WEST COAST EMT BLOCK #2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Activated charcoal is an example of a(n):
Select one:
A. suspension.
B. elixir.
C. gel.
D. solution. ANSW✅✅A. suspension.
Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin are trade names for the generic medication:
Select one:
A. ibuprofen.
B. acetaminophen.
C. aspirin.
D. nitrostat. ANSW✅✅Select one:
A. ibuprofen.
After taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for an allergic reaction, a person begins experiencing
drowsiness and a dry mouth. These findings are an example of a(n):
Select one:
A. side effect.
B. therapeutic effect.
C. unpredictable effect.
D. untoward effect. ANSW✅✅A. side effect.
In ___________ administration, you are administering medication to yourself or your partner.
Select one:
,A. peer-assisted
B. patient-assisted
C. EMT-administered
D. paramedic-administered ANSW✅✅A. peer-assisted
Medications encased in a gelatin shell that are taken by mouth are called:
Select one:
A. capsules.
B. caplets.
C. pills.
D. tablets. ANSW✅✅A. capsules.
The amount of medication that is given is known as the _________.
Select one:
A. contraindication
B. indication
C. dose
D. side effect ANSW✅✅C. dose
The process of binding or sticking to a surface is called:
Select one:
A. adsorption.
B. digestion.
C. suspension.
D. absorption. ANSW✅✅A. adsorption.
The term "pharmacology" is MOST accurately defined as:
Select one:
A. the study of how medications affect the brain.
B. the study of drugs and their actions on the body.
C. the study of drug excretion from the human body.
,D. the study of drugs that are produced illegally. ANSW✅✅B. the study of drugs and their actions
on the body.
What is the route of administration for the EpiPen auto-injector?
Select one:
A. Intraosseous
B. Intramuscular
C. Intravenous
D. Sublingual ANSW✅✅B. Intramuscular
When assessing an elderly male who complains of nausea and generalized weakness, you find that
he takes atorvastatin (Lipitor) and amlodipine (Norvasc). These medications suggest a history of:
Select one:
A. bacterial infection.
B. cardiovascular disease.
C. reactive airway disease.
D. non-insulin-dependent diabetes. ANSW✅✅B. cardiovascular disease.
Which of the following clinical signs would necessitate the administration of naloxone (Narcan)?
Select one:
A. Slow respirations
B. Extreme agitation
C. Hypertension
D. Tachycardia ANSW✅✅A. Slow respirations
Which of the following is an example of a rules-based medication error?
Select one:
A. The EMT administers the correct drug, but gives it by the wrong route.
B. The EMT administers a drug that is contraindicated for the patient.
C. The EMT administers a drug that is not approved by the medical director.
D. The EMT accidentally gives a higher drug dose than what is indicated. ANSW✅✅C. The EMT
administers a drug that is not approved by the medical director.
, Which of the following is required for an EMT to administer a drug to a patient?
Select one:
A. A patient with an altered level of consciousness
B. An alert adult patient
C. Medical direction approval
D. A patient with stable vital signs ANSW✅✅C. Medical direction approval
Which of the following patient populations typically require a modified drug dose?
Select one:
A. Middle adults
B. Females
C. Patients with asthma
D. Pediatric patients ANSW✅✅D. Pediatric patients
Which of the following statements regarding glucose is correct?
Select one:
A. Glucose is given to patients who are suspected of being hyperglycemic.
B. Glucose is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream.
C. Glucose is a complex sugar that rapidly absorbs into the bloodstream.
D. Glucose is usually administered by the EMT via the intravenous route. ANSW✅✅B. Glucose is a
simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream.
Which of the following statements regarding parenteral medications is correct?
Select one:
A. Parenteral medications are absorbed by the body through the digestive system.
B. Compared to enteral medications, parenteral medications have fewer side effects.
C. Tylenol is an example of a parenteral medication because it is taken orally.
D. Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications. ANSW✅✅D.
Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Activated charcoal is an example of a(n):
Select one:
A. suspension.
B. elixir.
C. gel.
D. solution. ANSW✅✅A. suspension.
Advil, Nuprin, and Motrin are trade names for the generic medication:
Select one:
A. ibuprofen.
B. acetaminophen.
C. aspirin.
D. nitrostat. ANSW✅✅Select one:
A. ibuprofen.
After taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for an allergic reaction, a person begins experiencing
drowsiness and a dry mouth. These findings are an example of a(n):
Select one:
A. side effect.
B. therapeutic effect.
C. unpredictable effect.
D. untoward effect. ANSW✅✅A. side effect.
In ___________ administration, you are administering medication to yourself or your partner.
Select one:
,A. peer-assisted
B. patient-assisted
C. EMT-administered
D. paramedic-administered ANSW✅✅A. peer-assisted
Medications encased in a gelatin shell that are taken by mouth are called:
Select one:
A. capsules.
B. caplets.
C. pills.
D. tablets. ANSW✅✅A. capsules.
The amount of medication that is given is known as the _________.
Select one:
A. contraindication
B. indication
C. dose
D. side effect ANSW✅✅C. dose
The process of binding or sticking to a surface is called:
Select one:
A. adsorption.
B. digestion.
C. suspension.
D. absorption. ANSW✅✅A. adsorption.
The term "pharmacology" is MOST accurately defined as:
Select one:
A. the study of how medications affect the brain.
B. the study of drugs and their actions on the body.
C. the study of drug excretion from the human body.
,D. the study of drugs that are produced illegally. ANSW✅✅B. the study of drugs and their actions
on the body.
What is the route of administration for the EpiPen auto-injector?
Select one:
A. Intraosseous
B. Intramuscular
C. Intravenous
D. Sublingual ANSW✅✅B. Intramuscular
When assessing an elderly male who complains of nausea and generalized weakness, you find that
he takes atorvastatin (Lipitor) and amlodipine (Norvasc). These medications suggest a history of:
Select one:
A. bacterial infection.
B. cardiovascular disease.
C. reactive airway disease.
D. non-insulin-dependent diabetes. ANSW✅✅B. cardiovascular disease.
Which of the following clinical signs would necessitate the administration of naloxone (Narcan)?
Select one:
A. Slow respirations
B. Extreme agitation
C. Hypertension
D. Tachycardia ANSW✅✅A. Slow respirations
Which of the following is an example of a rules-based medication error?
Select one:
A. The EMT administers the correct drug, but gives it by the wrong route.
B. The EMT administers a drug that is contraindicated for the patient.
C. The EMT administers a drug that is not approved by the medical director.
D. The EMT accidentally gives a higher drug dose than what is indicated. ANSW✅✅C. The EMT
administers a drug that is not approved by the medical director.
, Which of the following is required for an EMT to administer a drug to a patient?
Select one:
A. A patient with an altered level of consciousness
B. An alert adult patient
C. Medical direction approval
D. A patient with stable vital signs ANSW✅✅C. Medical direction approval
Which of the following patient populations typically require a modified drug dose?
Select one:
A. Middle adults
B. Females
C. Patients with asthma
D. Pediatric patients ANSW✅✅D. Pediatric patients
Which of the following statements regarding glucose is correct?
Select one:
A. Glucose is given to patients who are suspected of being hyperglycemic.
B. Glucose is a simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream.
C. Glucose is a complex sugar that rapidly absorbs into the bloodstream.
D. Glucose is usually administered by the EMT via the intravenous route. ANSW✅✅B. Glucose is a
simple sugar that is readily absorbed by the bloodstream.
Which of the following statements regarding parenteral medications is correct?
Select one:
A. Parenteral medications are absorbed by the body through the digestive system.
B. Compared to enteral medications, parenteral medications have fewer side effects.
C. Tylenol is an example of a parenteral medication because it is taken orally.
D. Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications. ANSW✅✅D.
Parenteral medications are absorbed more quickly than enteral medications.
