Module 2 Quiz 1 SOE MEDIC
Questions and Answers 2026
ACE inhibitor medications lower blood pressure by: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>blocking the
conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>breaks down acetylcholine.
A malnourished patient with a history of long-term alcohol abuse would most likely receive: -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>thiamine
A medication that possesses a negative chronotropic effect will: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>cause
a decrease in heart rate
A patient experiences profound sedation when an opioid, such as fentanyl, is given together
with a benzodiazepine, such as midazolam. This is an example of: - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>synergism
A patient recently began taking an antipsychotic medication and is experiencing a dystonic
reaction. What drug is indicated? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>diphenhydramine
A patient who overdosed on acetaminophen is at greatest risk for: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>liver
failure
Catecholamines and sympathomimetic medications should be administered with caution
because they: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>can increase cardiac workload and myocardial oxygen
demand.
In contrast to epinephrine, norepinephrine: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>primarily stimulates alpha
receptors.
, In critical care settings, mannitol is used to: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>reduce cerebral edema.
In order to cause a negative inotropic effect on the heart, you would have to administer a(n): -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>beta-1 adrenergic antagonist
In which of the following situations would the paramedic likely administer a drug via the rectal
route? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>seizure termination
Patients with which condition are at significant risk for toxic effects of medications or metabolic
waste products in the body? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Renal failure
Stimulation of alpha-1 receptors results in: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>vasoconstriction
Stimulation of alpha-2 receptors: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>suppresses the release of
norepinephrine.
Stimulation of beta-1 adrenergic receptors would produce which of the following effects? -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>increased heart rate
The physiologic effects of nitroglycerin when given to patients with cardiac-related chest pain
include: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>decreased preload and coronary vasodilation.
The therapeutic index of a medication is defined as the: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>difference
between the median effective dose and the median toxic dose.
The vagus nerve releases which of the following? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>acetylcholine
Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been shown to significantly decrease patient mortality when
administered: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>within 3 hours of a traumatic injury.
Questions and Answers 2026
ACE inhibitor medications lower blood pressure by: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>blocking the
conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II.
Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>breaks down acetylcholine.
A malnourished patient with a history of long-term alcohol abuse would most likely receive: -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>thiamine
A medication that possesses a negative chronotropic effect will: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>cause
a decrease in heart rate
A patient experiences profound sedation when an opioid, such as fentanyl, is given together
with a benzodiazepine, such as midazolam. This is an example of: - <CORRECT ANSWER
>>synergism
A patient recently began taking an antipsychotic medication and is experiencing a dystonic
reaction. What drug is indicated? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>diphenhydramine
A patient who overdosed on acetaminophen is at greatest risk for: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>liver
failure
Catecholamines and sympathomimetic medications should be administered with caution
because they: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>can increase cardiac workload and myocardial oxygen
demand.
In contrast to epinephrine, norepinephrine: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>primarily stimulates alpha
receptors.
, In critical care settings, mannitol is used to: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>reduce cerebral edema.
In order to cause a negative inotropic effect on the heart, you would have to administer a(n): -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>beta-1 adrenergic antagonist
In which of the following situations would the paramedic likely administer a drug via the rectal
route? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>seizure termination
Patients with which condition are at significant risk for toxic effects of medications or metabolic
waste products in the body? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>Renal failure
Stimulation of alpha-1 receptors results in: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>vasoconstriction
Stimulation of alpha-2 receptors: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>suppresses the release of
norepinephrine.
Stimulation of beta-1 adrenergic receptors would produce which of the following effects? -
<CORRECT ANSWER >>increased heart rate
The physiologic effects of nitroglycerin when given to patients with cardiac-related chest pain
include: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>decreased preload and coronary vasodilation.
The therapeutic index of a medication is defined as the: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>difference
between the median effective dose and the median toxic dose.
The vagus nerve releases which of the following? - <CORRECT ANSWER >>acetylcholine
Tranexamic acid (TXA) has been shown to significantly decrease patient mortality when
administered: - <CORRECT ANSWER >>within 3 hours of a traumatic injury.
