TEEX PARAMEDIC GROUP 4 –
INSTRUCTOR – VERIFIED EXAM
GUIDE
Propranolol (Inderal) Precautions - Answer-1. should not be given concurrently with
verapamil
2. atropine and transcutaneous pacing should be readily available
Propranolol (Inderal) Side Effects - Answer-bradycardia, heart blocks, CHF,
bronchospasm
Propranolol (Inderal) Dosage - Answer-1-3mg diluted in 10-30ml of D5W given slowly
max 5mg
Propranolol (Inderal) Route - Answer-slow IV bolus
Propranolol (Inderal) How Supplied - Answer-1mg/ml vials
Propranolol (Inderal) Pediatric Dosage - Answer-0.01-0.05mg/kg max 3mg
Propranolol (Inderal) Onset/Duration - Answer-15-60 mins, 6-12 hrs
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) Class - Answer-antibiotic
Ceftriaxone Actions - Answer-inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
Ceftriaxone Indications - Answer-respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract
infections, PID, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis
Ceftriaxone Contraindications - Answer-hypersensitivity
Ceftriaxone Precautions - Answer-calcium-containing meds including OTC meds
Ceftriaxone Side Effects - Answer-chest pain, chills, cough, fever, painful or difficult
urination, shortness of breath, sore throat
Ceftriaxone Dosage - Answer-1-2g
Ceftriaxone Route - Answer-IV, IM
Ceftriaxone How Supplied - Answer-1g powder for reconstitution
, Ceftriaxone Pediatric Dosage - Answer-50-75mg/kg IM or IV
Ceftriaxone Onset/Duration - Answer-<30 mins, 12-24 hours
TXA (Tranexamic Acid) Class - Answer-antifibrinolytic agent
TXA Actions - Answer-inhibits intrinsic fibrinolysis; promotes blood clot formation
TXA Indications - Answer-severe hemorrhage from trauma less than 3 hrs old
TXA Contraindications - Answer-hypersensitivity, subarachnoid hemorrhage, hx of PE
or DVT
TXA Precautions - Answer-vitals and EKG should be monitored
TXA Side Effects - Answer-visual changes, anxiety, tachycardia, rash, hives, headache,
DVT, PE
TXA Dosage - Answer-1000mg IV over 10 mins followed by 1000mg over 8 hrs
TXA Route - Answer-IV
TXA How Supplied - Answer-1000mg/10ml vial
TXA Onset/Duration - Answer-unknown/7-8 hrs
Vancomycin Class - Answer-antibiotic
Vancomycin Actions - Answer-inhibits cell wall synthesis, cell membrane permeability,
RNA synthesis of gram-positive bacteria
Vancomycin Indications - Answer-staph, clostridium difficile, endocarditis, meningitis,
osteomyelitis, pneumonia
Vancomycin Contraindications - Answer-hypersensitivity, allergy to corn, heart failure,
renal disease
Vancomycin Precautions - Answer-nondepolarizing muscle relaxants and
aminoglycosides
Sodium Bicarbonate Class - Answer-alkalinizing agent
Sodium Bicarbonate Actions - Answer-neutralizes excess acids; increases pH
INSTRUCTOR – VERIFIED EXAM
GUIDE
Propranolol (Inderal) Precautions - Answer-1. should not be given concurrently with
verapamil
2. atropine and transcutaneous pacing should be readily available
Propranolol (Inderal) Side Effects - Answer-bradycardia, heart blocks, CHF,
bronchospasm
Propranolol (Inderal) Dosage - Answer-1-3mg diluted in 10-30ml of D5W given slowly
max 5mg
Propranolol (Inderal) Route - Answer-slow IV bolus
Propranolol (Inderal) How Supplied - Answer-1mg/ml vials
Propranolol (Inderal) Pediatric Dosage - Answer-0.01-0.05mg/kg max 3mg
Propranolol (Inderal) Onset/Duration - Answer-15-60 mins, 6-12 hrs
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) Class - Answer-antibiotic
Ceftriaxone Actions - Answer-inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
Ceftriaxone Indications - Answer-respiratory tract infections, skin infections, urinary tract
infections, PID, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis
Ceftriaxone Contraindications - Answer-hypersensitivity
Ceftriaxone Precautions - Answer-calcium-containing meds including OTC meds
Ceftriaxone Side Effects - Answer-chest pain, chills, cough, fever, painful or difficult
urination, shortness of breath, sore throat
Ceftriaxone Dosage - Answer-1-2g
Ceftriaxone Route - Answer-IV, IM
Ceftriaxone How Supplied - Answer-1g powder for reconstitution
, Ceftriaxone Pediatric Dosage - Answer-50-75mg/kg IM or IV
Ceftriaxone Onset/Duration - Answer-<30 mins, 12-24 hours
TXA (Tranexamic Acid) Class - Answer-antifibrinolytic agent
TXA Actions - Answer-inhibits intrinsic fibrinolysis; promotes blood clot formation
TXA Indications - Answer-severe hemorrhage from trauma less than 3 hrs old
TXA Contraindications - Answer-hypersensitivity, subarachnoid hemorrhage, hx of PE
or DVT
TXA Precautions - Answer-vitals and EKG should be monitored
TXA Side Effects - Answer-visual changes, anxiety, tachycardia, rash, hives, headache,
DVT, PE
TXA Dosage - Answer-1000mg IV over 10 mins followed by 1000mg over 8 hrs
TXA Route - Answer-IV
TXA How Supplied - Answer-1000mg/10ml vial
TXA Onset/Duration - Answer-unknown/7-8 hrs
Vancomycin Class - Answer-antibiotic
Vancomycin Actions - Answer-inhibits cell wall synthesis, cell membrane permeability,
RNA synthesis of gram-positive bacteria
Vancomycin Indications - Answer-staph, clostridium difficile, endocarditis, meningitis,
osteomyelitis, pneumonia
Vancomycin Contraindications - Answer-hypersensitivity, allergy to corn, heart failure,
renal disease
Vancomycin Precautions - Answer-nondepolarizing muscle relaxants and
aminoglycosides
Sodium Bicarbonate Class - Answer-alkalinizing agent
Sodium Bicarbonate Actions - Answer-neutralizes excess acids; increases pH
