EMT Ch 11 practice quiz

The process of finding or sticking to a surface is called: A. Digestion B. Absorption C. Adsorption D. Suspension

Absorption Page 464

While assisting a paramedic in the attempted resuscitation of a 55-year-old male in cardiac arrest, you should expect the paramedic to: A. Administer drugs via the IV route to achieve the fastest effect. B. Give the patient nitroglycerin to increase his blood pressure. C. Withhold drug therapy until an intraosseous catheter is in place. D. Give the patient activated charcoal to rule out a drug overdose

Administer drugs via the IV route to achieve the fastest effect

You are treating a 45-year-old woman who was stung by a hornet and has a rash. She tells you that she is allergic to hornets and has her own epinephrine autoinjector. She also tells you that she takes medication for hypertension. Her breath sounds do not reveal any wheezing, her breathing is unlabored, and her blood pressure is 154/94 mmHg. What should you do if you were not able to make contact with medical control? A. Administer her epinephrine, reassess her condition, and transport her promptly. B. Give her half the dose of her epinephrine in case her allergic reaction is delayed. C. Begin transport to the hospital and closely monitor her condition while in route. D. Begin immediate transport and request an intercept with a paramedic ambulance.

Begin transport to the hospital and closely monitor her condition while in route

Medications incased in a gelatin shell that are taken by mouth are called: A. Tablets B. Capsules C. Caplets D. Pills

Capsules

When assessing an elderly male who complains of nausea and generalized weakness, you find that he takes atorvastatin (Lipitor), and amlodipine (Norvasc). These medications suggest a history of: A. Bacterial infection B. Cardiovascular disease C. Non-insulin-dependent diabetes D. Reactive airway disease

Cardiovascular disease Page 476

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of epinephrine? A. Dilates passages in the lungs B. Secreted naturally by the adrenal glands C. Decreases heart rate and blood pressure D. Constricts the blood vessels

Decreases heart rate and blood pressure

The amount of medication that is given is known as the _____________ A. Dose B. Indication C. Side effect D. Contraindication

Dose

What medication form does oral glucose come in? A. Fine powder B. Liquid C. Suspension D. Gel

Gel

Which of the following statements regarding glucose is correct? A. Glucose is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream. B. Glucose is given to patients who are suspected of being hyperglycemic. C. Glucose is usually administered by the EMT via the intravenous route. D. Glucose is a complex sugar that rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream

Glucose is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream. Chapter 11, page 468

Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin are trade names for this generic medication: A. Nitrostat B. Acetaminophen C. Ibuprofen D. Aspirin

Ibuprofen

What is the route of administration for the EpiPen auto injector? A. Intravenous B. Sublingual C. Intraosseous D. Intramuscular

Intramuscular Page 458

Which of the following medication routes would be the MOST appropriate to use in an unresponsive patient when intravenous access cannot be obtained? A. Transcutaneous B. Intraosseous C. Subcutaneous D. Intramuscular

Intraosseous

Which of the following is required for an EMT to administer a drug to a patient? A. A patient with stable vital signs B. A patient with an altered level of consciousness C. Medical direction approval D. An alert adult patient

Medical direction approval

EMTs responded to a known heroin abuser who is unresponsive. If they give naloxone (Narcan) to this patient, the EMTs should recall that: A. The effects of Narcan last longer than most opioid drugs. B. Narcan should be administered in increments of 2 mg. C. Naloxone administration could cause seizures in this patient. D. Naloxone should not be given if the patient's breathing is slow

Narcan administration could cause seizures in this patient

Which of the following statements regarding parenteral medications is correct? A. Parenteral medications are absorbed by the body through the digestive system. B. Tylenol is an example of a parenteral medication because it is taken orally. C. Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications. D. Compared to enteral medications, parenteral medications have fewer side effects.

Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications. Found in Chapter 11, page 456

Which of the following patient populations typically require a modified drug dose? A. Middle adults B. Pediatric patients C. Females D. Patients with asthma

Pediatric patients

In __________ administration, you are administering medication to yourself or your partner. A. Peer assisted B. Paramedic administered C. EMT administered D. Patient assisted

Peer assisted

A 31-year-old female is experiencing an acute asthma attack. She is conscious and alert, but in obvious respiratory distress. After assisting her with her prescribed MDI, you should: A. Contact medical control and apprise him or her of what you did. B. Reassess the patient and document her response to the medication. C. Check the drugs expiration date to ensure that it is still current. D. Administer another treatment in 30 seconds if she is still in distress.

Reassess the patient and document her response to the medication.

Nitroglycerin, when given to patients with cardiac related chest pain: A. Increases mile cardio contraction force B. Relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries C. Increases blood return to the right atrium D. Constricts the veins throughout the body

Relaxes the walls of the coronary arteries

After taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for an allergic reaction, a person begins experiencing drowsiness and a dry mouth. These findings are an example of: A. Untoward effect B. Unpredictable effect C. Side effect D. Therapeutic effect

Side effect

Which of the following clinical signs would necessitate the administration of naloxone (Narcan)? A. Slow respirations B. Extreme agitation C. Tachycardia D. Hypertension

Slow respirations

How is nitroglycerin usually given by the EMT? A. Orally B. Inhaled C. Injected D. Sub lingually

Sublingually

Activated charcoal is an example of: A. Suspension B. Elixir C. Gel D. Solution

Suspension

Which of the following is an example of a rules based medication error? A. The EMT administers a drug that is not approved by the medical director. B. The EMT administers the correct drug, but gives it by the wrong route. C. The EMT accidentally gives a higher drug dose than what is indicated. D. The EMT administers a drug that is contraindicated for the patient.

The EMT administers a drug that is not approved by the medical director Page 477

The term "pharmacology" is MOST accurately defined as: A. The study of drugs that are produced illegally. B. The study of how medications affect the brain. C. The study of drugs and their actions on the body. D. The study of drug excretion from the human body.

The study of drugs and their actions on the body Page 455

Which of the following medication routes delivers a drug through the skin over an extended period of time, such as a nitroglycerin or nicotine patch? A. Sublingual B. Transcutaneous C. Intraosseous D. Subcutaneous

Transcutaneous

You are dispatched to a state park for a young female experiencing an allergic reaction. Your assessment reveals that her breathing is severely labored and her blood pressure is very low. You carry epinephrine auto-injectors on your ambulance and have been trained and approved by your medical director to administer them. As your partner gives the patient supplemental oxygen, you attempt to contact medical control but do not have a signal from your cell phone. You should: A. Administer epinephrine to the patient, begin immediate transport, and attempt to contact medical control in route to the hospital. B. Immediately load the patient into the ambulance, begin transport, and re-attempt to contact medical control when you receive a cell signal. C. Place her in a supine position, keep her warm, begin transport to the hospital, and request a paramedic intercept in route. D. Notify dispatch and request that a paramedic unit respond to the scene so they can administer epinephrine to the patient.

Administer epinephrine to the patient, begin immediate transport, and attempt to contact medical control in route to the hospital. Pages 463 to 464

Which of the following is an example of a generic drug? A. Bayer B. Excedrin C. Aspirin D. Advil

Aspirin

A 62-year-old male is seen with crushing chest pain, which she describes as being the same kind of pain that he had with a previous heart attack. He has prescribed nitroglycerin but states that he has not taken any. After administering supplemental oxygen if needed and contacting medical control, you should: A. Administer the nitroglycerin unless he has taken Viagra with in the past 72 hours. B. Begin immediate transport and request a rendezvous with a paramedic unit. C. Administer up to three doses of nitroglycerin before assessing his blood pressure. D. Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mmHg

Assist him with his nitroglycerin unless his systolic blood pressure is less than 100 mmHg Page 469

And EMT may administer aspirin to a patient if: A. The patient is believed to be experiencing an acute stroke. B. The patient is currently experiencing hypertension C. Authorization for medical control has been obtained D. Transport time to the hospital is greater than 30 minutes

Authorization from medical control has been obtained