Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Pharmacology and Medication Administration Quiz

Epinephrine is used to counteract severe allergic reactions by constricting blood vessels and relaxing airway muscles.

The recommended initial dose of aspirin for suspected heart attack is 81 mg, acting as an antiplatelet to prevent blood clot formation.

Heparin is an anticoagulant that inhibits blood clotting, often used to prevent or treat various clotting disorders.

Morphine is commonly used to manage severe pain, including that associated with kidney stones.

The primary indication for administering albuterol in respiratory distress is to dilate airways, facilitating easier breathing.

Nitroglycerin is given to alleviate chest pain by dilating coronary arteries, improving blood flow to the heart.

Diazepam is a common choice to manage status epilepticus, providing rapid seizure control.

Naloxone rapidly reverses opioid overdose effects by blocking opioid receptors, restoring normal respiration.

In anaphylactic shock, epinephrine dilates blood vessels and relaxes airways, counteracting severe allergic reactions.

Ketamine is often used in prehospital settings to manage pain from traumatic injuries due to its rapid onset and analgesic properties.

Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes airway muscles, providing quick relief during asthma attacks.

Flumazenil is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose, reversing the sedative effects and restoring consciousness.

Flumazenil is used to reverse the sedative effects of benzodiazepines, restoring the patient to consciousness.

Hydroxocobalamin is an antidote for cyanide poisoning, binding with cyanide to form a non-toxic compound.