Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Pharmacology and Medication Administration Quiz

Test your knowledge of emergency medication protocols. Questions on allergy, pain, cardiac, neurological emergencies, and more.

#1

Which medication is commonly administered to treat severe allergic reactions?

Aspirin
Epinephrine
Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen
#2

What is the recommended initial dose of aspirin for a patient experiencing chest pain suspected of having a heart attack?

81 mg
325 mg
500 mg
1000 mg
#3

Which medication is commonly used as an anticoagulant to prevent blood clot formation?

Insulin
Heparin
Glucagon
Digoxin
#4

Which medication is commonly administered to treat a patient experiencing severe pain associated with kidney stones?

Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Ketorolac
Morphine
#5

What is the primary indication for administering albuterol to a patient in respiratory distress?

To decrease heart rate
To reduce blood pressure
To dilate airways
To increase respiratory rate
#6

What is the primary function of administering nitroglycerin in emergency situations?

To reduce blood pressure
To increase heart rate
To relieve chest pain
To prevent blood clot formation
#7

Which medication is commonly used to treat a patient experiencing status epilepticus?

Diazepam
Lorazepam
Midazolam
Alprazolam
#8

What is the antidote for a patient experiencing opioid overdose?

Naloxone
Atropine
Diazepam
Lorazepam
#9

What is the primary function of administering epinephrine in anaphylactic shock?

To lower blood pressure
To constrict airways
To dilate blood vessels
To decrease heart rate
#10

Which medication is commonly used in the prehospital setting to manage pain associated with traumatic injuries?

Fentanyl
Morphine
Ketamine
Propofol
#11

Which of the following medications is a bronchodilator commonly used to treat asthma attacks?

Albuterol
Digoxin
Warfarin
Metoprolol
#12

What is the antidote for a patient experiencing benzodiazepine overdose?

Flumazenil
Naloxone
Atropine
Epinephrine
#13

Which medication is commonly administered to reverse the effects of benzodiazepines?

Flumazenil
Naloxone
Atropine
Physostigmine
#14

Which medication is commonly used as an antidote for cyanide poisoning?

Naloxone
Hydroxocobalamin
Atropine
Sodium bicarbonate

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