AEMT Pharmacology Practice Exam

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• Which of the following is a contraindication to fentanyl use?
• Which of the following is a relative contraindication for activated charcoal?
• Which routes are listed for adult fentanyl administration?
• Which of the following is not an indication for epinephrine administration?
• What are common side effects of nitroglycerin?
• Potassium infusion: which route is used?
• Pediatric Narcan dose per kilogram is what?
• What is the prednisone dosage for adults?
• What is the pediatric dosage range for Xopenex inhalation?
• What is the concentration of Tylenol liquid (mg per mL)?
• What is the adult dosage range for methylprednisolone when given IV every 6 hours?
• Which of the following is a contraindication for diphenhydramine administration?
• Glucagon is classified as which type of agent?
• Which statement about Benadryl side effects is true?
• Which drug corresponds to a dosage of 125-250 mg IV every 6 hours?
• What is the adult dosage range for diphenhydramine when administered by SIVP or deep IM?
• What are the primary indications for administering activated charcoal in the field?
• What is the recommended lidocaine flush volume for an adult after dosing?
• What is the standard adult intravenous/intramuscular/intraosseous dose of Zofran?
• What is the standard adult dose of hydroxocobalamin for cyanide poisoning?
• A common reflex response to nitro-induced vasodilation is which of the following?
• Which route is described for albuterol administration in adults in this material?
• Glucagon is commonly administered by which route?
• Indications for levalbuterol administration include which of the following?
• Indications for D50 include which of the following?
• Prednisone is administered to adults by which route?
• Which statement about fentanyl drug interactions is correct?
• Which drug interaction is described for Dilaudid?
• What is the adult dose of albuterol by inhalation?
• Which of the following is NOT an indication for morphine?
• Which condition is a contraindication to Zofran?
• Which description best captures aspirin's effect on platelets?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to glucagon administration?
• Diphenhydramine is classified as which type of drug?
• Which mechanism describes how nitroglycerin reduces venous return?
• Which statement correctly describes D50 dosing as described for adults?
• Class of lidocaine
• What is the pharmacologic class of potassium listed in the material?
• Two types of drugs that should be avoided with Tylenol include which of the following?
• Class of ipratropium
• Promethazine’s trade name is what?
• Diphenhydramine interactions include potentiation of CNS depression with which substances?
• Be alert for increased cardiac workload when administering epinephrine due to risk of which condition?
• Dexamethasone’s trade name is which of the following?
• Which statement best describes the mechanism of action of epinephrine in emergency therapy?
• What is the pharmacologic class of epinephrine used in emergency treatment?
• What is the maximum total dose of albuterol for an adult?
• Which scenario is NOT an indication for albuterol use?
• What class best describes albuterol?
• How do narcotics relieve pain?
• Which condition is listed as a contraindication to lidocaine?
• Side effects with Benadryl
• Which condition is a relative contraindication for aspirin therapy?
• Acetaminophen belongs to which therapeutic class?
• What dilution is recommended for pediatric administration of D50?
• Benadryl not listed side effect
• Narcotics exert analgesia by binding to receptors in which body system?
• Atrovent route
• Pediatric dose for Decadron is 0.6 mg/kg PO/IV/IM. Which of the following represents that dose?
• What is the mechanism of action of nitroglycerin?
• What is the adult dosage range for Decadron?
• Which of the following is a contraindication for prednisone?
• What is the class of fentanyl?
• Which condition is a relative contraindication for aspirin therapy?
• Anti-emetic drugs work by blocking serotonin at 5-HT3 receptors on the vagal nerve. Which of the following describes this mechanism?
• What is the pediatric dosage of atropine for IV/IO administration until symptoms abate?
• What class is hydromorphone?
• What is the pediatric dose range for promethazine by weight when given orally or intramuscularly?
• What are the indications for Dilaudid?
• Indications for use of Atrovent
• What is the pediatric lidocaine flush volume after dosing?
