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the amount of the medication that is given |
dose |
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the process by which a medication works on the body |
pharmacodynamics |
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A medication that causes stimulation of receptors is called? |
agonist |
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medications that bind to a receptor and block other medications are called |
antagonists |
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therapeutic effect |
action |
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a medication is expected to have on the body |
intended effect |
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a simple, clear, nonproprietary name of a medication |
generic name |
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All medications that are licensed for use in the United States are listed by their generic names in the? A. United States Pharmacopoeia B. UN Emergency Response Guide C. UN Nursing Pharmocology D. CDC Drug Script |
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brand name that manufacturers give to a medication |
trade name |
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At a minimum, ______ must be in place before any patient contact |
gloves |
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The manubrium is near the:
A. Frontal Lobe B. Lower Sternum Notch C. Upper Jaw Bone D. Upper Sternum |
D. |
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In which of the following diabetic emergencies might you find breath that smells like nail polish remover?
A. Hyperglycemia or B. Hypoglycemia |
A. |
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The 'G' sized oxygen tank contains how many liters of oxygen?
A. 350 B. 550 C. 625 D. 3000 E. 5300 |
E. |
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In which of the following diabetic emergencies would you expect to find warm, red, dry skin:
A. Hyperglycemia or B. Hypoglycemia |
A. |
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When in the anatomical position, the palms of the hands face:
A. Away from the body B. Backward C. Forward D. Toward the body E. Upward |
C. |
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The medical name for the heel bone is? A. Calcaneus B. Metatarsal C. Osteoheel D. Talus E. Tibia |
A. |
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What is the name of the bubbling sound in lungs?
A. Asthma B. Rales C. Ridor D. Stridor E. Wheezing |
B. |
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What event ends the second stage of labor?
A. Active labor B. Crowning C. Delivery of baby D. Delivery of placenta |
C. |
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The scapula is located nearest the:
A. Back B. Foot C. Hand D. Head E. Hips |
A. |
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Most EMT-B protocols allow them to assist patients with prescribed epinephrine.
True / False |
True |
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What reverses the effects of temazepam?
A. atropine B. diazepam C. flumazenil D. trazodone E. tenecteplase |
C. |
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What is the Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) for your adult patient if they open their eyes to speech, localizes pain, and the speech is confused.
A. 11 B. 12 C. 13 D. 14 E. 15 |
B. |
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In which of the following sittuations should you consult with medical control before inserting a nasopharyngeal airway? A. Patient has COPD B. Patient has gag reflex C. Patient has severe trauma to head and face D. Patient is overweight E. Patient is under the age of 10 or less than 20 kg |
C. |
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The immediate threat caused by an open wound is infection.
True / False |
false |
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You should assume that all unresponsive trauma patients have a (choose the best answer):
A. gag reflex B. head injury C. internal injury D. primary physician E. spine injury |
E. |
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How many gtts/mL is a typical pediatric IV set (microdrip)?
A. 10 gtts B. 15 gtts C. 45 gtts D. 60 gtts E. 90 gtts |
D. |
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The S in OPQRST stands for?
A. Severity B. Stand C. Start D. Stress E. Stripes |
A. |
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Contralateral means:
A. Above midline B. Away from midline C. Opposite side of midline D. Same side of midline E. Toward the midline |
C. |
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The term mottled refers to:
A. Blue-gray B. Blotchy C. Green D. Red E. Yellow |
B. |
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The 'L' in the trauma mnemonic DCAP-BTLS stands for:
A. Lacerations B. Lateral C. Limited Range D. Localization E. Locciness |
A. |
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What percent oxygen does a patient receive from a non-rebreather mask (flowing at 10-15 LPM)?
A. 20-40 percent B. 40-60 percent C. 60-80 percent D. 80-90 percent E. 90-100 percent |
E. |
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Tuberculosis can be transmitted by inhalation.
True / False |
true |
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What is the adult dose for activated charcoal?
A. 20-50 g B. 20-50 mL C. 50-100 g D. 50-100 mL E. 150-300 |
C. |
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When the pupils are in a dark room, they will:
A. Constrict B. Dilate C. Shrink |
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Parietal means:
A. The area between urogenital passages and the rectum B. The membrane lining the abdominal cavity C. The outer surface of the skin D. The surface closest to the organ E. The surface closest to the wall |
E. |
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Bronchi are located in the:
A. Abdomen Ear Eye Heart Lungs |
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The maxilla is:
A. Above the parietal bone B. Below the zygomatic bone C. Connected to the ribs D. The lower jaw bone |
B. |
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Atropine is used to treat:
A. Angina B. Bradycardia C. Hypertension D. Tachycardia |
B. |
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The use of an emergency move (e.g., the shoulder drag) is warranted if you are unable to reach other critically injured patients.
True / False |
true |
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What is the name of the upper arm bone?
