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Emergency Medications and Indications Quiz

#1

What is the primary indication for administering epinephrine?

Anaphylaxis
Explanation

Treatment of severe allergic reactions.

#2

Which medication is commonly used to treat acute bronchospasm?

Albuterol
Explanation

Bronchodilation for asthma or COPD exacerbations.

#3

What is the primary indication for administering atropine?

Bradycardia
Explanation

Increases heart rate by blocking vagal stimulation.

#4

Which medication is commonly used to treat acute severe asthma exacerbation?

Ipratropium
Explanation

Bronchodilator, reduces secretions.

#5

Which medication is commonly used to treat acute severe allergic reactions?

Diphenhydramine
Explanation

Antihistamine, blocks histamine release.

#6

What is the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin in treating angina?

Vasodilation
Explanation

Relaxes blood vessels, reducing cardiac workload.

#7

Which medication is commonly administered to reverse opioid overdose?

Naloxone
Explanation

Blocks opioid receptors, reversing respiratory depression.

#8

Which medication is commonly used as a first-line treatment for status epilepticus?

Lorazepam
Explanation

Enhances GABAergic inhibition, terminating seizures.

#9

Which medication is used for rapid sequence intubation to facilitate endotracheal intubation?

Vecuronium
Explanation

Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker.

#10

What is the primary indication for administering dopamine?

Hypotension
Explanation

Increases blood pressure via vasoconstriction.

#11

What is the primary indication for administering adenosine in cardiac arrest?

To restore normal sinus rhythm
Explanation

Slows conduction through the AV node.

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