Medication Administration and Pharmacology in Emergency Medical Services Quiz

Directly into the bloodstream for rapid effect.

Used to reverse severe allergic reactions by constricting blood vessels and opening airways.

Relaxes muscles in the airways, making breathing easier during asthma attacks.

Absorbed quickly through the mucous membranes under the tongue to relieve chest pain.

Administered intravenously or intramuscularly to stimulate the heart during cardiac arrest.

Relaxes muscles in the airways, improving airflow in the lungs.

Reverses the effects of opioids by blocking their receptors.

Helps to increase blood pressure and heart rate during cardiac arrest.

Calms brain activity to prevent or stop seizures.

Reverses the sedative effects of benzodiazepines.

Blocks the action of the vagus nerve, increasing heart rate.

Increases heart rate in bradycardic situations.

Prevents blood clot formation, reducing the risk of further heart problems.

Dissolves blood clots to restore blood flow to the heart muscle.

Reduces blood clot formation to help prevent further heart damage.

Blocks the effects of benzodiazepines by competing for their receptors.

Breaks down blood clots, restoring blood flow to the brain.