Test Bank - Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology

Test Bank - Prehospital Emergency Pharmacology When administering a medication via the intramuscular route, you should: A - stretch the skin over the injection site and insert the needle at a 90° angle. B - use a 24- to 26-gauge ½" to 1" needle to inject medication into the muscle. C - use a 21-gauge needle to inject medication into the fatty tissue of the arm. D - pinch the skin over the injection site and insert the needle at a 45° angle. A - stretch the skin over the injection site and insert the needle at a 90° angle. The interaction between medications that causes one medication to enhance the effects of the other is called: A - habituation B - synergism C - potentiation D - a summation effect C - potentiation Medications that are manufactured synthetically: A - include calcium, iron, magnesium, and other minerals. B - are derived from certain plants and animal organs. C - do not use animal, mineral, or vegetable sources. D - include insulin, digitalis, and thyroid medications. C - do not use animal, mineral, or vegetable sources. Prior to administering a medication to any patient, the paramedic should: A - inquire about drug allergies. B - repeat the initial assessment. C - always contact medical control. D - perform a detailed physical exam. A - inquire about drug allergies. Bioavailability is MOST accurately defined as the: A - manner in which the body metabolizes a particular medication. B - process by which a medication moves throughout the body. C - period of time it takes for a medication to achieve a therapeutic level. D - amount of medication that is still active when it reaches its target organ. D - amount of medication that is still active when it reaches its target organ. You are to administer 2L of normal saline over 6 hours. You are using a 10 gtts/mL set. How many drops per minute will you set the rate at? convert 2L to mL 2000mL convert 6 hours to mins 360 mins put into formula ordered dose multiply by admin set then divide by ordered time 2000mL X 10 gtt/min divide by 360 mins = 55 drops/min The study of natural drug sources that has been expanded to include chemicals developed and used in laboratory research most correctly describes: A - Pharmacognosy B - Pharmacodynamics C - Pharmacokinetics D - Pharmacology A - Pharmacognosy The onset of action of a medication administered via the intravenous route is just as fast as a medication administered via the ___________ route. A - endotracheal B - intramuscular C - intraosseous D - inhalation C - intraosseous A dilute alcoholic extract that is commonly used as a skin antiseptic is called a/an: A - elixir B - solution C - tincture D - liniment C - tincture