EMT-P Complete Solutions

EMT-P Complete Solutions In which class of the Vaughn-Williams classification system of antidysrhythmic medications does amiodarone belong? - CORRECT ANSWER-III The FDA's numerical classification of a newly approved drug as "3" denotes it as a new: - CORRECT ANSWER-formulation or dosage form not previously marketed. According to Starling's Law, the administration of nitroglycerin will result in ________ preload, ________ stroke volume, and ________ myocardial oxygen demand. - CORRECT ANSWER-decreased; decreased; decreased A lesion in the posterior pituitary gland resulting in hypersecretion of ADH may result in: - CORRECT ANSWER-hypertension. All of the following statements about insulin are true, EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWERit must be given subcutaneously. The FDA's classification of a drug's treatment or therapeutic potential as "P" means that the drug: - CORRECT ANSWER-offers an important therapeutic gain. Which of the following is the generic name of a drug? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diazepam All of the following statements about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen are true EXCEPT that HRT: - CORRECT ANSWER-ineffectively delays the onset of senile dementia in many patients. Which of the following statements about hemostatic agents, such as adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and thromboxane A2 (TXA2), is TRUE? - CORRECT ANSWERThey have their effect early in the clotting process. All of the following statements about nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are true EXCEPT that NSAIDs: - CORRECT ANSWER-include aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. Which of the following medications has the shortest half-life? - CORRECT ANSWERAdenosine Which of the following medications would most likely be considered for emergent treatment in the prehospital management of hypertensive crisis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Labetalol (Normodyne) In which class of the Vaughn-Williams classification system of antidysrhythmic medications does quinidine belong? - CORRECT ANSWER-IA