Paramedic Pharmacology 2025 Exam
Questions and Answers All Correct
This electrolyte is necessary in the transmission and conduction of nerve impulses,
maintenance of normal cardiac rhythms, and skeletal smooth muscle contraction. -
Answer-K+ Potassium
This IV solution is the frequently used IV solution in the management of hypovolemic
shock. - Answer-Lactated Ringer's
When a fluid on one side of a cellular membrane contains a higher solute concentration
than fluid on the other side, the fluid is said to be: - Answer-Hypertonic
______ is an electrolyte that functions as an enzyme cofactor for blood clotting. -
Answer-Calcium
Type of solution to replace fluid loss. - Answer-0.9% NS or Lactated Ringer's
The process by which sodium must be pumped out of the cell and potassium must be
pumped into the cell is known as ___________. - Answer-Active transport
The adrenergic receptor that results in a positive chronotropic, positive dromotropic
effect when stimulated is the: - Answer-Beta 1
Norepinephrine and Epinephrine are known as: - Answer-Adrenergic receptors
Stimulation of ________ receptors results in peripheral vasoconstriction and stimulation
of metabolism. - Answer-Alpha 1
The _________ is an acetylcholine receptor. - Answer-Nictonic
Medications such as Atropine are referred to as: - Answer-Anticholinergics
________ and ________ are the two types of ACh receptors of the _________ system.
- Answer-Muscarinic, Nictonic
The adrenergic receptor that causes peripheral vasoconstriction and mild
bronchoconstriction. - Answer-Alpha 1
, What is necessary to calculate the ordered dose of a medication? - Answer-The doctor's
order, the concentration of the medicine on hand, and units to administer
______ describes the movement of a medication from the site of application into the
body and into the extracellular compartment. - Answer-Absorption
When selecting a medication, a prehospital provider should check the label at least
_________ times. - Answer-3
__________ is the relative amount of medication required to produce a desired
response. - Answer-Potency
The most commonly used method of administering an inhaled medication in the
emergency setting is: - Answer-Small volume or updraft inhaler
After determining that your pt has overdosed on a narcotic medication causing a
decreased respiratory drive, you administer the medication, naloxone that opposes the
effects of the narcotic increasing the respiratory drive. This is an example of: - Answer-
Antagonism
_____ administration involves the administration of medications by any route other than
the alimentary canal. - Answer-Parenteral
The range of Magnesium Sulfate for Torsades de Pointes and eclampsia is
___________. - Answer-2000-4000 mg
The dose of Haloperidol is: - Answer-2-5 mga
How many mL can be given in the deltoid muscle? - Answer-`1 mL
Aspirin is given for acute coronary syndrome because: - Answer-It decreases the
aggregation of platelets
What are medications that inhibit blood clot formation? - Answer-Anticoagulants
Atropine is given for RSI for what reason? - Answer-Reduce Vagal Stimulation
What is the max dose of Atropine? - Answer-3 mg
What drug should be self administered? - Answer-Nitronox
What is the normal pH Level? - Answer-7.35-7.45
What is the dose of Morphine Sulfate IV? - Answer-2-10 mg
What drug is no longer recommended for Asystole or PEA? - Answer-Atropine
Questions and Answers All Correct
This electrolyte is necessary in the transmission and conduction of nerve impulses,
maintenance of normal cardiac rhythms, and skeletal smooth muscle contraction. -
Answer-K+ Potassium
This IV solution is the frequently used IV solution in the management of hypovolemic
shock. - Answer-Lactated Ringer's
When a fluid on one side of a cellular membrane contains a higher solute concentration
than fluid on the other side, the fluid is said to be: - Answer-Hypertonic
______ is an electrolyte that functions as an enzyme cofactor for blood clotting. -
Answer-Calcium
Type of solution to replace fluid loss. - Answer-0.9% NS or Lactated Ringer's
The process by which sodium must be pumped out of the cell and potassium must be
pumped into the cell is known as ___________. - Answer-Active transport
The adrenergic receptor that results in a positive chronotropic, positive dromotropic
effect when stimulated is the: - Answer-Beta 1
Norepinephrine and Epinephrine are known as: - Answer-Adrenergic receptors
Stimulation of ________ receptors results in peripheral vasoconstriction and stimulation
of metabolism. - Answer-Alpha 1
The _________ is an acetylcholine receptor. - Answer-Nictonic
Medications such as Atropine are referred to as: - Answer-Anticholinergics
________ and ________ are the two types of ACh receptors of the _________ system.
- Answer-Muscarinic, Nictonic
The adrenergic receptor that causes peripheral vasoconstriction and mild
bronchoconstriction. - Answer-Alpha 1
, What is necessary to calculate the ordered dose of a medication? - Answer-The doctor's
order, the concentration of the medicine on hand, and units to administer
______ describes the movement of a medication from the site of application into the
body and into the extracellular compartment. - Answer-Absorption
When selecting a medication, a prehospital provider should check the label at least
_________ times. - Answer-3
__________ is the relative amount of medication required to produce a desired
response. - Answer-Potency
The most commonly used method of administering an inhaled medication in the
emergency setting is: - Answer-Small volume or updraft inhaler
After determining that your pt has overdosed on a narcotic medication causing a
decreased respiratory drive, you administer the medication, naloxone that opposes the
effects of the narcotic increasing the respiratory drive. This is an example of: - Answer-
Antagonism
_____ administration involves the administration of medications by any route other than
the alimentary canal. - Answer-Parenteral
The range of Magnesium Sulfate for Torsades de Pointes and eclampsia is
___________. - Answer-2000-4000 mg
The dose of Haloperidol is: - Answer-2-5 mga
How many mL can be given in the deltoid muscle? - Answer-`1 mL
Aspirin is given for acute coronary syndrome because: - Answer-It decreases the
aggregation of platelets
What are medications that inhibit blood clot formation? - Answer-Anticoagulants
Atropine is given for RSI for what reason? - Answer-Reduce Vagal Stimulation
What is the max dose of Atropine? - Answer-3 mg
What drug should be self administered? - Answer-Nitronox
What is the normal pH Level? - Answer-7.35-7.45
What is the dose of Morphine Sulfate IV? - Answer-2-10 mg
What drug is no longer recommended for Asystole or PEA? - Answer-Atropine
