SNHD AEMT DRUG PROTOCOLS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
Question: What are the clinical classifications, actions, dosing guidelines, and
limitations for administering Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) in the field? Answer:
✔✔ The pharmacology profile for this medication is defined as follows:
Drug Classification: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) /
Antiplatelet agent.
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits platelet aggregation (prevents blood clots
from getting larger by making platelets less "sticky").
Adult Dosing Parameters: 324 mg administered orally (typically given as
four separate 81 mg low-dose chewable tablets).
Pediatric Dosing Parameters: Not approved or recommended for use in
pediatric emergency protocols.
Administration Route: Oral (PO); the patient should be instructed to chew
the tablets thoroughly before swallowing to accelerate absorption.
Absolute Contraindications: A documented hypersensitivity or known
allergy to aspirin or other salicylates.
Adverse Field Reactions: None of clinical significance when administered
as a single acute dose during an emergency cardiac event.
RELATED PROTOCOLS:
Acute Coronary Syndrome
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL -ANSWER ✔✔CLASS:
Adsorbent
, ACTION:
Inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of toxic substances
DOSE:
ADULT: 50gm PO
PED: 1.0 gm/kg; min dose 10gm; max dose 50gm
ROUTE:
PO
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Altered mental status; ingestion of acids, alkalis, or petroleum distillates; inability
to swallow; previous administration of an emetic
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Nausea, vomiting
RELATED PROTOCOLS:
Overdose/Poisoning, Pediatric Overdose/Poisoning
ALBUTEROL -ANSWER ✔✔CLASS:
Sympathomimetic
ACTION:
Bronchodilator
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100%
CORRECT RATED A+
Question: What are the clinical classifications, actions, dosing guidelines, and
limitations for administering Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) in the field? Answer:
✔✔ The pharmacology profile for this medication is defined as follows:
Drug Classification: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) /
Antiplatelet agent.
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits platelet aggregation (prevents blood clots
from getting larger by making platelets less "sticky").
Adult Dosing Parameters: 324 mg administered orally (typically given as
four separate 81 mg low-dose chewable tablets).
Pediatric Dosing Parameters: Not approved or recommended for use in
pediatric emergency protocols.
Administration Route: Oral (PO); the patient should be instructed to chew
the tablets thoroughly before swallowing to accelerate absorption.
Absolute Contraindications: A documented hypersensitivity or known
allergy to aspirin or other salicylates.
Adverse Field Reactions: None of clinical significance when administered
as a single acute dose during an emergency cardiac event.
RELATED PROTOCOLS:
Acute Coronary Syndrome
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL -ANSWER ✔✔CLASS:
Adsorbent
, ACTION:
Inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of toxic substances
DOSE:
ADULT: 50gm PO
PED: 1.0 gm/kg; min dose 10gm; max dose 50gm
ROUTE:
PO
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Altered mental status; ingestion of acids, alkalis, or petroleum distillates; inability
to swallow; previous administration of an emetic
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Nausea, vomiting
RELATED PROTOCOLS:
Overdose/Poisoning, Pediatric Overdose/Poisoning
ALBUTEROL -ANSWER ✔✔CLASS:
Sympathomimetic
ACTION:
Bronchodilator
