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"You will be able to administer or assist with at least these six medications in the field:" |
-Aspirin -Oral glucose -Oxygen -Prescribed bronchodilator inhalers -Nitroglycerin -Epinephrine Ch. 16, pg. 443 |
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"As an EMT, you will carry _______, ____________, and ___________ (and in some systems...__________) on the ambulance. |
-Aspirin -Oral glucose -Oxygen -Activated charcoal Ch. 16, pg. 444 |
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"As an EMT, you will administer _______ to patients with chest pain of a suspected cardiac origin." |
Aspirin Ch. 16, pg. 444 |
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"In the event a heart attack is occurring, aspirin reduces _________ and works to prevent ____________________." |
-The blood's ability to clot -The clot formation that causes damage to the heart Ch. 16, pg. 444 |
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"Glucose is a kind of _____." |
Sugar Ch. 16, pg. 444 |
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"Oral glucose is a form of glucose that can be taken by mouth as a treatment for a ___________________________ with __________________." |
-Conscious patient (who is able to swallow) -An altered mental status and a history of diabetes Ch. 16, pg. 444 |
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What is a bronchodilator? |
A medication designs to enlarge constricted bronchial tubes Ch. 16, pg. 446 |
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"Nitroglycerin is a drug that helps to __________ the coronary vessels..." |
Dilate Ch. 16, pg. 447 |
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"[Nitroglycerin] is taken by the patient when he begins to have ________________________." |
Chest pain he believes to be cardiac in origin Ch. 16, pg. 447 |
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"Since epinephrine has a potent effect on the heart and vascular system, increased ______________ and __________ commonly occur after its administration to the patient. |
-Heart rate -Blood pressure Ch. 16, pg. 448 |
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What are the three names that each drug has? |
-Chemical name -Generic name -Brand name Ch. 16, pg. 450 |
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"The authorization to administer medication can come in two different manners:" |
-Off-line medical direction -On-line medical direction Ch. 16, pg. 452 |
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What are the "five rights" of medication administration? |
1. Right patient? 2. Right time? 3. Right medication? 4. Right dose? 5. Right route? Ch. 16, pg. 452 |
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Name the 9 main routes of medication administration |
-Oral, or swallowed -Sublingual, or dissolved under the tongue -Inhaled, or breathed into the lungs -Intranasal, or sprayed into the nostrils -Intravenous, or injected into a vein -Intramuscular, or injected into a muscle -Subcutaneous, or injected under the skin -Intraosseous, or injected into the bone marrow cavity -Endotracheal, or spray directly into a tube inserted into the trachea Ch. 16, pg. 452-453 |
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What type of medication is propoxyphene? |
Analgesic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is Nalbuphine? |
Analgesic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is morphine? |
Analgesic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is acetaminophen? |
Analgesic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is ibuprofen? |
Analgesic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is aspirin? |
Analgesic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is codeine? |
Analgesic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is oxycodone? |
Analgesic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is naproxen? |
Analgesic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is indomethacin? |
Analgesic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is digoxin? |
Antidysrhythmic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is propanolol? |
Antidysrhythmic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is verapamil? |
Antidysrhythmic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is procainamide? |
Antidysrhythmic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is disopyramide? |
Antidysrhythmic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is carvedilol? |
Antidysrhythmic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is metoprolol? |
Antidysrhythmic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is carbamazepine? |
Anticonvulsant Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is phenytoin? |
Anticonvulsant Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is primidone? |
Anticonvulsant Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is phenobarbitol? |
Anticonvulsant Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is valproic acid? |
Anticonvulsant Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is lamotrigine? |
Anticonvulsant Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is topiramate? |
Anticonvulsant Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is ethosuximide? |
Anticonvulsant Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is gabapentin? |
Anticonvulsant Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is levetiracetam? |
Anticonvulsant Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is captopril? |
Antihypertensive Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is clonidine? |
Antihypertensive Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is guanabenz? |
Antihypertensive Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is hydralazine? |
Antihypertensive Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is hydrochlorothiazide? |
Antihypertensive Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is methyldopa? |
Antihypertensive Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is nifedipine? |
Antihypertensive Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is prazosin? |
Antihypertensive Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is albuterol? |
Bronchodilator Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is metaproterenol? |
Bronchodilator Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is ipratropium? |
Bronchodilator Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is salmeterol? |
