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AEMT Pharmacology Refresher

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An isotonic crystalloid commonly used to replace fluids AND electrolytes.
This potent vasodilator (nitrate) should not be administered to patients suffering from hypotension or increased ICP or patient who have used erectile dysfunction medication within the last 24 to 36 hours.
Also called mechanism of action, _________ is the way in which specific medications achieve their desired effects.
This is the primary organ in the human body for metabolizing and biotransforming medications.
These types of medications increase urine production to reduce excess water volume.
This premixed slurry is administered via the oral route to bind to ingested toxins in the GI tract to prevent adsorption.
A platelet aggregation inhibitor that is used in the setting of acute coronary syndrome at a dose of 160 to 325mg (although some texts indicate this dose to be 81 to 325mg).
While the dose of this competitive opiate/opioid antagonist is 1 to 2mg, the dose should be titrated to restore respiratory rate.
An isotonic crystalloid commonly used to treat hypovolemia, heat-related emergencies and DKA.
This hormone that is commonly administered via the IM route for hypoglycemia can also be used in higher doses as a reversal agent for beta-blocker overdose.
This carbohydrate is administered at 15 grams at a time and should only be administered to patients who can protect their own airways as it is administered orally or buccally.
Medications routes that allow access through the vasculature of the GI system are known as _______ routes.
Verticales
Conditions that make administration of a medication harmful despite being indicated for a patient's medical condition are known as ____________.
This NSAID, used to treat mild to moderate pain or fever, has an adult dose of 200 to 400mg every six to eight hours and can cause gastric irritation.
The _______ route of medication administration involves placing the medication under the patient's tongue.
________ fluids cause water to leave the cells and enter the vascular space increasing the circulating volume by more than the volume of fluid administered.
Medications that produce the same effects as those produced by the neurotransmitters of the sympathetic nervous system are known as _______.
How many "rights" of medication administration must be observed before administering a medication?
Stimulation of the Beta2 adrenergic receptors results in vasodilation and ________.
This analgesic/antipyretic has an adult dose of 650 to 1000mg every four to six hours, however; it is found to be hepatotoxic in high doses.
This analgesic/anesthetic can only be administered via inhalation as it is only supplied as a gas.
Medications that reduce pain.
While this medication can be provided in concentrations of 1:10,000 and 1:100,000, EMTs and AEMTs may administer the 1:1,000 concentration subcutaneously in the presence of acute anaphylaxis.
Stimulation of the Beta1 adrenergic receptors results in increases in automaticity, myocardial contractivity, conductivity and ______.
A beta2-selective sympathomimetic bronchodilator who's side effects include anxiety, palpitations, chest discomfort, headache and perspiration.
This gas can be administered with a nasal cannula, face mask, non-rebreather mask or BVM to those suffering from hypoxia.