SNHD AEMT DRUG PROTOCOLS EXAM WITH 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024, 141 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS, WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION.
ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID (ASPIRIN)
CLASS:
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
ACTION:
Platelet Inhibition
DOSE:
ADULT: 324mg PO (81mg tablets x4)
PED: Not recommended for use
ROUTE:
PO (chew and swallow)
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Allergy to Aspirin
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
None
RELATED PROTOCOLS:
Acute Coronary Syndrome
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
CLASS:
Adsorbent
ACTION:
Inhibits gastrointestinal absorption of toxic substances
DOSE:
ADULT: 50gm PO
PED: 1.0 gm/kg; min dose 10gm; max dose 50gm
ROUTE:
PO
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Altered mental status; ingestion of acids, alkalis, or petroleum distillates; inability to
swallow; previous administration of an emetic
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
,Nausea, vomiting
RELATED PROTOCOLS:
Overdose/Poisoning, Pediatric Overdose/Poisoning
ALBUTEROL
CLASS:
Sympathomimetic
ACTION:
Bronchodilator
DOSE:
ADULT: 2.5mg in 3.0ml SVN, repeat until
improvement
PED: 2.5mg in 3.0ml SVN, repeat until
improvement
ROUTE:
Inhalation by oxygen nebulization (O2 at 6-8 lpm)
DOSE:
Allergic Reaction (Anaphylaxis):
ADULT: 0.5mg IM; may repeat q 15 min up to
max 1.5mg
PED: 0.01 mg/kg IM; max single dose 0.5mg;
may repeat q 5 min up to max 1.5 mg
ROUTE:
IM/IV/ETT/SVN
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Underlying cardiovascular disease/angina, hypertension, pregnancy, pt. over 40 y/o,
hyperthyroidism
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Palpitation due to tachycardia or ectopic beats may produce arrhythmia if cardiac
disease present, elevation of blood pressure, headache, anxiousness
DOSE:
ADULT: 1.0mg IM for no IV access
PED: (AMS/SHOCK): 0.5mg IM (<20 kg); 1.0mg
IM (>20 kg) for no IV access;
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