EMT Pharmacology and Medications Flashcards
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Nitroglycerin may be repeated every 5 minutes up to a maximum of how many total doses if chest pain persists?
Answer: 3 doses
Nitroglycerin can be administered up to three doses total (initial plus two repeats), with blood pressure reassessed between each dose.
Which finding would cause an EMT to withhold oral glucose from a hypoglycemic patient?
Answer: Unresponsiveness
An unresponsive patient cannot safely swallow oral glucose, creating an aspiration risk.
The term 'contraindication' means:
Answer: A condition that makes a treatment potentially harmful
A contraindication is a specific situation or condition in which a drug or procedure should not be used because it may harm the patient.
What does 'indication' mean in pharmacology?
Answer: A condition for which a medication is appropriate
An indication is the specific condition or situation that justifies the use of a particular medication or treatment.
When using an epinephrine auto-injector, the injection site is typically the:
Answer: Outer mid-thigh
The outer mid-thigh (lateral thigh) is the standard auto-injector site because the large muscle mass allows rapid absorption.
Which of the following medications can an EMT administer WITHOUT a direct physician order (standing orders) in most US EMS systems?
Answer: Aspirin for chest pain
Aspirin is commonly included in EMT-level standing orders for suspected MI, allowing administration without real-time physician contact.