A. Femur Fibula Humerus Patella Tibia |
C. |
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Is wheezing a sign or a symptom? Sign or Symptom |
sign |
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The first 'L' in LLQ refers to:
A. Lateral B. Left C. Linear D. Lower E. Lumbar |
B. |
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The right ventricle sends blood to the:
A. Body B. Brain C. Inferior Vena Cava D. Legs E. Lungs |
E. |
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What percent oxygen does a patient receive from a BVM (with O2 flowing at 10-15 LPM)?
A. 50-70 percent B. 70-80 percent C. 80-90 percent D. 90-100 percent |
D. |
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This heart valve is located where the blood leaves the right ventricle:
A. Aortic valve B. Mitral (bicuspid) valve C. Pulmonary valve D. Tricuspid valve E. Zygomatic |
C. |
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Is NS IV fluid isotonic?
Yes or No |
yes |
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Is a drop in BP an early or late sign of hypoperfusion?
Early or Late |
late |
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Mild hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature of:
A. 36C to 37C (97F to 98F) B. 34C to 36C (93F to 97F) C. 30C to 34C (85F to 93F) D. 28C to 30C (82F to 86F) E. < 30C (<86F) |
B. |
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Most EMT-B protocols allow them to administer atropine.
True / False |
false |
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A flail chest can be caused by:
A. Black lung disease B. Chest trauma C. Pneumothorax D. Smoking E. All of the above |
B. |
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The transparent, dome-shaped window covering the front of the eye is called the:
A. Conjunctiva B. Cornea C. Iris D. Lens E. Retina |
B. |
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Proximal refers to:
A. Above B. Below C. Closer to trunk D. Further from trunk Middle |
C. |
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Prone refers to a patient who is:
A. Lying on his abdomen B. Lying on his back C. Lying on his side D. Sitting Standing |
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What does hypoxia mean? A. Low iron in blood B. Low iron in body tissue C. Low oxygen in blood D. Low oxygen in body tissue |
D. |
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Activated charcoal might be appropriate with lithium poisoning?
True / False |
false |
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What is the normal respiration rate for an adult? 5 to 10 breaths per minute 10 to 20 breaths per minute 12 to 20 breaths per minute 15 to 30 breaths per minute 25 to 50 breaths per minute
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C. |
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In the human anatomical position, the palms of the hands face: Anteriorly Dorsally Inferiorly Posteriorly Superiorly
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The QT Interval on an ECG ends at the: End of the Q wave End of the T wave Peak of the T wave Start of the Q wave Start of the T wave |
B. |
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What medicine prevents Wernicke’s encephalopathy? Tagamet Tegretol Tenormin Thiamine Timoptic
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This heart valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle: Aortic valve Mitral (bicuspid) valve Pulmonic valve Tricuspid valve Zygomatic
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What is the normal core body temperature in Celsius? 34° C 35° C 36° C 37° C 38° C
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D. |
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An infection typically decreases the heart rate. True False
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False |
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Which of the following is associated with a significant increase in core body temperature? Heat Compensation Heat Decompensation Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke Heat Tamponade
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D. |
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The diastolic blood pressure indicates the pressure when the left ventricle contracts: True False
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false |
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Which of the following signs of inadequate breathing is more prominent in children than in adults? Grunting Respirations Nasal Flaring See-sawing of the Chest and Abdomen All of the above
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Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of grief? Acceptance Anger Bargaining Bitterness Denial
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A child's EpiPen contains how much epinephrine?
A. 0.10 mg B. 0.15 mg C. 0.20 mg D. 0.25 mg E. 0.30 mg |
B. |
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The volume of air that you should deliver to the patient should be based on what key observation?
A. Capillary Refill B. Chest Rise C. Pulse D. Temperature E. Weigh |
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When the left ventricle contracts, it sends a pressure wave of blood through the veins which is called the pulse. (This question is a little tricky... read it twice.)
True False |
false |
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Using the rule-of-nines to determine the burn percentage, what percent is an adult's abdomen? 4.5 percent9 percent13.5 percent18 percent
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B. |
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The inferior tip of the sternum is the: Atlas BoneLower CoccyxOccipital TipSternum PlantarXiphoid Process
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E. |
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An amputation occurs when a piece of skin is left hanging from the body. TrueFalse
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False |
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The colored part of the eye that controls light levels inside the eye is called the: ConjunctivaIbandronateIrisLensRetina
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C. |
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Using the rule-of-nines to determine the burn percentage, what percent is an adult's back? 4.5 percent9 percent13.5 percent18 percent
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The voice box is really the: EpiglottisLarynxOropharynxPharynxTrachea
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Never insert the tip of a suction tip: More than 2 inches More than 3 inches More than 4 inches More than 5 inches Further than you can see
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e. |
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The tube that carries food to the stomach is called the: Esophagus Intestines Trachea Trochanter Xiphoid Process
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Your patient has a heart rate of less than 50 beats per minute. The ECG shows a variation between R waves of 3 small boxes. Is this rhythm: Regular Irregular
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Regular |
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It is impossible to resuscitate somebody who has drowned. TrueFalse
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true |
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The correct placement of a curved laryngoscope blade is normally the: Epiglottis Maxilla Tongue Uvula Vallecula
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