%PDF-1.6 % The NREMT test is a challenging qualification to earn, and many EMS students dread sitting for it, having heard from more experienced Indications:Fever, pain relief Contraindications:Hypersensitivity and use caution in patients with liver disease. Nalaxone is an antagonist, Contraindications-Hypersensitivity to the drud. Paramedic Drug List Flashcards 17+ - App Store 0000000775 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % 0000017975 00000 n While the model provides Federal guidance, each State maintains the authority to regulate EMS within its borders and determine the scope of practice of State-licensed EMS clinicians.. Free online flashcards can be navigated using arrow keys and come complete with a third side for one additional hint per drug card. Just give me some time. The program will keep a running score to track your progress and can be regenerated 40 questions at a time. I passed my EMT-B test thanks to the "real" practice tests from you. EMTs and Paramedics - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics In addition, many questions will evaluate the students abilities to recognize commonly used medications during these scenarios as well as their dosages, descriptions, precautions, routes of administration and contradictions. EMS DRUGS - ALS Training Download the app and start retaining your knowledge today! Some examples of the procedures or tasks that a paramedic might perform include: Monitoring and interpreting electrocardiography (EKG) readings, which help . PDF Here is a drug list that you need to know before taking the NREMT You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. National Registry Drugs Flashcards Route: Inhalation via nasal cannula, face mask, nonrebreather mask, or bag-valve-mask device. It is a mix of both racemic isomers of epinephrine, Contraindications-Known hypersensitivity to the medication, Action-Prolongs action potentialand duration in cardiac tissues through sodium, potassium, and calcium channels; blocks- and- adrenergic receptors, Indications-Ventricular tachycardia, Ventricular fibrillation, Narrow-complex tachycardias, Contraindications-Breast feeding, Bradycardia, High-grade heart block, Hypersensitivity to the drug, Adverse Effects-Hypotension, Bradycardia, Prolonged PR, QRS, and QT, Other-Constant ECG monitoring, Now first-line agent in ventricular fibrillation and tachycardia, Class-Class IB antiarrhythmic; local anesthetic, Action-Amide-type local anesthetic; slows depolarization and automaticity, Indications-Ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation refactory to amiodarone, Local anesthetic, Contraindications-Should not be administered to patients receiving IV calcium channel blockers, Adverse Effects-Drowsiness, Slurred speach, Confusion, Seizures, Hypotension, Other-Use with caution when administered with other antiarrhythmics, Class-Class IA antiarrhythmic; local anesthetic, Action-Ester-type local anesthetic; reduces automaticity and AV conduction, Indications-Ventricular tachycardia with pulse, Pre-excited atrial fibrillation, Other-Carefully monitor ECG (QRS duration) during administration, Class-Class IB antiarrhythmic;anticonvulsant, Action-Depresses automaticity and AV conduction; reduces voltage and spread of electrical discharges in motor cortex, Indications-Life-threatening arrhythmias from digitalis toxicity, seizures, Contraindications-Bradycardia, High-grade heart block, Hypersensitivity to the drug, Adverse Effects-Drowsiness, Dizziness, Headache, Hypotension, Arrhythmias, Nausea, Vomiting, Other-Fosphenytoin is preferred for seizure management, Action-Slows AV conductio; short half-life, Indications-Supraventricular tachyarrhythmias, Contraindications-Atrial fibrillation, Torsades des pointes, Adverse Effects-Facial flushing, Headache, Chest pain, Nausea, Other-Should be given by rapid IV push followed by saline bolus, Arrhythmias common following administration, Class-Class II antiarrhythmic; beta-blocker, Action-Slows heart rate through selective blockage of1 receptors; short half-life, Contraindications-Asthma, Heart block, Bradycardia, Cardiogenic shock, Adverse Effects-Bradycardia, Hypotension, Congestive heart failure, Lethargy, Other-Hypotension is common but dose-related, Should not be administered to patients receiving IV calcium channel blockers, Action-Lowers blood pressure through nonselective blockage ofreceptors (and limited blockade of2 receptors, Other-Should not be administered to patients receiving IV calcium channel blockers, Class-Class IV antiarrhythmic; calcium channel blocker, Action-Lowers blood presure by relaxing vascular smooth muscle; slows AV conduction, Indications-Rapid ventricular rate associated with atrial fibrillation, Stable narrow-complex tachyarrhythmias, Contraindications-Hypotension, Congestive heart failure, Cardiogenic shock, Wide-complex ventricular tachycardia, Doses-0.25 mg/kg IV bolus (max 20mg), NR 15-20 mg, Adverse Effects-Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Headache, Hypotension, Other-Can be given as IV bolus or IV infusion, Calcium chloride can reverse some of the untoward effects, Action-Physiologic calcium-channel