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

EMTs are authorized to assist with or administer epinephrine via auto-injector for life-threatening anaphylaxis.

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

The standard dose is 160–325 mg (often one to four 81 mg tablets) chewed to speed absorption during a suspected MI.

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

Nitroglycerin causes vasodilation and can dangerously drop blood pressure further if it is already below 90 mmHg.

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

Oral glucose is only safe when the patient is conscious enough to swallow and protect their airway to prevent aspiration.

Question 5

Activated charcoal is used to treat poisoning by:

Accepted Answer

Adsorbing the toxin in the GI tract

Answer

Activated charcoal binds (adsorbs) many ingested toxins in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing systemic absorption.

(EMT) Emergency Medical Technician Practice Test