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AEMT DRUG CARDS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+.
Albuterol Trade Name - (answers)Proventil, Ventolin
Albuterol Class - (answers)Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator
Albuterol Mechanism of Action - (answers)Beta-2 agonist that stimulates
adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system. Causes smooth muscle
relaxation in the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature.
Albuterol Indications - (answers)Treatment of bronchospasm in patients with
reversible obstructive airway disease (COPD/asthma)
Albuterol Contraindications - (answers)Known prior hypersensitivity to albuterol.
Tachycardia arrhythmias, especially those caused by digitalis. Synergistic with
other sympathomimetics.
Albuterol Adverse Reactions - (answers)Often dose-related. Include restlessness,
tremors, dizziness, palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness, peripheral vasodilation,
nausea, vomiting, hyperglycemia, increased blood pressure, and paradoxical
bronchospasm.
Albuterol Drug Interactions - (answers)Tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate
vasculature effects. Beta blockers are antagonistic. May potentiate hypokalemia
caused by diuretics.
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Albuterol How Supplied - (answers)Solution for aerosolization: 0.5% (5 mg/mL).
Metered Dose Inhaler: 90 µg/metered spray (17-g canister with 200 inhalations)
Albuterol Route - (answers)Inhalation (nebulizer or MDI)
Albuterol Dosage and Administration - (answers)Adult: Administer 2.5 mg. Dilute
0.5 mL of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5 mL normal saline in nebulizer and
administer during 10-15 minutes. MDI: 1-2 inhalations (90-180 µg). Five minutes
between inhalations.
Pediatric: Administer solution of 0.01-0.03 mL (0.05-0.15 mg/kg/dose) diluted in 2
mL of 0.9% normal saline. May repeat every 20 minutes three times.
Albuterol Duration of Action - (answers)Onset: 5-15 minutes. Peak effect: 30
minutes to 2 hours. Duration: 3-4 hours.
Albuterol Special Considerations - (answers)Pregnancy safety: Category C.
Antagonized by beta blockers (eg, propranolol [Inderal], metoprolol [Lopressor]).
May precipitate angina pectoris and arrhythmias. Should only be administered via
inhalation.
Aspirin Class - (answers)Platelet inhibitor, anti-inflammatory agent
Aspirin Mechanism of Action - (answers)Prevents platelets from clumping
together, or aggregating, and forming emboli.
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Aspirin Indications - (answers)New-onset chest pain suggestive of acute
myocardial infarction
Aspirin Contraindications - (answers)Hypersensitivity. Relatively contraindicated
in patients with active ulcer disease or asthma.
Aspirin Adverse Reactions - (answers)Bronchospasm, anaphlaxis, epigastric
distress,heartburn, GI bleeding, prolonged bleeding, nausea, vomiting, reye
syndrome. Wheezing in allergic patients.
Aspirin Drug Interactions - (answers)Use with caution in patients allergic to
NSAIDs.
Aspirin How Supplied - (answers)81-mg, 162-mg, or 324-mg tablets (chewable or
standard)
Aspirin Route - (answers)Oral/PO
Aspirin Dosage and Administration - (answers)162 mg to 324 mg PO (chewed if
possible then buccal then swallowed)
Aspirin Duration of Action - (answers)Onset: 30-45 minutes. Peak effect: variable.
Duration: variable.
AEMT DRUG CARDS QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+.
Albuterol Trade Name - (answers)Proventil, Ventolin
Albuterol Class - (answers)Sympathomimetic, bronchodilator
Albuterol Mechanism of Action - (answers)Beta-2 agonist that stimulates
adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system. Causes smooth muscle
relaxation in the bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature.
Albuterol Indications - (answers)Treatment of bronchospasm in patients with
reversible obstructive airway disease (COPD/asthma)
Albuterol Contraindications - (answers)Known prior hypersensitivity to albuterol.
Tachycardia arrhythmias, especially those caused by digitalis. Synergistic with
other sympathomimetics.
Albuterol Adverse Reactions - (answers)Often dose-related. Include restlessness,
tremors, dizziness, palpitations, tachycardia, nervousness, peripheral vasodilation,
nausea, vomiting, hyperglycemia, increased blood pressure, and paradoxical
bronchospasm.
Albuterol Drug Interactions - (answers)Tricyclic antidepressants may potentiate
vasculature effects. Beta blockers are antagonistic. May potentiate hypokalemia
caused by diuretics.
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Albuterol How Supplied - (answers)Solution for aerosolization: 0.5% (5 mg/mL).
Metered Dose Inhaler: 90 µg/metered spray (17-g canister with 200 inhalations)
Albuterol Route - (answers)Inhalation (nebulizer or MDI)
Albuterol Dosage and Administration - (answers)Adult: Administer 2.5 mg. Dilute
0.5 mL of 0.5% solution for inhalation with 2.5 mL normal saline in nebulizer and
administer during 10-15 minutes. MDI: 1-2 inhalations (90-180 µg). Five minutes
between inhalations.
Pediatric: Administer solution of 0.01-0.03 mL (0.05-0.15 mg/kg/dose) diluted in 2
mL of 0.9% normal saline. May repeat every 20 minutes three times.
Albuterol Duration of Action - (answers)Onset: 5-15 minutes. Peak effect: 30
minutes to 2 hours. Duration: 3-4 hours.
Albuterol Special Considerations - (answers)Pregnancy safety: Category C.
Antagonized by beta blockers (eg, propranolol [Inderal], metoprolol [Lopressor]).
May precipitate angina pectoris and arrhythmias. Should only be administered via
inhalation.
Aspirin Class - (answers)Platelet inhibitor, anti-inflammatory agent
Aspirin Mechanism of Action - (answers)Prevents platelets from clumping
together, or aggregating, and forming emboli.
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Aspirin Indications - (answers)New-onset chest pain suggestive of acute
myocardial infarction
Aspirin Contraindications - (answers)Hypersensitivity. Relatively contraindicated
in patients with active ulcer disease or asthma.
Aspirin Adverse Reactions - (answers)Bronchospasm, anaphlaxis, epigastric
distress,heartburn, GI bleeding, prolonged bleeding, nausea, vomiting, reye
syndrome. Wheezing in allergic patients.
Aspirin Drug Interactions - (answers)Use with caution in patients allergic to
NSAIDs.
Aspirin How Supplied - (answers)81-mg, 162-mg, or 324-mg tablets (chewable or
standard)
Aspirin Route - (answers)Oral/PO
Aspirin Dosage and Administration - (answers)162 mg to 324 mg PO (chewed if
possible then buccal then swallowed)
Aspirin Duration of Action - (answers)Onset: 30-45 minutes. Peak effect: variable.
Duration: variable.