Bronchodilator Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is albuterol/ipratropium? |
Bronchodilator Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is montelukast? |
Bronchodilator Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is zafirlukast? |
Bronchodilator Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is levalbuterol? |
Bronchodilator Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is glipizide? |
Antidiabetic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is glyburide? |
Antidiabetic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is insulin? |
Antidiabetic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is metformin? |
Antidiabetic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is glimepiride? |
Antidiabetic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is rosiglitazone maleate? |
Antidiabetic Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is amitriptyline? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is amoxapine? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is bupropion? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is clomipramine? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is venlafaxine? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is escitalopram? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is fluoxetine? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is imipramine? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is nefazodone? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is nortriptyline? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is paroxetine? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is proptriptyline? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is sertraline? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is trimipramine? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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What type of medication is citalopram? |
Antidepressant Agent Ch. 16, pg. 455 |
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Gingko or gingko biloba is sometimes used for... |
Dementia, poor circulation to the legs, ringing in the ears Ch. 16, pg. 456 |
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St. John's Wort is sometimes used for... |
Depression Ch. 16, pg. 456 |
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Echinacea is sometimes used for... |
Prevention and treatment of the common cold Ch. 16, pg. 456 |
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Garlic is sometimes used for... |
High cholesterol Ch. 16, pg. 456 |
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Ginger root is sometimes used for... |
Nausea and vomiting Ch. 16, pg. 456 |
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Saw palmetto is sometimes used for... |
Swollen prostate Ch. 16, pg. 456 |
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Hawthorn leaf or flower is sometimes used for... |
Heart failure Ch. 16, pg. 456 |
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Evening primrose oil is sometimes used for... |
Premenstrual syndrome Ch. 16, pg. 456 |
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Feverfew leaf is sometimes used for... |
Migraine prevention Ch. 16, pg. 456 |
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Kava kava is sometimes used for... |
Anxiety Ch. 16, pg. 456 |
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Valerian root is sometimes used for... |
Insomnia Ch. 16, pg. 456 |
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The KVO rate is usually about ______ for a micro drip and about ___________ for a macro drip set. |
-30 drops per minute -10 drops per minute Ch. 16, pg. 460 |
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Definition: aspirin |
A medication used to reduce the clotting ability of blood to prevent and treat clots associated with myocardial infarction Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: atomizer |
A device attached to the end of a syringe that atomizes medication (turns it into very fine droplets) Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: contraindications |
Specific signs or circumstances under which it is not appropriate and may be harmful to administer a drug to a patient Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: enteral |
Referring to a route of medication administration that uses the gastrointestinal tract, such as swallowing a pill Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: epinephrine |
A drug that helps to constrict the blood vessels and relax passages of the airway. It may be used to counter a severe allergic reaction Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: indications |
Specific signs and circumstances under which it is appropriate to administer a drug to a patient Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: inhaler |
A spray device with a mouthpiece that contains an aerosol form of a medication that a patient can spray into his airway Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: naloxone |
An antidote for narcotic overdoses Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: nitroglycerin |
A drug that helps to dilate the coronary vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: oral glucose |
A form of glucose (a kind of sugar) given by mouth to treat an awake patient (who is able to swallow) with an altered mental status and a history of diabetes. Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: oxygen |
A gas commonly found in the atmosphere. Pure oxygen is used as a drug to treat any patient whose medical or traumatic condition may cause him to be hypoxic, or low in oxygen Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: parenteral |
Referring to a route of medication administration that does not use the gastrointestinal tract, such as an intravenous medication Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: pharmacodynamics |
The study of the effects of medications on the body Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: pharmacology |
The study of drugs, their sources, their characteristics, and their effects Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: side effect |
Any action of a drug other than the desired action Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
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Definition: untoward effect |
An effect of a medication in addition to its desired effect that may be potentially harmful to the patient Ch. 16, pg. 461 |
