Flight Paramedic Master Questions &
Answers (Graded A)
Dose for Succinylcholine - ANSWER-2mg/kg
Contraindications for Succinylcholine - ANSWER-Malignant hyperthermia, crush
injuries, eye injuries, narrow angle glaucoma, burns >24 hours, hyperkalemia, any
nervous system disorder (Guillian-Barre, Myasthenia Gravis).
What is the treatment for Malignant hyperthermia? - ANSWER-Dantrolene Sodium,
3.0mg/kg. Increase minute volume x 3.
What is the dose of Vecuronium? - ANSWER-0.04-0.06mg/kg, maintenance of 0.01-
0.015mg/kg
What is the dose of Rocuronium? - ANSWER-Maintenance 0.1-0.2 mg/kg IV q20-30
mins
What is the dose of Etomidate? - ANSWER-0.3mg/kg
What are the hemodynamics of Etomidate? - ANSWER-Very hemodynamically stable,
however has no analgesic properties and should not be given to people with adrenal
suppression (sepsis and Addison's disease)
What is the initial dose of Midazolam? - ANSWER-2.5-5.0mg IV/IV/IM.
What is the reversal agent for Midazolam? - ANSWER-Flumazenil (Romazicon)
What is the initial dose of Propofol? - ANSWER-1.5mg/kg IV
What are the hemodynamics of Propofol? - ANSWER-Decreased Cerebral Perfusion
pressure and MAP. Not a great choice for people who are not hemodynamically stable.
What is your initial dose for Ketamine? - ANSWER-0.3-1.0mg IV, 2-4mg/kg IM
What are the hemodynamics of ketamine? - ANSWER-Ketamine is a potent
bronchodilator, best use for asthmatic intubation. It does not dry secretions, and is
hemodynamically stable.
What is the initial dose of Morphine? - ANSWER-2mg IV/IM/IO for mild pain. 5mg
IV/IM/IO for moderate pain.
Answers (Graded A)
Dose for Succinylcholine - ANSWER-2mg/kg
Contraindications for Succinylcholine - ANSWER-Malignant hyperthermia, crush
injuries, eye injuries, narrow angle glaucoma, burns >24 hours, hyperkalemia, any
nervous system disorder (Guillian-Barre, Myasthenia Gravis).
What is the treatment for Malignant hyperthermia? - ANSWER-Dantrolene Sodium,
3.0mg/kg. Increase minute volume x 3.
What is the dose of Vecuronium? - ANSWER-0.04-0.06mg/kg, maintenance of 0.01-
0.015mg/kg
What is the dose of Rocuronium? - ANSWER-Maintenance 0.1-0.2 mg/kg IV q20-30
mins
What is the dose of Etomidate? - ANSWER-0.3mg/kg
What are the hemodynamics of Etomidate? - ANSWER-Very hemodynamically stable,
however has no analgesic properties and should not be given to people with adrenal
suppression (sepsis and Addison's disease)
What is the initial dose of Midazolam? - ANSWER-2.5-5.0mg IV/IV/IM.
What is the reversal agent for Midazolam? - ANSWER-Flumazenil (Romazicon)
What is the initial dose of Propofol? - ANSWER-1.5mg/kg IV
What are the hemodynamics of Propofol? - ANSWER-Decreased Cerebral Perfusion
pressure and MAP. Not a great choice for people who are not hemodynamically stable.
What is your initial dose for Ketamine? - ANSWER-0.3-1.0mg IV, 2-4mg/kg IM
What are the hemodynamics of ketamine? - ANSWER-Ketamine is a potent
bronchodilator, best use for asthmatic intubation. It does not dry secretions, and is
hemodynamically stable.
What is the initial dose of Morphine? - ANSWER-2mg IV/IM/IO for mild pain. 5mg
IV/IM/IO for moderate pain.
