Aemt Drug Cards Exam Questions (18 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

Lactated Ringer's (Hartmann's solution) {Ans: Isotonic crystalloid solution IND: Hypovolemic shock, KVO CONTRA: Congestive heart failure/renal failure Supplied 250-500-1000 mL IV bags (IV) Adult/Ped D: Titrate to physiologic response Short-term therapy Consider hypertensive patients}Naloxone (Narcan) {Ans: Narcotic antagonist IND: opiate OD, coma, CNS and respiratory dep from opioids and decreased LOC CONTRA: Narco dependants, Neonates of Narco Mothers Supplied by .4mg/mL, 1mg/mL IV or intranasal Adult D: .4-2mg IV reapeat every 5min for max of 10mg Onset within 2min Peak variable Duration 30-60min Consider Pregnancies (CatB) Seizures and violent behavior from addicts}Glucagon {Ans: Insulin antagonist/Hyperglycemic agent IND: ALOC when hyperglycemic or Beta block OD Supplied in 1mg amps (must be diluted)(IM) Adult D: .5-1mg IM repeatable in 7-10min Ped D: .5-1mg IM (Child < 20kg) Onset 1min Peak 30min Duration variable Consider Pregnancies (CatC) and always use with D50}Epinephrine (Adrenalin) {Ans: Direct acting Alpha/Beta agonist Alpha=Vasoconstrict Beta1=+ino/chrono/dromotrophic Beta2=broncial relaxation/skeletal vasculature dialate IND: Allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, asthma Supplied(1:1000-1mg/mL)(1:10000-1mg/10mL)(EpiPen-.5mg/mL 1:2000) (IM,SC) Adult D: .3-.5mg SC of 1:1000 or .1mg of 1:10000 IV/IO over 5min Ped D: .01mg/kg of 1:1000 SC max of .3mL Onset immediate Peak minutes Duration several Consider Pregnancies (CatC)}Thiamine (Betaxin) {Ans: Vitamin (B1) IND: