#1
What is the primary indication for administering epinephrine?
Anaphylaxis
ExplanationTreatment of severe allergic reactions.
#2
Which medication is commonly used to treat acute bronchospasm?
Albuterol
ExplanationBronchodilation for asthma or COPD exacerbations.
#3
What is the primary indication for administering atropine?
Bradycardia
ExplanationIncreases heart rate by blocking vagal stimulation.
#4
Which medication is commonly used to treat acute severe asthma exacerbation?
Ipratropium
ExplanationBronchodilator, reduces secretions.
#5
Which medication is commonly used to treat acute severe allergic reactions?
Diphenhydramine
ExplanationAntihistamine, blocks histamine release.
#6
What is the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin in treating angina?
Vasodilation
ExplanationRelaxes blood vessels, reducing cardiac workload.
#7
Which medication is commonly administered to reverse opioid overdose?
Naloxone
ExplanationBlocks opioid receptors, reversing respiratory depression.
#8
Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for status epilepticus?
Lorazepam
ExplanationEnhances GABAergic inhibition, terminating seizures.
#9
Which medication is used for rapid sequence intubation to facilitate endotracheal intubation?
Vecuronium
ExplanationNon-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker.
#10
What is the primary indication for administering dopamine?
Hypotension
ExplanationIncreases blood pressure via vasoconstriction.
#11
What is the primary indication for administering adenosine in cardiac arrest?
To restore normal sinus rhythm
ExplanationSlows conduction through the AV node.