EMT EMT Pharmacology and Medications

Question 1

Which medication is an EMT authorized to administer for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine auto-injector

Answer

Diphenhydramine IV

Answer

Methylprednisolone

Answer

Albuterol nebulizer

Question 2

What is the correct adult dose of aspirin an EMT should administer to a patient with suspected acute MI?

Accepted Answer

81–325 mg chewed

Answer

500 mg swallowed

Answer

650 mg crushed

Answer

160 mg dissolved

Question 3

Which of the following is a contraindication for administering nitroglycerin to a chest pain patient?

Accepted Answer

Systolic BP below 90 mmHg

Answer

Heart rate above 80 bpm

Answer

SpO2 of 96%

Answer

Pain rated 8/10

Question 4

Oral glucose is indicated for a diabetic patient who has an altered mental status and:

Accepted Answer

Can protect their own airway

Answer

Is unresponsive

Answer

Has a blood glucose of 200 mg/dL

Answer

Is vomiting

Question 5

Activated charcoal is used to treat poisoning by:

Accepted Answer

Adsorbing the toxin in the GI tract

Answer

Neutralizing stomach acid

Answer

Inducing vomiting

Answer

Speeding kidney excretion

Question 6

What is the primary route of administration for a prescribed albuterol inhaler assist by an EMT?

Accepted Answer

Inhalation

Answer

Sublingual

Answer

Intramuscular

Answer

Intravenous