• Which nerve are serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists primarily acting on to prevent nausea?
• Which is a contraindication to morphine use?
• Which item is a contraindication for aspirin administration?
• What is an indicated use for dexamethasone in this material?
• In prehospital care, aspirin is administered for which suspected condition?
• What is the trade name for dexamethasone?
• Before giving D50 IV push, what precaution should be taken?
• Which description correctly lists the administration routes for Decadron?
• When a patient is receiving a potassium infusion, which monitoring is essential?
• Which route is explicitly listed for Zofran dosing in adults?
• Which epinephrine concentration is used for SQ/IM administration in anaphylaxis?
• Which option is not listed as a contraindication to nitroglycerin use?
• What is the standard adult oral dose of Zofran?
• For adult anaphylaxis or bronchoconstriction, what is the recommended epinephrine dose?
• How should D50 be prepared and dosed for pediatric patients?
• What is the pediatric intravenous push dose of morphine, titrated as needed?
• Should prednisone be administered to pediatric patients?
• Which statement best describes how narcotics relieve pain?
• If there is no improvement after the initial Narcan dose, when may the next dose be given?
• What is the standard adult dose of epinephrine for cardiac arrest (IV/IO)?
• D50 is classified as which of the following?
• What can occur if D50 is given through an infiltrated line?
• Which statement about aspirin's pharmacologic effects is true?
• What is the typical adult dose of morphine given via SIVP, titrated with MCEP?
• Morphine is indicated for sedation in addition to analgesia.
• What is the generic name for the drug with the trade name Xopenex?
• What must be in place prior to the administration of nitroglycerin?
• What is the pediatric lidocaine flush volume?
• Ondansetron is in which drug class?
• Prednisone is best described as which of the following?
• Which of the following are contraindications to Xopenex?
• Which of the following are indications for Narcan administration?
• For pediatric glucagon dosage, which is the correct weight-based amount?
• Naloxone is classified as which type of drug?
• Nitroglycerin has which primary hemodynamic effect?
• Which statement correctly describes glucagon?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to Dilaudid according to the material?
• Which of the following is a listed side effect of promethazine?
• What is the recommended dosage of D50 for adults?
• What is the adult dosage range for fentanyl administration?
• What is the trade name of ondansetron?
• What is the trade name for diphenhydramine?
• Which drug should not be administered with Xopenex?
• Fentanyl and morphine share which drug class?
• What is the IV/IO infusion rate for potassium when monitoring during transport?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to nitroglycerin administration?
• Which of the following is a potential cardiac side effect of promethazine?
• What is the generic name of the drug whose trade name is Solu-Medrol?
• The effect of nitroglycerin on myocardial oxygen demand is best described as:
• Which of the following is a contraindication to activated charcoal administration?
• What is the danger if the patient cannot receive D50, oral glucose, or eat high sugar/carb foods after receiving glucagon?
• Contraindications for ipratropium
• Which scenario is a relative contraindication for activated charcoal administration?
• A child weighing 20 kg should receive activated charcoal at what total dose?
• What class best describes dexamethasone?
• Promethazine belongs to which drug class?
• Xopenex is classified as which type of drug?
• What is the standard adult dose range for promethazine when given by oral, intramuscular, intravenous, or intraosseous routes?
• The pediatric dose of morphine is delivered via which route?
• Albuterol acts on which receptor to produce bronchodilation?
• What is the standard dosage of activated charcoal?
• Which statement best describes lidocaine usage in this context?
• Which of the following describes the route for ipratropium administration in this material?
• Which option is not listed as a side effect of narcotics in the material?
• In pediatric fentanyl dosing, which statement is true about children under 15 kg?
• What is the trade name for hydromorphone?
• What is the IM dosage range of glucagon for adults?
• For pediatric patients under 70 kg, what is the hydroxocobalamin dose?
• Which of the following is a side effect of narcotic analgesics?
• Which of the following is NOT an indication for administering albuterol?
