PMED midterm test questions & answers 2024/2025
Which adrenergic, when stimulated, inhibits norepinephrine release? - ANSWERSAlpha-2
Which of the following is NOT always considered a mandatory action after administering a medication via the enteral or parenteral route? - ANSWERSContacting o...
Which adrenergic, when stimulated, inhibits norepinephrine release? - ANSWERSAlpha-2
Which of the following is NOT always considered a mandatory action after administering a medication
via the enteral or parenteral route? - ANSWERSContacting online medical control
Which of the following occurs during phase 1 of the cardiac cellular action potential - ANSWERSSodium
influx decreases while potassium slowly exits the cell
A 130-lb patient weighs _______ kg. - ANSWERS59
Which of the following statements regarding isotonic solutions is correct? - ANSWERSIsotonic solutions
have almost the same osmolarity as bodily fluids.
Assuming no ongoing blood loss, one unit of packed red blood cells will increase the hematocrit by -
ANSWERS3%
Which of the following statements regarding plasma-protein binding is correct? - ANSWERSPlasma
protein binding releases medication as circulating levels of a particular medication begin to fall, leading
to a longer duration of action.
The primary physiologic effect of dobutamine is: - ANSWERSincreased inotropy
When administering sublingual nitroglycerin to a patient, you should do all of the following, EXCEPT: -
ANSWERSinstruct the patient to chew and swallow the tablet.
What phases of the cardiac cellular action potential comprise the absolute refractory period? -
ANSWERS0 through 3
, In contrast to epinephrine, norepinephrine: - ANSWERSprimarily stimulates alpha receptors.
What class of medication is ketorolac (Toradol)? - ANSWERSNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory
After attaching the prepared IV line to the hub of the IV catheter and removing the constricting band,
you should: - ANSWERSopen the IV line and observe for swelling or infiltration
Toxic effects from beta-blockers include all of the following, EXCEPT: - ANSWERStachycardia
All of the following medications possess antiemetic properties, EXCEPT - ANSWERSfamotidine
When is aspirin indicated for the treatment of a stroke? - ANSWERSOnly after an intracranial
hemorrhage has been ruled out
What type of medication is used to decrease gastric acid secretion? - ANSWERSHistamine-2 receptor
antagonist
1 cc is equal to _____ mL - ANSWERS1
Although medications that are used for maintenance infusions are commonly premixed and
prepackaged, you must still: - ANSWERSbe aware of the concentration of the drug in the premixed
solution.
In which of the following situations would the paramedic most likely administer a drug via the rectal
route? - ANSWERSSeizure termination
What is the mechanism of action of anticoagulant medications? - ANSWERSThey prevent new clot
formation and the growth of existing clots.
Colloid solutions: - ANSWERScontain proteins that are too large to pass out of the capillary membranes,
so the solutions remain in the vascular compartment.
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