLUDGE/DUMBELS) features miosis, bradycardia, and hypersecretion caused by organophosphate or nerve agent poisoning.

Question 4

Which bone is most commonly fractured in falls onto an outstretched hand (FOOSH) in elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

Radius

Answer

Colles' fracture of the distal radius is the most common wrist fracture in elderly patients from FOOSH mechanisms.

Question 5

At what blood glucose level is hypoglycemia generally defined in adults?

Accepted Answer

< 70 mg/dL

Answer

Hypoglycemia is defined as blood glucose below 70 mg/dL, at which point most patients begin to experience symptoms.

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