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| The process by which medications travel through body tissues until they reach the bloodstream |
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| The therapeutic effect of a medication on the body |
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| The process of binding to or sticking to a surface |
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| A medication that causes stimulation of receptors |
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| A medication that binds to a receptor and blocks other medications |
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| Conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropoiate |
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| The amount of medication given on the basis of the patient's size and age |
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| EMT-administered Medication |
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| When the EMT directly administers the medication to the patient |
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| Medications that enter the body through the digestive tract (oral and rectal) |
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| Semiliquid substance that is administered orally in capsule form or through plastic tubes (glucose) |
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| The original chemical name of a medication; not capitalized (Acetylsalicylic Acid as opposed to aspirin) |
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| Abnormally low blood glucose level |
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| The therapeutic uses for a specific medication |
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| Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route |
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| The effect that a medication is expected to have on the body |
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| Intramuscular (IM) Injection |
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| An injection into a muscle; a medication delivery route |
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| A delivery route in which a mediccation is pushed through a specialized atomizer device called a mucosal atomizer device (MAD) into the nare |
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| A delvery route into the bone |
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| Intravenous (IV) Injection |
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| A delivery route of an injection directly into a vein |
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| A chemical substance that is used to treat or prevent disease or relieve pain |
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| Metered-dose inhaler (MDI) |
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| A miniature spray canister through which droplets or particles of medication may be inhaled |
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| Mucosal Atomizer Device (MAD) |
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| A device that is used to change a liquid meication into a spray and pushes it into a nostril |
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| A delivery route by mouth |
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| Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications |
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| Medications that may be purchased directly by a patient without a perscription |
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| A gas that is needed by all cells for matabolism; the heart and brain especially cannot function without oxygen |
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| Medications that enter the body by route other than the digestive tract, skin, or mucous membranes |
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| Patient-assisted Medication |
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| When the EMT assists the patient with the administration of his or her own medication |
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| When the EMT administers medication to him or herself or to a partner |
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| Same as oral medication delivery route |
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| Delivery route through the rectum |
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| The process by which a medication works on the body |
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| The study of the properties and effects of medications |
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| The use of multiple medications on a regular basis |
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| Medications that are distributed to patients only by pharmacists according to a physicians's orders |
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| Any effects of a medication other than the desired ones |
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| A liquid mixture that cannot be separaated by filtering or allowing the mixture to stand |
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| Subcutaneous (SC) Injection |
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| Injection into the tissue between the skin and muscle; a medication delivery route |
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| Medication delivery route under the tongue |
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| A mixture of ground particles that are distributed evenly throughout a liquid but do not dissolve |
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| Lotions, creams, and ointments that are applied to the surface of the skin and affect only that area; a medication delivery route |
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| The brand name that a manufacturer gives a meddcation; capitalized (Aspirin as opposed to acetylsalicylic acid) |
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| Transcutaneous (Transdermal) |
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| Delivery route through the skin |
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| Actions that are undesirable but pose little risk to the patient |
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| Actions that can be harmful to the patient |
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| acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) |
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| Trade Name of acetylsalicylic acid |
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Decreased platelet aggragation
Blood flows easier |
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| Signs and symptoms associated with Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) |
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| Contraindications of Aspirin |
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Unable to contact base
Known allergy
Bleeding disorders |
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| 4x 81mg chewable tablets (approximately 325 mg) |
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Heartburn
Nausea/ Vomiting |
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| Trade Name of activated carcoal |
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| Generic Name of Actidose-Aqua |
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| Action of activated carcoal |
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| Chemical binding which prevents GI absorption |
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| Indications of activated charcoal |
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| Contraindications of activated charcoal |
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Altered mental state
Swallowed acids/alkalines
Inability to swallow
Unable to contact base |
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| Dosage of activated charcoal |
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| 1 gram per kg of patient weight (kg = lb/2) |
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| Side Effects of activated charcoal |
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Vomiting
**If vomiting occcurs and patient can still swallow, readminister** |
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| Trade Name of epinephrine |
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Epinephrine
Adrenaline
Epi-pen |
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Vasoconstriction
Bronchodilation |
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| Indications of epinephrine |
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| Contraindications of epinephrine |
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None in a life threatening situation
Otherwise, unable to contact base |
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Typically in pre-measured doses
0.3 mg of 1:1000 for adults
0.15 mg of 1:1000 for children
May repeat if given oreders |
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| Route of activated charcoal |
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| Side-effects of epinephrine |
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Tachycardia
Dizziness
Excitability
Headache
Chest pain |
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| Trade Names of nitroglycerin |
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| Generic name for Nitrostat or Nitrobid |
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| Dilates coronary and systemic blood vessels |
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| Indications of nitroglycerin |
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| Signs and symptoms of chest pain associated with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) |
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| Contraindications if nitroglycerin |
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Systolic BP below 100
Head injury
pediatrics
Maxed dosage
Taken ED medication in the last 25 hours
Unable to contact base |
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| 0.4 mg of NTG spray or tablet every 3 to 5 minutes until max dosage (3x), relief, BP below 100, or arrival at the hospital |
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| Side-Effects of nitroglycerin |
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Headache
drop in BP
bitter taste
increased HR |
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| Trade names for oral glucose |
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| increases circulating blood sugar level |
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| Indications of oral glucose |
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| Altered mental state with history of diabetes |
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| Contraindications of oral glucose |
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Unresponsive
Unable to swallow
Unable to contact base |
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| Side Effects of Oral Glucose |
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| None if administered properly |
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| Trade name of ondansetron |
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| Selective serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist (helps with nausea and vomiting) |
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| Contraindications of Zofran |
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4 mg orally dissolving tablet (repeat 1x)
Pediatric <4: 2 mg |
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| Orally Dissolving Tablet (ODT) |
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| Trade Name of Proventil and Ventolin |
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signs adn symptoms of respiratory difficulty
Bronchospasm |
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| Contraindications of albuterol (MDI) |
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Unable to follow commands
Max dose already taken
Unable to contact base
Underlying cardiac condition (not totally a contraindication but must be taken into account) |
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| Contraindications of albuterol (nebulized) |
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| Dosage of albuterol (MDI) |
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Each MDI is specific to the patient
2 puffs every 4 hours is typical |
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| Dosage of albuterol (nebulized) |
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| 2.5 mg/ 3 ml mix in nebulizer |
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| Side Effects of albuterol |
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Increased HR
Tremors
Dry mouth
Nausea
Vomiting |
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Per Rectume
Oral
Intravenous
Intraosseous
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Inhalation
Sublingual
Transcutaneous |
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Right patient
Right medication
Right dose
Right route
Right time
Right documentation |
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