• Adult dosage of Atrovent
• Pediatric dosage for Solu-Medrol is what?
• Indications for lidocaine
• Morphine belongs to which drug class?
• Which fentanyl administration route is NOT used in children aged 2-12 years?
• Patients taking promethazine should contact MCEP before giving almost any drug if they are also taking which class of drugs?
• For pediatric dosing, Zofran is given at 0.1 mg/kg by IV/IM/IO up to a maximum of how many mg?
• Which of the following is a possible side effect of albuterol?
• Tylenol dosing information is indicated for fever in which population?
• Which of the following is an indication for Solu-Medrol administration?
• Which statement best describes the indications for fentanyl (Sublimaze)?
• What is the pediatric weight-based dosage for glucagon?
• Promethazine is contraindicated in which patient scenario related to lactation?
• Indications for glucagon administration include which of the following?
• Adverse effects associated with Solu-Medrol include which of the following?
• What is the pediatric dose of diphenhydramine for SIVP or deep IM administration?
• How many mg are in 5 mL of Tylenol liquid (32 mg/mL)?
• What is acetylsalicylic acid?
• Levalbuterol is best described as which pharmacologic class?
• What is the adult lidocaine dose range listed in the material?
• What class of drug is atropine?
• What is the trade name for hydroxocobalamin used as a cyanide antidote?
• Which patient group is the pediatric dosage of levalbuterol inhalation intended for?
• Which option correctly describes a nitro-induced reflex tachycardia?
• What is the pediatric lidocaine dose in mg per kg as per the material?
• Which patient scenario is contraindicated for promethazine administration?
• What is the pediatric dosing range for Tylenol?
• Which of the following is an indication for prednisone?
• Antiemetic action by blocking serotonin at 5-HT3 receptors involves which mechanism?
• Which of the following is NOT an indicated use for diphenhydramine?
• In the atropine dosing guidelines, which statement is correct regarding routes?
• What is the maximum pediatric dose of albuterol by inhalation?
• Which of the following is a contraindication for D50 administration?
• Which best describes the class of Solu-Medrol?
• Which of the following is an indication to administer Tylenol in pediatrics with long transport time?
• Which statement best describes corticosteroids as described here?
• Which statement about morphine drug interactions is accurate?
• What is the pharmacologic class of hydroxocobalamin?
• Which of the following best describes the class of aspirin?
• What is the IV push dosage for Dilaudid in adults?
• Adverse effects associated with Solu-Medrol include which of the following?
• Which condition is an indication for epinephrine administration in emergency care?
• Which of the following is a contraindication to administering Tylenol?
• What route of administration is described for levalbuterol dosage?
• Is intranasal administration of fentanyl an approved route?
• Atropine is indicated for which condition?
• What administration route is used for the Dilaudid dosage example?
• Which route is listed for adult Narcan administration in addition to IV, IO, and IM?
• What is the adult dosage of atropine given intravenously until symptoms abate?
• Darvon, Talwin, Lomotil are all what?
• Which route is used for hydroxocobalamin dosing?
• What is the adult dosage for Xopenex when inhaled?
• Activated charcoal is classified as which type of agent?
• What is the brand name typically used for fentanyl?
• What is the pediatric dose of albuterol by inhalation?
• Which statement describes a known drug interaction with albuterol?
• What is the initial adult Narcan dose given via IV, IO, or IM?
• Which is a contraindication for albuterol use?
• Albuterol’s beta-2 agonism causes what effect on the airways?
• When administering epinephrine to older patients, what age threshold is cited for special caution?
• What should you expect after Narcan administration to a narcotics overdose patient?
• What is the trade name for methylprednisolone?
• What is the pediatric epinephrine dose for severe reactions?
• Common side effects from albuterol and atrovent
• What is the maximum pediatric Narcan dose?
• What is the recommended aspirin dose for adults during myocardial infarction?
• What is the maximum pediatric dose for diphenhydramine?
• Side effects are:
• What is a contraindication for corticosteroids as listed?