NREMT Medications Exam Questions
and Answers
Epinephrine Contraindications - Correct Answers -None when used in a life-threatening
situation
Epinephrine Dosage - Correct Answers -1 auto-injector: Adult=.3 mg Pediatric= .15 mg
Oral Glucose Contraindications - Correct Answers -1) Unconsciousness
2) Known diabetic who has not taken insulin for days
3) Inability to swallow
Activated Charcoal Dosage - Correct Answers -.5 g per lb - Max 50g for adults or 25g
for pediatrics
Albuterol Contraindications - Correct Answers -1) Pt. is not alert
2) inhaler is not prescribed to the pt.
3) Pt has already taken maximum dose
Albuterol Dosage - Correct Answers -Normally 4 puffs within 30 min. (Second dose 10-
15 min. after 1st dose)
Aspirin Contraindications - Correct Answers -1) Inability to swallow
2) Allergic/sensitive to aspirin
3) History of asthma
4) GI ulcer/recent bleeding
5) Known bleeding disorder
6) Already taken max. dose
7) Child with flu-like symptoms
Oral Glucose Dosage - Correct Answers -One tube (10-15g)
Nitroglycerin Contraindications - Correct Answers -1) Hypotension (BP under 100)
2) HR under 60
3) Head injury
4) Pt is an infant or child less than 12
5) Taken max dose
6) Pt has taken an ED medication in last 48 hours
7) Not prescribed to patient
Nitroglycerin Dosage - Correct Answers -1) One spray or tablet
and Answers
Epinephrine Contraindications - Correct Answers -None when used in a life-threatening
situation
Epinephrine Dosage - Correct Answers -1 auto-injector: Adult=.3 mg Pediatric= .15 mg
Oral Glucose Contraindications - Correct Answers -1) Unconsciousness
2) Known diabetic who has not taken insulin for days
3) Inability to swallow
Activated Charcoal Dosage - Correct Answers -.5 g per lb - Max 50g for adults or 25g
for pediatrics
Albuterol Contraindications - Correct Answers -1) Pt. is not alert
2) inhaler is not prescribed to the pt.
3) Pt has already taken maximum dose
Albuterol Dosage - Correct Answers -Normally 4 puffs within 30 min. (Second dose 10-
15 min. after 1st dose)
Aspirin Contraindications - Correct Answers -1) Inability to swallow
2) Allergic/sensitive to aspirin
3) History of asthma
4) GI ulcer/recent bleeding
5) Known bleeding disorder
6) Already taken max. dose
7) Child with flu-like symptoms
Oral Glucose Dosage - Correct Answers -One tube (10-15g)
Nitroglycerin Contraindications - Correct Answers -1) Hypotension (BP under 100)
2) HR under 60
3) Head injury
4) Pt is an infant or child less than 12
5) Taken max dose
6) Pt has taken an ED medication in last 48 hours
7) Not prescribed to patient
Nitroglycerin Dosage - Correct Answers -1) One spray or tablet
