7 North Carolina Emt Chapter 7

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lotions, creams ointments

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topical medications

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effects that a drug is expected to have

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action

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the study of properties and effects of drugs and medications

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pharmacology

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amount of medication given

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dose

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gelatin shells filled with powdered or liquid medication

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capsules

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any action of a drug other than the desired one

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side effect

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to bind or stick to a surface

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adsorption

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therapeutic use for a particular medication

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indication

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process by which medications travel through body tissue

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absorption

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situation in which a drug should not be given

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contraindication

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the proper dose of medication depends on all of the following

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age, size of patient, desired action

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nitroglycerin relieves the squeezing or crushing pain association with angina by

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dilating the arteries to increase the oxygen supply to the heart muscle

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the brand name that a manufacturer gives to a medication is called the

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trade name

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the fastest way to deliver a chemical substance is by the __________ route

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intravenous

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the form the manufacturer chooses for a medication ensures

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proper route of the meds, timing of the meds release in the bloodstream, meds effect on the target organs or body systems

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solutions may be given

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orally, intramuscularly, rectally

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in the prehospital setting a ________ is the preferred method of giving oxygen to patients who have sufficient tidal volume and can provide up to 90% inspired oxygen

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nonrebreathing mask

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characteristics of epinephrine include

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dilating passages in the lungs, constricting blood vessels, increasing the heart rate and blood pressure

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epinephrine acts as a specific antidote to

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histamine

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nitroglycerin relieves pain because its purpose is to increase blood flow by relieving the spasms or causing the arteries to

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dilate

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nitroglycerin affects the body in what way

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decreases blood pressure, relaxes veins throughout the body, often causes a mile headache after administration

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TF oxygen is a flammable substance

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False

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TF glucose may be administered to an unconscience patient in order to save his life

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False

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TF epinephrine is a hormone produced by the body to aid in digestion

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False

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TF nitroglycerin decreases blood pressure

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True

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TF sublingual meds are rapidly absorbed into the digestive tract

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False

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TF vital signs should be taken before and after medication is given

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True

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TF even though medications can react with each other, this is not potentially harmful condition for the patient

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False

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TF nitroglycerin should be administered only when the patients systolic blood pressure is below 100 mm Hg

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False

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________ is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream

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glucose

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______ is the main hormone that controls the bodys fight or flight response

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epinephrine

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nitroglycerin is usually taken

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sublingually

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in all but the ___ route, the medication is absorbed into the bloodstream

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IV injection

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when given by mouth, _______ may be absorbed from the stomach fairly quickly because the medication is already disolved

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solutions

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A __________ is a chemical substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or relieve pain

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medication

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a devise that changes a liquid medication into a spray and pushes it into a nostril

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MAD mucosal atomizer devise

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the amount of medication given on the basis of the patients size and age

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Dose

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a liquid mixture that cannot be seperated by filtering or allowing the mixture to stand

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Solution

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the process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream

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absoption

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a medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications

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antagonist

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activated ________ is an oral medication that binds and adsorbs ingested toxins in the GI tract for treatment of some poisonings and medication overdoses

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charcoal

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a medication that causes stimulation of receptors

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agonist

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medications that enter the body through the digestive system

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enteral

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into the bone

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intraosseous

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the use of multiple medications on a regular basis

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polypharmacy

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a miniature spray canister through which droplets or particles of medication may be inhaled

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MDI

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through the rectum

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perrectum

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by mouth

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oral

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a mixture of ground particals that are distributed evenly throughout a liquid but that do not dissolve

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intranasal

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a delivery route in which a medication is pushed through a specialized atomizer devise called a mucosal atomizer devise into the nare

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inhalation

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10 routes of medication administration

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intravenous, intramuscular, transcutaneous, oral, intraosseous, inhalation, sublingual, subcutaneous, per rectum

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three charasterics of epinephrine

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secreted naturally by the adrenal glands, dilates lung passages, constricts blood vessels

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4 side effect of nitroglycerin

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headache, burning under the tongue, hypotension, nausea

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what do medications do

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alleviate pain and improve patients will being

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medications used inappropriately may cause what

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harm and even death

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pertaining to medications EMTs will:

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administer medications, help patients self administer meds, ask patients about meds, report patient information to hospital personnel

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pharmacodynamics is a process by which

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medication works on the body

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causes stimulation of receptors

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agonist

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binds to a receptor and blocks other meds

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antagonist

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amount of medication given

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dose

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dose depends on what

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weight, age, desired action

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types of medication

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prescription
over the counter
street drugs
herbal meds
enhancement drugs
vitamin supplements

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enteral medications

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enter body through digestive system

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parenteral medications

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enter body by other means than the digestive system

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absorption

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process by which medications travel through body tissues to bloodstream

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rapid forms of absorption

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per rectum
inhalation
sublingual

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slow forms of absorption

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ingestion
subcutaneous
transcutaneous

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intermediate forms of absorption

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IV, intraosseous

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moderate forms of absorption

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intramuscular

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6 right of medication administration

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right patient, medication, dose, route, time, documentation

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EMT carries what medications

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oxygen
oral glucose
activated charcoal
aspirin
epinephrine