EMT Pharmacology Questions with correct answers

Glucose: Indication Correct Answer - Change of mental status and a history of diabetes Glucose: Contra-indication Correct Answer - Unconscious, unable to swallow; suspected stroke Glucose: Medical Control Type Correct Answer - Standing order; obtain blood glucose level and on-line medical control if suspected stroke Glucose: Action Correct Answer - Raises blood sugar Glucose: Form Correct Answer - Gel, tablet Glucose: Dosage Correct Answer - "1 Tube" or dose until patient regains mental status (2 tubes max dose) Epinephrine: Indication Correct Answer - Severe allergic reaction: Stridor, Bronchospasm, severe abdominal pain, respiratory distress, tachycardia, shock (systolic<90), observe for edema of lips, face, tongue, generalized urticaria Epinephrine: Contra-indication Correct Answer - None Epinephrine: Medical Control Type Correct Answer - Standing order unless patient is older than 65 or younger than 5 yrs old Epinephrine: Action Correct Answer - Bronchodilator, vasoconstrictor