Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or

show password
Forgot Password?

Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or

Username is available taken
show password

Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

EMT Drug Facts Fill In The Blanks

      Help!   
In each blank, try to type in the word that is missing. If you've typed in the correct word, the blank will turn green.

If your not sure what answer should be entered, press the space bar and the next missing letter will be displayed.

When you are all done, you should look back over all your answers and review the ones in red. These ones in red are the ones which you needed help on.
Question: What is ?Answer: Charcoal
Question: Charcoal-IndicationsAnswer: ingested poisons by mouth; administer after receiving orders from MD or control
Question: Activated -ContraindicationsAnswer: (1)Altered status (not fully conscious) (2)Swallowed acids or alkalies (3)Unable to swallow.
Question: Charcoal-DosageAnswer: 1g per kg (~2 lb) of body
Question: Charcoal-ActionsAnswer: Binds to poisons in the stomach and their absorption into the body.
Question: Charcoal-Side EffectsAnswer: Blackening of the , possible vomiting.
Question: Auto-Injector-IndicationsAnswer: (1)Signs and symptoms of a severe allergic reaction (2)Medication is to the patient. (3)EMT-B has recieved order from MD
Question: Auto-Injector-ContraindicationsAnswer: None, when used in life-threatening reaction.
Question: Auto-Injector-DosageAnswer: 1 Use; Adult-0.3mg, -0.15mg
Question: Auto-Injector-ActionsAnswer: Mimics the response of the sympathetic system: (1) Constricts blood vessels (2) Relaxes smooth muscles (3) Stimulates heartbeats (4) Reverses swelling and hives
Question: Epinephrine Auto-Injector-Side Answer: Increased heart rate, pale skin, dizziness, chest pain, , nausea and vomiting, excitability and anxiousness.
Question: What is ?Answer:
Question: -IndicationsAnswer: pain suggestive of acute myocardial infraction.
Question: -ContraindicationsAnswer: Bleeding ulcer, hemorrhagic states, hemophilia, children, already on anti-clotting
Question: -DosageAnswer: 160-325
Question: -ActionsAnswer: platelet aggregation.
Question: -Side EffectsAnswer: Use caution in patients with .
Question: What is ?Answer:
Question: Dose Inhaler-IndicationsAnswer: (1) Exhibits signs and symptoms of breathing difficulty (2)Patient has a -prescribed MDI (3) EMT-B has recieved MD approval
Question: Dose Inhaler-ContraindicationsAnswer: (1) Patient is not responsive enough to use the MDI (2) MDI is not prescribed for the patient (3) Maximum dose allowed is reached proir to arrival (4) denied by MD
Question: Dose Inhaler-DosageAnswer: Each depression delivers a precise dose. The of depression is determined by MD.
Question: Dose Inhaler-Actions Answer: Beta agonist, relaxes the smooth muscles, dilates the lower airway
Question: Metered Dose Inhaler-Side Answer: Tachycardia, tremors, shakiness, nervousness, dry
Question: -IndicationsAnswer: (1) Patient exhibits signs and symptoms of chest pain. (2) Patient has physician-prescribed nitroglycerin (3) EMT-B has from MD
Question: -ContraindicationsAnswer: (1) Baseline blood pressure below 100mmHG systolic (2) head injury (3) Patient is a child or infant (4) Three doses already taken (5) Has taken erectile dysfunction medication within 72 hours
Question: -DosageAnswer: One tablet or spray under the tongue, may be repeated in 3-5 minutes if (1) Patient experiences no (2) BP remains under 100 (3) MD approves it
Question: -ActionsAnswer: Relaxes vessels, decreased workload on the heart.
Question: Nitroglycerin-Side Answer: Vessel dilation may cause headache, drop in BP, pulse rate changes, burning
Question: Oral -IndicationsAnswer: (1) Altered mental status with (2) history of diabetes controlled by medication and (3) to swallow the medication
Question: Oral -ContraindicationsAnswer: (1) Unconscious (2) Unable to swallow
Question: Oral -DosageAnswer: Typical Dose 1
Question: Oral -AdministrationAnswer: Oral, squeeze or place a portion the cheek and gum.
Question: Oral -ActionsAnswer: Increases blood and brain sugar .
Question: Oral Glucose-Side Answer: May cause an airway in the patient without a gag reflex.
Question: What is ?Answer: MDI
Question: What is ?Answer:
Question: What is ?Answer:
 
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how
Created by: nehemaut
Popular Paramedic/EMT sets