NREMT Pharmacology & Medication Administration

Question 1

What is the most common route for administering oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Inhalation

Answer

Oxygen is commonly delivered via inhalation using devices like nasal cannulas or masks.

Question 2

What is the action of nitroglycerin?

Accepted Answer

Dilates blood vessels

Answer

Nitroglycerin dilates blood vessels, reducing cardiac workload and relieving chest pain.

Question 3

Which medication reverses an opioid overdose?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Naloxone (Narcan) is used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose.

Question 4

What does the term 'indication' mean?

Accepted Answer

Reason to administer a medication

Answer

An indication is the reason a medication is given based on the patient’s condition.

Question 5

What does the term 'contraindication' mean?

Accepted Answer

Reason not to give a drug

Answer

A contraindication is a reason a medication should not be given.

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