blocker; bronchodilator, Indications-Torsades des pointes, Asthma, Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, Contraindications-High-degree heart blocks, Shock, Dialysis, Hypocalcemia, Adverse Effects-Flushing, Sweating, Bradycardia, Respitory depression, Hypothermia, Other-Can cause cardiac conduction problems in conjunction with digitalis, Action-Relaxes vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilation, ddecreased cardiac work, and improved coronary blood flow, Indications-Chest pain, Congestive heart failure, Contraindications-Hypotension, Increased intracranial pressure, Adverse Effects-Headache, Dizziness, Weakness, tachycardia, Hypotension, Other-Tablets will lose effectivness after exposure to air, Monitot BP closely, Other-Do not get paste on your finger as this may cause a headache, Monitot BP closely, Action-Nonselctively blocks H1and H2histamine receptors, Indications-Allergies, Extrapyramidal reactions, Parkinson's disease, Sedation, Anaphylaxis, Contraindications-Hypersensitivity to the drug, Glaucoma, Pregnancy, Adverse Effects-Drowsiness, Dizziness, Sedation, Dry mouth, Action-Selectively blocks H2histamine receptors, Indications-Duodenal/peptic ulcer, Anaphylaxis, Adverse Effects-Diarrhea, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Other-Can be used as an adjunct for severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis, Action-Supresses the CTZ; has anthistaminic effects, Indications-Nausea, Vomiting, Anxiety, Psychosis, Contraindications-Hypersensitivity to the drug, Small children, Pregnancy, Adverse Effects-Drowsiness, Dizziness, Sedation, Dry mouth, Extrapyramidal symptoms, Other-Can poteniate CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol), Other-Can poteniate CNS depressants (e.g., alcohol), Extravasation can cause local tissue injury, Rarely used, Action-Selectively blocks 5-HT3serotonin receptors including those in the CTZ and vegas nerve terminals, Other-Commonly used in emergency medecine because of good safety profile, Class-Hormone (analog of antidiuretic hormone), Action-Non-adrenergic vasoconstrictor; promote fluid retention in the kidney, Indications-Cardiac arrest, Normovolemic hypotension, Adverse Effects-Blanching of the skin, Abdominal cramping, Nausea, Hypertension, Other-Benefits in cardiac arrest are questionable, Action-Oxytocin; causes uterine contractions and lactations, Indications-Postpartum vaginal bleeding, Induction/augmentation of labor, Contraindications-Anything other than post-partum bleeding (in the prehospital setting), Doses-10-20 units in 500 ml IV; 3-10 units (IM), Other-Ensure placenta (and possible additional baby) has delivered before administering, Action-Elevates blood glucose levels through conversion of glycogen to glucose and other factors, Indications-Hypoglycemia, Beta-blocker overdose, Adverse Effects-Few in the emergency setting, Other-Less effective in patients with decreased glcogen stores (e.g., alcoholics), Action-Causes glucose uptake by the cells thus lowering blood glucose levels, Indications-Diabetes, Hyperglycemia, Diabetic ketoacidosis, Contraindications-Hypoglycemia, Normoglycemia, Other-Dosages of the various insulin types vary significantly, Action-Substrate for carbohydrate metabolism, Contraindications-None in the emergency setting, Adverse Effects-Local venous irritation common, Tissue injury, Other-Less concentrated solutions (e.g., 10%)equally effective with fewer side-effects, Action-Anti-inflammatory supresses immune response, Adverse Effects-GI bleeding, Increases blood glucose levels, Other-Effects are delayed and not typically seen in the prehospital setting, Action-Opiate antagonist without opiate agonist properties (it has no activity when given in the absence of an opiate agonist), Indications-Partial reversal of opiate drug effects, Opiate overdose, Adverse Effects-Fever, Chills, Nausea, Diarrhea, Opiate withdrawal, Other-administer enough to reverse respitory depresion and avoid full narcotic withdrawal syndrome, Action-Competively blocks benzodiazepines at the GABA/ benzodiazepine receptor complex, Adverese Effects-Fatigue, Headache, Nervousness, Dizziness, Other-Administer with caution in patients dependent on benzodiazepines as life-threatening withdrawal (includingseizures) can occur, Action-Vasodilator; oxides hemoglobin to methemoglobin which reacts with cyanide ion to form cyanomethemoglodin, that is enzymatically degraded, Adverse Effects-Headache, Weakness, Dizziness, Flushing, Tachycardia, Orthostatic hypotension, Other-Headache and hypotension common, Can worsen hypoxia in the setting of carbon monoxide poisoning, Contraindications-Should not be administered to asymptomatic patients, Action-Converts cyanide to thiocyanate which is removed by the kidneys, Adverse Effects-Nausea, Vomiting, Joint pain, Psychosis, Other-Should be administered as part of the standard (Pasadena) cyanide kit, create, study and share online flash cards, Amide-type local anesthetic; slows depolarization and automaticity, Headache, Dizziness, Weakness, tachycardia, Hypotension, Click here to study/print these flashcards.
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